Come 2012, and Europe will witness a new hybrid car entering its markets. This time its Volvo V6 diesel plug-in hybrid that is all set to woo its target customers. However, it is not the individuals who will mainly buy this hybrid. In fact according to Volvo, a majority of companies will go in for this car. The credit for putting V6 into the market goes to Volvo and Vatenfall, one of the leading energy companies in Sweden.
Powered by a 215 horsepower diesel engine, 70 horsepower electric motor and 12 kWh lithium ion batteries, the car can be driven up to 30 miles solely on the electric mode. After that the diesel engine comes into picture. The electric motor is situated in the rear wheels whereas the diesel engine is used for powering the front wheels. When these two are in synergy, they can produce a maximum 285 horsepower. Also, you can reach from 0 to 60 miles in just 6.2 seconds, which is quite amazing for a plug-in diesel hybrid. While driving, you can choose between Power, Pure and Hybrid options. Whenever one starts the car, the default mode is hybrid. Coming to its carbon emissions, it’s as low as 49 grams for every 100 km.
Charging it is the least of a problem. Five hours of electric juice and your vehicle would be ready to swoop you away. And in case the electric gush ends up before you reach your destination, you just do not need to worry. Its diesel engine would cough up to life once the electric work is over. As far as the pricing is concerned, one needs to shell out $75,500 (or €57,000) to become its owner. So start preparing for your next car purchase. You would not be able to resist the urge of possessing a V6.
Source: cnet
