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Volvo Concept Universe (2011)[Reviews]

At the Shanghai Motor Show 2011, Volvo Car Corporation displayed a masterpiece of Scandinavian design car buyers to your liking.

Volvo Concept universe is a large luxury sedan with a new human-centered design, language that honors the beautiful lines of classic Volvo models.

"The concept of the universe, Volvo offers the world a taste of what people can expect from our next high-level sedan," said Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo Car Corporation's long-term strategy has been successful, truly global company, whose products have been designed around the needs of our customers' and lifestyle.

Scandinavian design is about understanding and caring people. Volvo Car Corporation aims to be the brand that best interprets what car buyers want to contemporary luxury.

The concept of Volvo universe was designed for an unconscious desire and a sense of timeless beauty.

It moves toward the future of its coupe-like roof, and a modern, full-back, but also echoes the legacy of Volvo design cues borrowed from classic designs of the past.

"Like many luxury items, this design feels in their hands and durable enough to withstand the test of time," said Peter Horbury, vice president of design at Volvo Car Corporation. "We will compete with the best of our special brand of Scandinavian design. It is unmatched in performance and technology, but without superficiality or complications."

User-driven and pure

Within the concept of the universe has a Volvo, comfortable and cultivated, which is also driven by users and refreshingly uncomplicated. Is your controller forward and comfortably relaxed on the back.

The environment the pilot flying intuitive controls and a touchscreen that is close at hand when the driver came to her - all operated in a venue that is inspired by the ultra-comfortable chairs.

Rear seat passengers are embraced by pure comfort. Indoor mold in the back seat and becomes part of the seats environment.

A sense of dynamics and dark-colored front seat of the world vanishes without interruption until it becomes all light back seat paradise of tranquility. Volvo Concept Universe is full of classic shapes, materials and textures, with a special touch to create a modern and luxurious.

"Volvo Universe Concept is exceptionally refined, but with all assets simplistic, making the Volvo Champions of the complication. There is a growing understanding of this brilliant mix of design and technology between the modern luxury car buyers. This trend paves the way for our success. We believe that our particular brand of luxury has a great future, "said Peter Horbury ends.

"Our goal is to be the brand that understands better what buyers want modern luxury car. We are anxious to hear what the most demanding customers in view of China, this luxurious concept. Later, we show design in Europe and the United States to bring the whole world that we are all models of cars, "said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo announces three range extended EV concepts

Volvo Car Corporation develops Range Extenders for electric cars - adding 1,000 km extra range

Volvo Car Corporation is now taking the next step in the company's electrification strategy by producing test cars with Range Extenders - electric cars that are fitted with a combustion engine to increase their effective range.

The projects, supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, encompass three potential technology combinations. Tests of the various concepts will get under way in the first quarter of 2012.

"This is an exciting expansion of our increasing focus on electrification. Battery cost and size mean that all-electric cars still have a relatively limited operating range. With the Range Extender, the electric car has its effective range increased by a thousand kilometres - yet with carbon dioxide emissions below or way below 50 g/km," says Derek Crabb, Vice President Powertrain Engineering at the Volvo Car Corporation.

The company's technological developments in this area currently encompass three different technology combinations, with three-cylinder petrol engines being installed to complement electric drive to the front wheels. All the variants feature brake energy regeneration. The engines can run on both petrol and ethanol (E85).
Two of the solutions are based on the Volvo C30 Electric. In both cases, the standard battery pack has been somewhat reduced in size to make room for the combustion engine and its fuel tank.

Technical concept I: Volvo C30 with series-connected Range Extender

This is based on a C30 Electric with a three-cylinder combustion engine producing 60 horsepower (45 kW) installed under the rear load compartment floor. The car also has a 40 litre fuel tank.
The combustion engine is connected to a 40 kW generator. The power it generates is used primarily to drive the car's 111 horsepower (82 kW) electric motor, but the driver can also choose to let the generator charge the battery, thus increasing the car's operating range on electricity. The Range Extender increases the electric car's range by up to 1,000 km - on top of the 110 km range provided by the car's battery pack.

