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Volvo working on a C30 hybrid

According to Mobile magazine, Volvo is working on a hybrid version of their soon to be released C30 coupe. Being Volvo, you can expect a few twists and turns in their hybrid application—and twist and turn it does... It seems Volvo has reached into the hybrid cookie jar and grabbed a handful of all the latest goodies, such as diesel and plug-in capability. Another neat trick is the gas engine never powers the wheels, but only powers the generator...
The car can reportedly go 45 miles on battery power only.

Full story here.

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1 Comment

estreka says:

10:59 AM, 02/ 2/07

45 miles is quite a ways. Those must be large batteries. I wonder whatt the gas mileage is.

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