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Volvo to deliver plug-in hybrid buses w/ fast overhead recharging to Hamburger Hochbahn as part of development partnership

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The goal is clear: from 2020 we will only order buses with pollutant-free drives. The new buses are diesel-electric hybrid buses that can travel up to 10 km using only electricity. Charging stations at the respective termini of the routes provide for the necessary recharging. sbaar pantograph for ultra-fast recharging.

Volvo 210
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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. Recharging takes approximately 6 minutes at end stations. Diesel engine. The diesel engine and electric motor then propel the vehicle together. Electric motor/generator (I-SAM).

Volvo 268