The Swedish company Volvo, owned by Chinese multinational Geely, announced what will be one of the great innovations that present during the celebration of 81 Geneva International Motorshow (International Motor Show Geneva) to be held in the Swiss city of 3 to March 13.
Volvo will launch in the coming years a range of plug-in hybrid vehicles with an innovative technology that was developed in collaboration with the Swedish energy company Vattenfall also.
The first of these will have its official unveiling in Geneva and is the V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the hybrid version of the V60, a vehicle with a mechanism that allows them to consume only 1.9 liters per 100 km, with emissions below 50 grams per kilometer and so-called green cars.
The electric motor gives the vehicle a range of exclusive travel 50 kilometers while the other hand, that of diesel, a 2.4-liter engine, five-cylinder turbodiesel in-line of 2,400 cubic centimeters with a maximum power of 215 hp, runs on a front axle.
In addition, the rear axle incorporates the ERAD system or what is, electric drive on the rear axle. The electric motor powers the rear wheels powered by a lithium ion battery of 12 kWh with a capacity of 70 horses, while the transmission is a six-speed automatic.
In the words of CEO of Volvo, the V60 is the perfect choice for those who want a less polluting car without sacrificing driving pleasure. ” Your marketing will not come until 2012 and meanwhile we are waiting for details to be made public at the Geneva show and for sure that the firm has kept a surprise.
