With the Volvo C30, Volvo is one step closer to building electric vehicles. Volvo gets a test fleet of 50 C30 is the way to 2011. Volvo C30 will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show 2010 will be a range of 150 km on one full charge and takes less than 8 hours on the battery with a standard wall outlet. With a 82kW engine 111BHP, C30 accelerates 0-100 km / h in 10.5 seconds.
Electric C30
Volvo Cars takes next step in the development of cars powered by electricity and the construction of the electrical test fleet
Volvo introduces a new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km at the Detroit Motor Show
Volvo Cars is building a test fleet of 50 electric Volvo C30s will be used in real life sales in 2011
Volvo introduces new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010. C30 on display will be a step forward in the development of electric drive clear prototype was launched in September 2009. New Electric C30 battery has a full interior and full gear, and a better battery. Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard.
"The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as batteries and safety. We have this problem solved without C30 personality. I am very happy with the result. C30 Electric in Detroit is much more complex product," says Lennart Steg Land CEO of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.
The next step in the development was built several test vehicles. Selected users test fleet of more than two years after the process started in 2011 for the Volvo valuable experience - not just technically but also behavior. Swedish Energy Agency supports the project contributes to SEK 150 million in financing.
Valuable field data
A purely electric car has different characteristics than the car with a combustion engine and test the Volvo fleet professionals to examine how these differences to treat.
"Our data test fleet will be valuable in the development of Volvo cars with electric drive. It will also basic information about planning the infrastructure to provide and assist in determining what services are needed the car to fill most of the opportunities In the future, "says Lennart Steg country.
New tools and images
Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard. The most striking change in the car was new instruments - measurement and images are different from the conventional Volvo. User dashboard only shows speed and power. But it also integrates a number of new symbols, as an indicator of battery charging and other relevant information for this type of vehicle.
The experience of driving is different from conventional cars. Electric C30 has no gears, and power is delivered smoothly to full power immediately available.
"Sailing on almost silently, is a very special experience. The power is there right now. We spend hours checking the transmission system that is both comfortable and safe for motorists to operate optimally when using the battery at various speeds , "Steg said Lennart country.
Axis a standard C30 - but not emissions
The electric motor uses approximately one quarter as much energy as the engine runs on fossil fuels. Excellent energy efficiency shows that the interest in electric cars, fuel prices and the demand for low CO2 emissions increase are stricter.
C30 is shown in Detroit, has a lithium-ion batteries can be recharged through a standard electrical outlet, or special road stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is full of renewable energy, CO2 emissions were almost zero in the well-to-wheel perspective.
Top speed with a fully charged battery is about 81 miles per hour. Acceleration from 0 to 60 km / h takes less than 11 seconds. Auto series has 150 km. It covers daily transportation needs of more than 90 percent of all drivers in Europe.
As surely as all other Volvo cars
The electric motor is located under the hood, while the battery (24 kWh) is installed in the tunnel and into the space normally occupied by the tank, outside the passenger compartment and the deformation zone.
"What's more, they are well encapsulated and structures around them better. Electric cars are an interesting challenge in our efforts to a world of the safest cars built. Electric Volvo should be as safe as any other new Volvo cars. And the same standards apply ownership, management and protection in the event of an accident, "said Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor, Volvo Cars.
Market prospects for energy
As for electric cars, there are several factors that determine their attraction in the future.
"Consumers must feel that this type of car is attractive to drive and own. That's why electric cars should be comfortable and safe while the same performance as cars with other energy sources," says Paul Gustavsson, director of electrification Volvo's strategy .
He continues: "We believe this technology and our field of study aims to show that electric cars are a significant market potential, but it offers an attractive car is not enough you also have a system of incentives to start electric battery The car is more expensive ... the financial viability of the technology for car buyers hope that the government and the rest of society will follow in our Volvo Cars drive to zero. "- Volvo road to zero emissions"
Volvo Cars takes next step in the development of cars powered by electricity and the construction of the electrical test fleet
Volvo introduces a new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km at the Detroit Motor Show
Volvo Cars is building a test fleet of 50 electric Volvo C30s will be used in real life sales in 2011
Volvo introduces new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010. C30 on display will be a step forward in the development of electric drive clear prototype was launched in September 2009. New Electric C30 battery has a full interior and full gear, and a better battery. Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard.
"The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as batteries and safety. We have this problem solved without C30 personality. I am very happy with the result. C30 Electric in Detroit is much more complex product," says Lennart Steg Land CEO of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.
The next step in the development was built several test vehicles. Selected users test fleet of more than two years after the process started in 2011 for the Volvo valuable experience - not just technically but also behavior. Swedish Energy Agency supports the project contributes to SEK 150 million in financing.
Valuable field data
A purely electric car has different characteristics than the car with a combustion engine and test the Volvo fleet professionals to examine how these differences to treat.
"Our data test fleet will be valuable in the development of Volvo cars with electric drive. It will also basic information about planning the infrastructure to provide and assist in determining what services are needed the car to fill most of the opportunities In the future, "says Lennart Steg country.
New tools and images
Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard. The most striking change in the car was new instruments - measurement and images are different from the conventional Volvo. User dashboard only shows speed and power. But it also integrates a number of new symbols, as an indicator of battery charging and other relevant information for this type of vehicle.
The experience of driving is different from conventional cars. Electric C30 has no gears, and power is delivered smoothly to full power immediately available.
"Sailing on almost silently, is a very special experience. The power is there right now. We spend hours checking the transmission system that is both comfortable and safe for motorists to operate optimally when using the battery at various speeds , "Steg said Lennart country.
If a standard C30 - but not emissions
The electric motor uses approximately one quarter as much energy as the engine runs on fossil fuels. Excellent energy efficiency shows that the interest in electric cars, fuel prices and the demand for low CO2 emissions increase are stricter.
C30 is shown in Detroit, has a lithium-ion batteries can be recharged through a standard electrical outlet, or special road stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is full of renewable energy, CO2 emissions were almost zero in the well-to-wheel perspective.
Top speed with a fully charged battery is about 81 miles per hour. Acceleration from 0 to 60 km / h takes less than 11 seconds. Auto series has 150 km. It covers daily transportation needs of more than 90 percent of all drivers in Europe.
As surely as all other Volvo cars
The electric motor is located under the hood, while the battery (24 kWh) is installed in the tunnel and into the space normally occupied by the tank, outside the passenger compartment and the deformation zone.
"What's more, they are well encapsulated and structures around them better. Electric cars are an interesting challenge in our efforts to a world of the safest cars built. Electric Volvo should be as safe as any other new Volvo cars. And the same standards apply ownership, management and protection in the event of an accident, "said Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor, Volvo Cars.
Market prospects for energy
As for electric cars, there are several factors that determine their attraction in the future.
"Consumers must feel that this type of car is attractive to drive and own. That's why electric cars should be comfortable and safe while the same performance as cars with other energy sources," says Paul Gustavsson, director of electrification Volvo's strategy .
He continues: "We believe this technology and our field of study aims to show that electric cars are a significant market potential, but it offers an attractive car is not enough you also have a system of incentives to start electric battery The car is more expensive ... financial viability of the technology to car buyers hope that the government and the rest of society will follow in our Volvo Cars drive to zero. "- Volvo road to zero emissions"
