Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
This makes it possible for the buses to run on electric power for most of the route. The plug-in hybrid consumes less than 11 litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres [21 mpg US ]. Although there are many long, steep gradients on the routes, the plug-in hybrid buses can run on electric power for about 85% percent of the time.
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