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Volvo V60 goes hybrid

Volvo V60 goes hybrid

SYF77

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The 2011 Geneva Motor Show will host the world premiere of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, a near production-ready model that is said to return a very impressive 1.9 liter/100 km with CO2 emissions under 50 g/km.

 

Such green credentials are achieved by combining a diesel engine with an electric motor. The front wheels are driven by a 2.4-liter 5-cylinder turbo diesel powerplant capable of 215HP and 440 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. At the back, there's a 70HP electric motor that powers the rear wheels together with a 12kWh lithium-ion battery pack. In all-electric driving mode, the V60 Plug-in Hybrid has a driving range of up to 52km.

 

 


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Jetabout777

I believe this hybrid engine setup is by far the best you can find on the market. The combination of the diesel engine with a battery pack plus plug-in option is the ultimate. Coupled with good looks of the V60, this is a winner.

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Soran

Which will of course get utterly screwed by LTA's "Special Tax" on diesel car....xD

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