Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid concept will be performing at detroid
Volvo is not alone in developing hybrid technology of gasoline and diesel. After Japan pioneered the technology with only European brand of petrol, now move with derv know-how. Jaguar Land Rover is working on these two types of hybrids, such as the Peugeot Citroen for his Hybrid4.
Volvo XC60 stated that they have been certified for all-electric driving range of 28 miles. Hybrid mode, as the name suggests, essentially changing the plug-ins to the conventional hybrid cars. Engine 4-cylinder Volvo XC60 offers 280hp with 280 lb.-ft. of torque, while the electric motor puts out 70hp and an additional 148 lb-ft torque [...]. Interestingly, the car does not have a traditional Starter or alternator. On the other hand, comes with a Starter motor and integrated Generator (ISG) which is connected to the crankshaft between engine and transmission. Adding other ISG 45hp which can be used when acceleration and charge the battery during braking.
‘Technology in the XC60 Concept plug-in Hybrid is as ingenious as it is unique, '' said manufacturers Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby. "You can make progress completely green on the road without compromising any of the well-known luxury cars. No others have been successful in providing fuel economy and power at different levels of it in the car, the performance of which is capable of 350 horsepower is spacious with the in the press. "
The mode of Power switch on the player with the XC60 is serious, with the total resources available for car drivers. Volvo says the plug-in Hybrid Concept capable of accelerating from XC60 0-60 in just 5.8 while the second in Power mode. The car will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery can be recharged at 110V electrical outlets at approximately 7.5 hours. With power supply 220v process will take about 3.5 hours.