Technical concept II: Volvo C30 with parallel-connected Range Extender

Here the car gets a more powerful three-cylinder combustion engine at the rear and a 40 litre fuel tank. The difference between this and the first solution is the parallel connection, whereby the turbocharged 190 horsepower engine primarily drives the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. This gives a better fuel efficiency rating when driving with the combustion engine cruising on the highway. Via a 40kW generator the battery can also be charged to give the car increased range on electricity alone.
Here too the electric motor is a 111 hp (82 kW) unit. The two power sources give the car more than 300 hp in total, and acceleration from 0-100 km/h of less than six seconds.
The Range Extender increases the electric car's range by more than 1,000 km - in addition to the range of up to 75 km provided by the car's battery pack.

Technical concept III: Volvo V60 with parallel-connected Range Extender

This is a solution whereby the entire drive package is installed under the bonnet at the front. The 111 hp (80 kW) electric motor is supplemented with a three-cylinder petrol turbo engine producing 190 hp (140 kW), a two-stage automatic transmission and a 40 kW generator. Power from the combustion engine drives the front wheels via the gearbox and recharges the battery pack whenever needed.

Up to 50 km/h, the car is always powered solely by electricity. The combustion engine is activated at higher speeds. What is more, it charges the battery pack when its charge drops below a predetermined level.

The battery pack is located under the rear load floor and it gives the driver a range of 50 km on electricity alone. The car also has a 45 litre tank for petrol or E85.
With this technology, the Range Extender increases the car's total range by more than 1,000 kilometres.

CO2-lean driving pleasure and comfort

The series-hybrid Range Extender in the C30 is part of an EU project in which the Volvo Car Corporation is the only car manufacturer among eight partners. The company's two parallel-hybrid Range Extender solutions are being developed with a grant of SEK 10.8 million (EUR 1.2 million) from the Swedish Energy Agency.

"These three projects allow us to evaluate the Range Extender's various possibilities. As with the C30 Electric and V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the goal is to make the cars exceptionally CO2-lean without compromising on customer requirements such as comfort, driving pleasure and practicality," explains Derek Crabb.

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volvo c30

C30 was introduced with standard features, but more, including a standard Bluetooth interface for hands-free phone, gearshift buttons with aluminum inlay, leather parking brake cover, trip computer and cruise control.Volvo C30 has two models, the C30 T5 and the T5 R-Design is powered by a 2.5-liter
turbocharged 5-cylinder that produces 227 horsepower. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard while a 5-speed “Geartronic” is automatic with “Auto-stick” function optional. At the front of the Volvo C30 model has been redesigned as a whole, including body panels such as front wings. Chassis, with MacPherson front suspension is optimized to provide exceptional control and precise response to driver input. Although the changes were most numerous in the front, the back also offers a new concept and detailed. Chassis rear suspension uses multilink axle.

To the interior of the Volvo C30 offers a wide selection of new interior. Among others, there is now a combination of colors as Espresso / Music, comprised of the top and dark brown color, fresh blonde on the lower side door. Interior is using the concept of dynamic and elegant with leather seats black and white color combination. There is also a new multimedia system package includes Sirius satellite radio and Dynaudio Premium Sound System with Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound, 10 Dynaudio speakers and 650 watts. In addition there is also a Volvo HDD navigation system with real-time traffic, remote control and care maps, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS makes it easy), a power glass moonroof, leather seating surfaces for T5 and various metallic paint color.

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Volvo S60 Performance project

Just yesterday we read the strong possibility of C30 PCP polestar production.
And now the Volvo teams up with Polestar and Heico for S60 performance project.

This is unique model based on the T6 R-Design and features a Integrated sports exhaust system and 19" Inch 7-Spokes Heico alloy-wheels with a Pirelli tires.
Under the bonnet, Polestar installed a new revised ECU system.
The S60 is boosted with a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine with an output power of 325HP horsepower and a 480Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque.

The Volvo Australia say if there's enough demand then, it could offer the Sportier sedan through its own dealership network.

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Volvo S60 Performance project Engine

Volvo S60 Performance project Exhaust

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VOLVO S60 PERFORMANCE PROJECT COLLABORATION

VOLVO S60

After announcing a willingness to create a sports division , Volvo S60 officially Performance Project, developed in collaboration with Polestar and Heico : developed on specific Australian division of the Swedish, the car is based on S60 T6 R Design .

