2011 Volvo C30 BEV Car News
Volvo to introduce an electric car prototype can be applied in September 2009. Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), which is currently displayed in the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit if the company another step in the development process. Having both a full interior and full instrumentation, and improve battery packs.
“The first prototype to help us identify the main technological challenges, as the battery and safety issues. We have discussed these challenges without compromising Volvo C30 cool and fun to drive personality. I am very pleased with the results. BEV electric Volvo C30 is a product of Detroit who more complete, “said Lennart Stegland, Director Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.
The next step in the year 2010 is a factory built car test series. Units selected users test fleet for a period of two years to provide valuable experience Volvo Cars. Not only technical, but also in behavior.
Swedish Energy Agency supports the project by contributing SEK 150 million for funding.
Valuable data field
A pure electric car has different characteristics compared to cars with internal combustion engines. Now, experts at Volvo have the opportunity to learn how users handle these differences.
Volvo C30 as usual – all the fun, but the emission
An electric motor uses about a quarter as much energy as the engine that runs on fossil fuels. This shows that energy efficiency is higher interest in electric cars would increase with rising fuel prices and demands low CO2 emissions more stringent.
Volvo C30 is shown in Detroit is powered by lithium-ion battery can be recharged through the second ordinary household or street takeover special charging stations. Charge the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is filled with renewable electricity, CO2 emissions could be almost zero at the point of view into the wheel well.
The maximum speed with a fully charged battery is around 130 km / h (81 mph). 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 11 seconds. Scope of the car to 150 km (94 miles). This includes transportation from the everyday needs of more than 90 percent of all drivers in Europe.
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Electric motor mounted under the hood, while the battery (24 kWh) must be installed in the tunnel and shaft in place usually occupied by fuel tanks outside the cabin and the regions outside the deformation.
“What’s more, packaged well and the structure around them has been strengthened. Electric cars are an interesting challenge in our dedication to building the world’s safest cars. An electric motor should be as safe as all Volvo Volvo’s new. And the same rule also applies to ownership , management and protection in the event of an accident, “said Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor at Volvo Cars.
Electricity market prospects
When it comes to electric vehicles only, there are several factors that determine the appeal in the future. “Consumers must feel that this type of car attractive to both drive and own. That is why electric cars should be comfortable and safe and offer the same types of performance cars to the sources of alternative energy,” said paul Gustavsson, Director of Strategy at Volvo Cars Electrification, “We believe in this technology, and our field test designed to show that electric cars have a big enough market potential. However, providing an interesting car is not enough. What is needed is a system originally subsidies for battery technology for electric cars is financially feasible to expensive car buyers. We hope that the authorities and the rest of the community will continue to Volvo Cars in our ‘Drive to Zero “- Volvo car en route to zero emissions.
Technical specification
- Car model: Volvo C30 – full four seater
- Main engine: Electric engine 40/82KW
- Power output: Electric engine 82kW, 111 bhp
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds
- Charging duration: Charging via standard power socket, 230 V, 16 ampere: <>
- Range on electric power: 150 km (NEDC cycle)
- Battery energy content: 24 kWh nominal energy, of which 22.7 kWh used to power the car
- Battery weight: 280 kg
- Carbon dioxide emissions (tailpipe): none
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