Volvo Car USA has announced that a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the U.S. in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improv…
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Volvo extends electric range of their PHEV lineup
Volvo has upgraded the plug-in hybrid powertrains of the large SPA platform. In the Recharge models of the 60 and 90 series, not only is the electric range expected to increase to up to 90 kilometres, but the system performance has also been increased somewhat. The core of the revision is a new battery. In […]
Volvo completes electrification of XC60 range with plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains
Volvo’s award-winning XC60 mid-size SUV is now available with a full range of electrified powertrains. The former World Car of the Year is offered purely with hybrid power, from mild-hybrid petrols and diesels to petrol-electric plug-in hybrids. Extens…
“Fake electrics”: Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed, new research finds
New testing shows that plug-in hybrids emit considerably more CO2 than advertised, and problem could be even worse as drivers charge up before entering low emissions zones.
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New labels for Volvo XC60 suggest EV versions
Volvo has trademarked the XC60 B4 AWD and XC60 B5 AWD names, suggesting they are planning to issue two all-electric variants of the XC60 and an all-wheel drive. For the XC40, Volvo recently confirmed an EV version. The new XC60 trademarks all point to electric cars as they stand in line with Volvo’s current naming […]
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Volvo and Polestar launch performance boost for PHEV
Volvo is launching a new electrified performance offer called Polestar Engineered, specifically developed for its upcoming 60 Series plug-in hybrid cars. The package tweaks the wheels, brakes, suspension and engine control unit for higher performance and better fuel economy. Volvo’s performance arm and electrified label Polestar has applied its engineering power to boost the new […]
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