Volvo Working on a Diesel Hybrid C30

Alx · 02-02-2007, 08:57 AM

According to Germany's Autobild, Volvo's working up a diesel hybrid version of its new C30 hatch, which the company will show off at Michelin's annual alternative energy fest, Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai later in 2007. It'll be a series hybrid, where the engine turns a generator that can either charge the batteries or power an electric motor that drives the transmission. But the internal combustion engine in this case will be a diesel, and the system may have plug-in capability. No word on whether the car will be a concept, or for series production, but company reps say Volvo is serious about bringing the car to market. But are they serious serious? – Mike Spinelli
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AudiRS6 · 02-02-2007, 09:04 AM

Volvo is moving forward! Good that they're thinking about hybrids.

BTW: In the report there was a picture... Love C30 with that colour.

Alx · 02-02-2007, 09:14 AM

Thanks man, good pic, and good color...

Reminds me a bit of the Dodge Caliber R/T..

audi_rudy · 02-02-2007, 11:35 AM

when is this car going to be going on sale in the US, or is it already? Because i would look to get one in a few years used once i have my liscence.
Glad they making a hybrid technoligy in this car though

Imhotep Evil · 02-02-2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audi_rudy

when is this car going to be going on sale in the US, or is it already? Because i would look to get one in a few years used once i have my liscence.
Glad they making a hybrid technoligy in this car though

Audi are the only one selling in this segment so don't know if they'll export it to the USA.

AudiRS6 · 02-02-2007, 12:11 PM

Hopefully they will introduce it sometime under 2008 on the US market.

Don't know why they are waiting so long.

/Audi

audi_rudy · 02-02-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imhotep Evil

Audi are the only one selling in this segment so don't know if they'll export it to the USA.

Oh ok well i was just wondering because they have a page about it on the volvo usa site so i was wondering what was happening with it. i really think that it would sell well if they did bring here.

02-02-2007, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Volvo Working on a Diesel Hybrid C30 According to Germany's Autobild, Volvo's working up a diesel hybrid version of its new C30 hatch, which the company will show off at Michelin's annual alternative energy fest, Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai later in 2007. It'll be a series hybrid, where the engine turns a generator that can either charge the batteries or power an electric motor that drives the transmission. But the internal combustion engine in this case will be a diesel, and the system may have plug-in capability. No word on whether the car will be a concept, or for series production, but company reps say Volvo is serious about bringing the car to market. But are they serious serious? – Mike Spinelli - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER [egmCarTech]

02-02-2007, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
AudiRS6 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 48 Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Volvo Working on a Diesel Hybrid C30 Volvo is moving forward! Good that they're thinking about hybrids. BTW: In the report there was a picture... Love C30 with that colour.

02-02-2007, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Volvo Working on a Diesel Hybrid C30 Thanks man, good pic, and good color... Reminds me a bit of the Dodge Caliber R/T..

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audi_rudy Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rhode island, USA Posts: 1,559 Thanks: 108 Thanked 97 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Volvo Working on a Diesel Hybrid C30 when is this car going to be going on sale in the US, or is it already? Because i would look to get one in a few years used once i have my liscence. Glad they making a hybrid technoligy in this car though

02-02-2007, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
AudiRS6 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 48 Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Volvo Working on a Diesel Hybrid C30 Hopefully they will introduce it sometime under 2008 on the US market. Don't know why they are waiting so long. /Audi

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