Volvo announced that the new brand includes cars with all-electric power plants, models with a “soft hybrid” and a hybrid with the ability to recharge from an external source.
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In 2020, Recharge will be presented by two models: Volvo XC90 T8 and Volvo XC60 T8. In the years 2021-2025, the lineup should expand.
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Volvo noted that as part of their concern for the environment, they plan to reduce the “carbon footprint” from their activities by 40%, as well as bring sales of electric versions to 50% of the total volume of cars. By 2040, the Swedish brand seeks to achieve the status of a company with zero environmental impact.
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The XC90 and XC60 are equipped with a Twin Engine powerplant. Its total power is 407 hp, of which 320 hp provides a T6 gasoline engine with a front axle drive and 87 hp – an electric motor with traction on the rear axle.
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On electric power alone, these models can accelerate to 135 km / h. With the joint operation of electric motors and a gasoline engine, fuel consumption is reduced to 2.5 l / 100 km for the XC90 and to 2.2 l / 100 km for the XC60. The battery life cycle is 5 thousand charges. This is approximately 300 thousand km or 15 years of operation, calculated by Volvo.
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Volvo said that for anyone who orders a car before September 30, 2020, the company will pay a year of electricity to charge hybrid models. And they promised to equip their dealerships with charging stations for the development of the infrastructure of electrified cars.
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The cost of the Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge in Russia is 6,268,000 rubles, the Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge is offered for 5,559,000 rubles.
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