Polestar has taken steps to revisit the electronic engine: the car now develops 325 hp instead of 300 and delivers 480 Nm of torque well (+40). Heico has been rather busy to provide the means of beautifully burnished alloy wheels 19 and a completely new exhaust to bring out the tone of the engine.

Like the R Design from which even the S60 Performance Project presents new sports suspension that lowers the entire car body by 15 mm, with stiffer springs, 15% with 20% of the bushes harder than the S60 with dynamic suspension. A Design of origin also internal reasons. The car could go into production soon: a small number will be made only after assessing the customer demand. It is unclear whether any will be sold in other markets.

Volvo to launch C30 PCP [with new performance line]

Now the Volvo is planning in the performance division to launch a hot and powerful hatch model of the C30 and a Concept model has been already bulit to see the public interest towards this model. It is developed by Polestar, the team is responsible for the Volvo's entry in Swedish Turing Car Championship. The features of Concept model is a four-wheel drive system, and it is boosted with a five-cylinder turbo engine with an output power of 399Bhp.
Acceleration : 0 - 62mph [100 km/h] In just less than five-seconds.
The production model will be wearing a new PCP badge [Performance Concept Prototype]. If the project is approved then the production is limited to 500-units and it will be priced around £50,000.

Volvo C30 BEV (2011) [Reviews]

Volvo presented a prototype electric car ready in September 2009. Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), which is now exhibited at the Salon of 2010 North American International Auto in Detroit he took a new step in the development process. It is equipped with an interior that is both complete and full instrumentation, and battery conditioning improved.

"The first prototype has allowed us to identify the main technological challenges, such as packaging of the battery and safety issues. We solved these problems without compromising the Volvo C30 is cool and fun to drive personality. I am very pleased with the outcome. Electricity Volvo C30 BEV in Detroit is a much more complete product, "explains Lennart Stegland, director of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.

The next step in 2010 is a series of factory-built test cars. Selected users will run the test fleet for a trial period of two years to provide Volvo Cars with valuable experience. Not only technically but also in behavior.

The Swedish Energy Agency supports the project by contributing SEK 150 million towards its funding.

Valuable data on the field

A pure electric car has different characteristics compared to a car with a combustion engine. Now experts from Volvo will be able to study how users respond to these differences.

"Our data on the test fleet will be of great value for Volvo Cars of developing electric cars. It will also provide crucial information for planning of infrastructure and help define the services needed to make rechargeable cars can choose the most attractive in the future, "says Lennart Stegland.

New tools and graphics

E-C30, Volvo C30 looks like a normal, and offers exactly the same safety, comfort and capacity than other models. The most obvious difference inside the car are new tools in front of the driver. Monitor and the graphics are a little 'different from a traditional Volvo. A cool and easy to use screens of the instrument, in principle, only the speed and power consumption. But there are also a number of new symbols, such as the battery meter and other relevant information of this type of vehicle.

Driving experience is also a different class than a conventional car. Electric Volvo C30 BEV does not have the speed and the engine power is delivered smoothly, with full power available immediately. "Sailing along almost without sound is a very special experience. The power is there immediately. We need to spend a lot of time to evaluate the transmission system, which is both comfortable and safe for the driver to manage and use the same capacity battery optimally at different speeds ", says Lennart Stegland.

Adjust C30 - all the fun, but without the emissions

The electric motor uses about one fourth as much energy as the engine of fossil fuels. This great interest in the energy efficiency of electric vehicles increases in fuel prices and requirements for low CO2 emissions of more stringent.

Volvo C30 shown in Detroit powered by a lithium-ion battery, which can be downloaded via a standard household outlet, or along the road special charging stations. Charge the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is recharged with renewable electricity, CO2 emissions could be almost zero well-to-wheel perspective.

Top speed with a fully charged battery is about 130 km / h (81 mph). Acceleration from 0 to 60 km / h in under 11 seconds. Range of the car is 150 km (94 miles). This covers the needs of commuting more than 90 percent of all motorists in Europe.

