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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus.

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AVL Concept Turbohybrid Mild Hybrid System Approaches Full Hybrid Fuel Savings at Lower Cost; Improved Driveability

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In addition, it plans to evaluate electric driving after changing the electrical storage module to a Li-ion battery pack. The initial powertrain consisted of the 1.6-liter AVL is continuing to benchmark the initial Turbohybrid system. AVL is continuing to benchmark the initial Turbohybrid system.

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