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Volvo reveals fuel saving methods

As it bids for further reductions of both CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, Volvo has announced that its S60, V60, V70 and S80 models with 1.6litre diesel engines will be available with the six-speed 6DCT450 powershift transmission. With the inclusion of start-stop technology, the Volvo S60 diesel achieves CO2 emissions of just 114g/km; with fuel [...]

Vehicle platooning project completes first demonstrations

A road train project to explore the energy-saving potential of vehicle platooning has successfully completed the first test demonstrations of the technique. The SATRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project run by Ricardo, Volvo and the SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden among other industry partners has now tested a fleet including a lead [...]

Volvo seeks partner for small car development

Volvo cars is seeking a partner for the development of small cars according to the City Am this morning. The Swedish car maker, with ambitions to make cuts in emissions across its range, could find that smaller cars are key to both environmental and growth targets. The firm’s current smallest model , the C30 is [...]

Volvo targets hybrid cars for US market

In an effort to expand its position in the US market, Volvo has announced that it will focus on a new downsized four-cylinder engine platform and hybrid cars. Speaking in an interview at the North American International Auto Show, John Maloney, the President of Volvo Cars US, highlighted the new Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept [...]

Volvo to reveal new XC60 plug-in hybrid concept

Volvo’s XC60 will be the next in the car maker’s line-up to make use of its plug-in hybrid technology. The new concept XC60 Plug-in Hybrid will appear at next week’s Detroit Motor Show, as the Swedish brand plans to expand its use of the low emission technology which will debut on the V60 Plug-in Hybrid [...]

Volvo reveals pricing for V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo has revealed the pricing and production details of its long-awaited V60 Plug-in hybrid model-its very first hybrid model. The Swedish brand’s rechargeable diesel hybrid will cost between £45,000 and £50,000, minus the Government plug-in car grant, when it goes on sale next early next year. Only 150 for the UK The first cars won’t [...]

Volvo makes diesel automatics as clean as manual models

Volvo has made improvements to its automatic transmissions on its low emission DRIVe models which means that clutch-less cars now achieve the same low emission levels and strong fuel economy as manual models. The Swedish car maker, which prides itself on being among the leading manufacturers in Europe in tackling carbon emissions, announces two new [...]

Sweden welcomes LNG refuelling station

One of the most fashionable capital cities in Europe – Stockholm – welcomed its first refuelling station for liquefied methane gas, LNG/LBG earlier this week. The filling station is part of a BiMe Trucks project that sees Volvo Trucks team up with AGA, with the latter supplying the liquefied gas. Its overall aim is to [...]

Volvo takes electric cars to China

Swedish car brand Volvo will team up with Shanghai International Automobile City Group to bring two Volvo C30 Electric cars to the region. The vehicles will be positioned in Jiading, outside Shanghai, with the aim being to get a better understanding of how drivers use the vehicles, as well as their expectations. Shanghai was selected [...]

Volvo boosts electric car power

Swedish carmaker Volvo has shown a firm commitment to its electric cars by ordering more than 250 electric drivetrain systems to power the C30 Electric from BRUSA Elektronik. The BRUSA 111hp electric motor delivers torque of 220Nm and can accelerate from 0-31mph in four seconds; and to 62mph in less than 11 seconds. It helps [...]