The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Concept Car, A Green Electric Car Design

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Car Design

With 100 km of autonomy in full power mode and a motor flexifuel, the ReCharge Concept Car presented by Volvo at the Frankfurt Motor Show offers new perspectives in terms of respect for the environment.

This hybrid concept car is nothing but a rather innovative Vovlo C30 battery operated and with a Flexifuel engine. “In the future, the limits of CO2 emissions will involve the use of a number of electric cars. The Volvo ReCharge Concept is very interesting because it combines an extremely rugged, battery combustion engine spare” says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President of Volvo Cars, in charge of research and development.

The vehicle is well equipped with lithium-polymer and each wheel receives an independent electric motor. A system that offers 100 km of autonomy in all electric zero and therefore CO2 emissions. The combustion engine only setting off (automatically) when 70% of the battery is discharged. The ReCharge Concept functions as a traditional vehicle powered by E85 and consumes only 5.5 l/100 km.

“When this plug-in hybrids will be used in accordance with that for which it was designed, its emissions of carbon dioxide will probably be 66% below those of the best hybrid cars available on the market. This number may decrease further if the Most of the countries targeted electricity comes from sources that produce only little or no CO2, as is the case of biogas, hydropower and nuclear energy, “adds Magnus Jonsson.

Below 100 km a day, cost of operations would be about 80% lower than the same car running on gasoline. Ideal for commuting, especially as the recharging is done easily by using an electrical outlet in just three hours, although an hour is enough already to go 50 km. Note nonetheless that button on the dashboard can not drive to the E85.

via Jalopnik and Autodeclics

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Front Car Overview

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Rear Car Overview

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Side Rear Car Overview

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Car Overview

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Design

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Mechanism Design

The Volvo ReCharge Plug-In Hybrid Car Design