Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
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Volvo, the Swedish automaker released a full set of photos and additional information on V60 Plug-in Hybrid than previous post, which will be launched in the market in 2012. Pegged as the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the eco-friendly V60 is the result of close co-operation between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall, and it promises to offer low fuel consumption and CO2 levels, combined with long range and high performance.
The V60 Plug-in Hybrid powered by five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbo diesel with 215 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 Nm that drives the front wheels, and a 70HP-strong electric motor that receives its juice from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and motivates the rear wheels. The car also features a six-speed automatic transmission.
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2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid offers the battery package can be recharged via a regular power socket (230V/6A, 10A or 16A), with the charging time depending on the level of the current. A full 10A charge takes 4.5 hours. The time is shortened to 3 hours with 16A, while a charge in a 6A socket takes 7.5 hours.
"The second-generation hybrid is the perfect choice for the uncompromising buyer who wants a superbly carbon dioxide-lean car packed with driving pleasure. To get drivers to think green, we have offered both, in one traditional genuine sports wagon" said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.
Also offers option three different modes via a set of push buttons on the center console: Pure, Hybrid and Power. In Pure, the car runs only on its electric motor as much as possible, with the maximum driving range being up to 32 miles or 51 kilometers with zero emissions of carbon dioxide. There also an AWD button in the centre stack that activates electric four-wheel drive. In this case, the central control unit manages torque distribution to the diesel-driven front wheels and the electrically powered rear axle.
![[2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid photos]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUO9ZKDTK3M64GH-wU0-jh20URS1XdFznpUItuIXzruZSv2J209iXEX3_rH9f1Sk7nRpr-bqngKvj8P-stEIJv-1heMOQGDKYSFaOzuc-ecK_vzPnfa4mrG7jtARuokl58GXKw4lZPBYT/s1600/2012-volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-side-view.jpg)
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In Hybrid mode, which is the default setting whenever the car is started, makes use of both the diesel engine and electric motor. In this mode, V60 Plug-in Hybrid returns a fuel economy of up to 125 mpg US (equal to 150 mpg UK and 1.9 lt/100km) with CO2 emissions of just 49 g/km, and a total driving range of up to 746 miles or 1,200 kilometers.
While Power mode, the system is optimized to give the car the best possible performance, with the diesel engine and electric motor producing a combined power output of 215 + 70 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 + 200 Nm. According to Volvo, the station wagon model completes the 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in just 6.9 seconds.
![[2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7P0NfU3wuXwmoPVv_60WyizCJ3Lwjj2r2FD6cpNWWkfmoYX12LwgBp7N96lyAzRl8dT2zWmIW3lEPUvx1nqZc0wyDmPXf17PpbLMCya893KPlBGZAftSQPuu9Jr7ZTGxVNEVni8MywNlL/s1600/2012-volvo-v60-plug-in-hybrid-cockpit-view.jpg)
There are some subtle styling differences over the standard V60 such as the modified instrument panel that offers information about diesel and electricity consumption, battery charge level and remaining range, the restyled bumpers and the lightweight alloy wheels wrapped around in low rolling resistance Pirelli tires.
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