Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2014

ABB and Volvo Buses are partnering to co-develop and to commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid bus, which reduces fuel consumption by 75% compared to conventional diesel buses, will debut at the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany, in September.

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Volvo Hybrid Charging Re-Charge 281

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The pantograph for rapid charging can be seen on the roof. Field tests being conducted in Gothenburg show that Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and total energy consumption (diesel plus electricity) by 61% compared to a comparable Euro 5 diesel bus. Volvo Bus’ plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Volvo Plug MPG 362

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. The bus is rapid-charged at select bus stops via a pantograph. Diesel engine.

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Volvo Plug-in Hybrid Plug 268