Plug-in hybrid

By Andrew Ganz Fuel-efficient diesel and plug-in hybrid variants are on the way for Volvo’s North American product lineup, according to Volvo Cars of North America CEO Doug Speck. Ford might be trying to unload its less-than-profitable, but recently strong-selling, Volvo brand, but that’s not stop...

By Mike Millikin A V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator. The series-production PHEVs will feature “somewhat different” technology. Click to enlarge. V70 PHEV Demonstrators. In January 2007, Volvo Cars and energy supplier Vattenfall launched a joint project with the aim of testing and developing plug-in te...

By Mike(noreply@blogger.com) The all-electric range based on a full charge for the lithium-ion battery pack is 50 km. Volvo plug-in hybrid advantages: Electric power with CO2 levels close to zero Plug-in hybrids - market potential Plug-in hybrids the result of industrial cooperation

By Mike(noreply@blogger.com) The all-electric range based on a full charge for the lithium-ion battery pack is 50 km. The battery is conveniently recharged at home via a regular wall socket. Electricity as a fuel is far cheaper than petrol or diesel, which results in low operating costs. The battery will take about five h...

By Mike Millikin Ener1 is teaming with Volvo Cars to provide lithium-ion packs for the C30 Battery Electric Vehicle (earlier post). This follows on from the recently announced collaboration with Volvo on the plug-in hybrid V70 demonstration vehicles being tested in Europe this fall, which also featur...

By Mike Millikin Ener1 is teaming with Volvo Cars to provide lithium-ion packs for the C30 Battery Electric Vehicle (earlier post). This follows on from the recently announced collaboration with Volvo on the plug-in hybrid V70 demonstration vehicles being tested in Europe this fall, which also featur...

In making its announcement earlier this month that it will introduce a plug-in hybrid in Europe, Volvo joins other large automakers in plans for the alternative vehicles. Companies including Fisker, GM, and Toyota have said that they will begin selling ...

The 11.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack can be recharged within five hours using a standard household outlet. Volvo and Vattenfall will gather mileage, durability and overall performance information from these demonstrators before developing units for ...

In this way, it can refine the design of its plug-in hybrid and determine if the lithium ion battery—the most expensive component in a plug-in hybrid or electric car—can be made smaller. If so, then the vehicle can be made more efficient, ...

By Mike(noreply@blogger.com) The powertrain is a hybrid diesel-electric.  A 11.3 kWh (8 kWh to power the car), which is expected to power the vehicle for 30 miles, at which point the diesel engine would take over.  The battery can be recharged in five hours from a standard wall socket. GTDi technology

Volvo highlighted the environmental benefits of using electric-car technology, saying that “owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle will be convenient since you can fuel up at home and fuel costs are significantly lower.” Volvo's statement did not say how much ...

 UK For short urban driving the firm says it will develop a full electric car and is working hard to reduce the cost of batteries while improving their performance. This summer the firm will unveil three Volvo V70 plug-in hybrid prototypes that will ...

The plug-in hybrid car, developed in partnership with Nordic power utility Vattenfall, can run on battery power for up to 50 kilometers, Odell said. He said emissions would be below 50 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer, about half the emissions of ...