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Volvo P1800 : a Hypothesis for the XXI Century
Author: Taryn M. Michaels
The new Volvo design director has made these drawings for a new Volvo P1800 hypothetical that become a reality, it is a remake of already knew in the 60s of last century and could be a preview of the style Volvo in the coming years.
The original P 1800 has been a very popular model at the time and especially appreciate classic cars will recognize that this model of Volvo has been one of the vehicles that is liked by most people at that time. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Autos, Christopher Benjamin, Classic car, Design, Frankfurt Motorshow, Makes and Models, Volvo, Volvo P1800 | 
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Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
Author: Arch Jhonson
The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the hybrid version of the V60, body variant of the S60 family. Take a D5 diesel engine 215 hp and an electric motor of 70 hp. It feeds on the energy stored in a lithium ion battery can be recharged by plugging it into the mains. Reach the market in 2012.
Can travel up to 50 km in electric mode. Has a consumption of 1.9 l/100 km in conditions of approval. It is a very low figure, largely because of the approval process is done with the diesel engine off.
A Toyota Prius PHV spends 2.6 litres/100 km, but no diesel engine but also other gas-electric. This model will be available in 2013. The first hybrid to hit the market Diesel (2011) Peugeot 3008 will HYbrid4.
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid. 2012.El Model V60 Plug-in Hybrid is all-wheel drive and that each moves a shaft engines: diesel engine the front and rear electric. Take a gearbox six-speed automatic.