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21.02.2011 15:03
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Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will be presented at the 2011 Geneva motor show. It is a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km. The car can be driven on diesel power alone, as a diesel-electric hybrid, or as an electric-only car - technology that no other manufacturer can currently offer. The plug-in hybrid, which will be launched on the market in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and energy supplier
In January 2007, Volvo Cars and Vattenfall launched an industrial partnership whose aim was to test and develop plug-in technology. One of the results of this cross-border initiative was the formation of a jointly owned company, V2 Plug-in-Hybrid Vehicle Partnership.
Both companies are jointly funding the development process. The project is now on the threshold of market introduction of the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid. It’s a highly attractive car platform that gives the user access to the very best properties of both an electric car and a diesel-powered car: very low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, along with a long operating range and high performance.
"In order to persuade true car enthusiasts to think green, you have to give them the opportunity to drive carbon dioxide-lean but without diluting the adrenaline kick that comes with genuine driving pleasure. This second-generation hybrid is the perfect choice for the uncompromising buyer who wants a car with superior green credentials and a thrilling drive," says Stefan Jacoby.
The "Pure" button makes the car run entirely on electricity, giving it a range of up to 50 kilometres. The "Hybrid" button allows for a high-efficiency drive with average carbon dioxide emissions of just 49 g/km. The "Power" option and makes the vehicle run entirely on diesel providing maximum horsepower and acceleration.
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