Like all other Volvos

The electric motor is installed under the hood when the batteries (24 kWh) is mounted on the drive shaft tunnel and the space normally occupied by the fuel tank, and from outside the passenger compartment deformation zones.

"Moreover, they are well encapsulated and the structure around them has been strengthened. Electric vehicles are another interesting challenge in our commitment to building the safest cars in the world. An electric-powered Volvo should be as safe as any other new Volvo. These same standards also apply to the ownership, operation and protection in an accident, "says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor, Volvo Cars.

Market Outlook for Electricity

When it comes to the only power cars, there are several factors that determine their use in the future. "Consumers must feel that this type of car is attractive both to drive and own. That's why electric cars should be as comfortable and safe and offer the same kind of results that cars with alternative energy sources, "says Paul Gustavsson, director of the electrification strategy at Volvo Cars, we believe in this technology, and our field test to demonstrate that electric cars have a significant market potential. "However, by offering a car is not attractive enough. It is also necessary in the first place is a system of grants to do. Electric car battery technology is affordable to expensive car buyers, we hope that the authorities and the rest of the Volvo Cars will follow in our "Drive to Zero". - Volvo Cars journey to zero emissions "

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2013) [Reviews]

The 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars is unveiling the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid - almost ready for emissions of carbon dioxide production of the car less than 50 g / km. The plug-in hybrid, which will be launched in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo and the Swedish energy company Vattenfall.

"No one sector or organization can tackle the climate challenge alone. Our mission is to develop a carbon-lean car, but a sustainable future must be created with the whole society. This project shows how collaboration between experts in different sectors, we bring you closer to the transition from individual thin carbon products are time-smart lifestyle, "said Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO of Volvo Cars.

In January 2007, Volvo Cars and Vattenfall has launched an industry association, whose objective was to test and develop the technology for plug-in. The cross border initiative led to the creation of a jointly owned company - Association V2 plug-in hybrid vehicles

Half of all CO2 emissions, driving pleasure Full

Development work was jointly funded. Now the project is about to introduce the plug-in market first diesel hybrid. This is an attractive type of car that gives the user access to the best properties of both an electric car and a vehicle diesel fuel consumption and low CO2 levels, combined with a long range and high performance .

". An important aspect of the project was to keep Volvo V60 driving pleasure exceptionally high standard of safety and comfort luxury Simultaneously, the average CO2 emissions and fuel consumption will be reduced by half compared to what is available on the market TODAY "Today," said Stefan Jacoby, adding:

"We take a giant step closer to" Go Zero "vision, ie the search for zero emissions. In fact, the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid is run solely on electricity and recharged using renewable energy sources, we have already achieved this. "

Fuel costs less

When powered solely by electricity, the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid has a range of up to 50 km. The range of cars that operate a total of 1200 km. Emissions of carbon dioxide will be an average of 49 grams per km (European combined cycle) and fuel consumption of 1.9 liters per 100 km.

The cost of the battery means that the plug-in hybrid will be more expensive to buy a Volvo V60 with a conventional combustion engine. In addition, fuel costs will be one third compared to a conventional combustion engine. The operating cost of electricity in Sweden is estimated at about $ 2.50 for every 10 km. The exact price varies from one market to another.

The hybrid plug-in can be downloaded from the power of common household electricity while parked at home or somewhere else. The charging time is about five hours, if the car is loaded at home.

The electricity has many advantages

Electrification of the transport sector is an important step in combating climate change. Electricity is a very beneficial fuel:

An electric motor is almost four times more efficient than the normal combustion engine. This means that an electric car consumes less energy and therefore produce fewer emissions, despite being fed a mixture of sources, including electricity from fossil fuels.

European electricity production emissions. This means that even if all vehicles were electric, electricity production in itself does not produce carbon dioxide. This output is gradually lowered over time.

Electricity is an excellent source of energy. Not to be missed, and can be produced with virtually no CO2 emissions. For example, Vattenfall is working to reduce emissions to half of the company in 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050.

Emissions from exhaust million is transferred to a small number of plants that are easier to control and operate on the basis of the exchange of EU emissions, something that does not apply to transport today.

