Will Volvo consider offering its V60 diesel plug-in Hybrid
in North America? Many sure hope so and that it will be showing up beginning today at the the New York International Auto Show will have some believing so.
in North America? Many sure hope so and that it will be showing up beginning today at the the New York International Auto Show will have some believing so.
This will be the American debut for the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid and Volvo hopes it will take center stage.
The plug-in hybrid is one of three remaining candidates for the prestigious 2013 World GreenCar of the Year award.
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The winning environmental car, which is selected by 66 top motoring journalists from 23 countries around the world, will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on March 28.
The Volvo Car Group press conference in the Jacob Javits Center at 10:30 a.m. on March 28 will also include the world premiere of Volvo’s latest R-Design models as well as the announcement of a new and exciting addition to the North American Volvo model line-up.
The V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid. It includes two complete drive trains and a battery. The driver can select the preferred driving mode via three buttons that give the car three entirely different temperaments: Pure, Hybrid or Power.
“The ingenious on-demand possibility makes the V60 Plug-in Hybrid superior to all otherhybrids on the market. Thanks to the Pure, Hybrid and Power modes, the car is the perfect choice for the uncompromising customer who wants to minimize his or her carbon dioxide emissions but maximize driving pleasure,” said Doug Speck, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group.
on the market. Thanks to the Pure, Hybrid and Power modes, the car is the perfect choice for the uncompromising customer who wants to minimize his or her carbon dioxide emissions but maximize driving pleasure,” said Doug Speck, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Customer Service at Volvo Car Group.
Today at the New York International Auto Show (first media day). (Photo by Jeff Cobb)
Per Volvo, pushing the Pure button gives the driver up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) on pure electric power.
In Hybrid mode, the carbon dioxide emissions are 48 g/ kilometers. This corresponds to fuel consumption of just 1.8 l/100 kilometers (NEDC certification driving cycle for hybrids), translating into 130 mpg.
, the carbon dioxide emissions are 48 g/ kilometers. This corresponds to fuel consumption of just 1.8 l/100 kilometers (NEDC certification driving cycle for hybrids), translating into 130 mpg.
The Power mode releases the combined capacity of the diesel engine and electric motor, creating a veritable driving machine with a total power output of 215+70 horsepower. The electric motor’s lightning-quick torque delivery contributes to the car’s acceleration from 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 6.1 seconds.
Source: GM-Volt.com
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