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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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Volvo Bus’ plug-in hybrid. 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. —Johan Hellsing, Project Manager for the field test at Volvo Buses.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. mpg while getting as much as 40 miles when driving in the all-electric mode. Volvo includes two adaptor plugs for 15 amp and 20 amp charging.

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Volvo Trucks SuperTruck demonstrator improves freight efficiency by 88%, fuel efficiency by 70%

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Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88%—exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Supertruck I program. Earlier post.). for the D13.

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Volvo 1.6L Diesel S40 and V50 Break the 100 g/km Threshold

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The Volvo S40 or V50 are now available in models with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km, corresponding to fuel consumption of 3.8 L/100 km (62 mpg US). The Volvo C30 was already previously available in a 99 gram variant. The Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe are the first three models with the upgraded 1.6-liter

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Volvo Car Corporation Confirms Introduction of PHEV Diesel in 2012; C30 BEV Production in 2011

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Volvo Cars confirmed that it will introduce a series-produced plug-in hybrid diesel as early as 2012. Volvo had first suggested the 2012 date for a diesel PHEV in September 2009. Based on the NEDC cycle, CO 2 emissions from Volvo’s plug-in hybrid will average out at 49 grams per kilometer, with fuel consumption of 1.9

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Volvo Introduces 2.0L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection Engine with New Volvo-Developed Turbo System

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Volvo Car Corporation is introducing an all-new four-cylinder 2-liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine in the Volvo S80, V70 and XC60. With new Volvo-developed turbocharging technology, direct injection and twin variable camshafts, the new Euro-5 gasoline engine—the 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder GTDi engine.

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Volvo Introduces Two New 5-Cylinder Diesels; More Power, Less Fuel Consumption

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Volvo Cars is introducing two entirely new five-cylinder, 2.4-liter The high-performance D5-engine has already been introduced in the Volvo S80. The high-performance D5-engine has already been introduced in the Volvo S80. L/100km (38 mpg US); 164 g/km in the S80. L/100km (37 mpg US); 169 g/km in the V70.

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