Electric cars use relatively little power and increased consumption will more than offset by the ambitious expansion plans for renewable energy throughout Europe. Wind power a simple example, produces enough renewable energy to power 3,000 electric vehicles. Vattenfall will offer buyers of plug-in hybrid is a contract, including electricity from renewable sources.

The rapid expansion of renewable electricity generation

Electricity production is growing rapidly. Wind energy is widely marketed and continues to grow, biofuel will replace fossil fuels on a broad front, wave energy is expected to enter commercial service within ten years, and new technologies to capture emissions of CO2 from coal power plants are currently under development.

Volvo, the work progresses, the Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid in parallel with the development of the Volvo C30 Electric, which runs entirely on electricity.

"These two types of cars are complementary. Plug-in hybrid vehicle driver is completely independent of the load points when driving long distances. The future of electric-car market, both with an all-electric cars and plug-in hybrids," said Stefan Jacoby.

The third stage of the electrification strategy of Volvo Cars is the empowerment of new-generation engine with hybrid technology.

Volvo S60 R-Design (2011) -Reviwes

Introducing the all-new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design - Designed with a true sports car feel and offers a chassis designed to ensure that the driving experience match the look of the car.

"The new S60 and V60 models are our most athletes ever. With R-Design, which is even clearer. They are the natural choice for real connoisseurs," says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President of Product Development at Volvo Cars.

Sports, athletic, sporty - to keep the superlatives in Volvo Cars audit took a holistic view of all-new Volvo S60 and V60 R-design, design and chassis are developed simultaneously in a unique and consistent.

"These vehicles are specially designed for buyers who want to put their own stamp on your car. And with the R-Design, which attract a younger target audience. It is expected that 10 percent of all S60 and V60 to customers to choose the R-Design option in markets where it is available. Our goal is to win more than one third of these customers competing brands, "says Magnus Jonsson.

Volvo chassis specialists have taken a step forward for more exciting driving experience. "R-Design chassis, we have refined the steering, agility and a strong general feeling even more dynamic than at the beginning of the new S60 and V60," says Stefan Sällqvist, head of Volvo's Vehicle Dynamics.

Introducing the new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design - designed with a sense of true sports car with a chassis designed to ensure that the driving experience is the look of the car.

"The new S60 and V60 models are our most athletes ever. With R-Design, which is even clearer. They are the natural choice for real connoisseurs," says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President of Product Development at Volvo Cars.

Athletic, sportier, more casual - to control the superlatives, Volvo Cars has had a holistic view of the new Volvo S60 and V60 R-Design, a design and the platform being developed in parallel in a single quote.

"These vehicles are specially designed for buyers who want to put their own stamp on your car. And with the R-Design, which attract a younger target audience. It is expected that 10 percent of all S60 and V60 to customers to choose the R-Design option in markets where it is available. Our goal is to win more than one third of these customers competing brands, "says Magnus Jonsson.

Experts from the chassis of Volvo Cars has taken the next step on the road driving experience more exciting. "Under the R-Design, we have strengthened the leadership, agility and overall more solid feel compared to the dynamics of the chassis of the new S60 and V60," says Stefan Sällqvist, director of the dynamics of vehicles Volvo Cars.

Wide range of engines, the new petrol and diesel

R-Design can be combined with a series of gasoline engines and diesel DRIVe version produces 115 horsepower and an economic version of the powerful 304 hp turbo. All engines are designed to meet the high expectations of driving pleasure, combined with competitive fuel consumption.

Volvo C30 Electric production begins deliveries start August 2011 [video]

Volvo has begun production of its C30 Electric, and initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies is expected to begin from August.

The car, which will be delivered to leasing customers throughout Europe including those in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway – is built on the regular assembly line in the Ghent factory and then transported to Goteborg for installation of the motor, batteries and other model specific electronics.

The C30 Electric has an operating range of up to 150 kilometres per full charge – charging can be done via a regular household power socket, with a full recharge taking about seven hours. The car has a 130 kph top speed and does the 0-100 kph sprint in 10.9 seconds.

Tests on a fleet of about 50 cars have been conducted since September 2010, mainly internally at the Volvo Car Corporation. In terms of production, about 250 cars will be built by end 2012, possibly more if market interest takes off, the company says.