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Volvo V60 diesel hybrid plug-in Posted by Dano in Texas [Email] (#1125) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Dano in Texas) on Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:26:32 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I'm not sold on hybrid or EV cars yet because of battery technology but if I had to purchase one I think I want one like this Volvo prototype that will go into limited production this fall. Front wheels are driven by a 5 cylinder, 215 HP diesel engine and the rear wheels by an electric motor and battery pack that is charged by plug-in, braking regeneration and the diesel engine. It can operate in pure electric mode, hybrid mode and power mode. The combination of the diesel and electric motors takes place "through the road" so it can operate in an all wheel drive type configuration. This vehicle is even capable of towing a trailer. Yes, it's a prototype, and yes, if it ever come to the US it may not be diesel powered and yes, the battery pack is probably the weak point, and yes, it will probably be expensive, but it seems to work. There are several videos on youtube of the V60. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhZa3mlOI3w&feature=endscreen
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