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    VOLVO C30 (2006-2012)

    VOLVO C30 (2006-2012)With the C30, Volvo made its debut in the segment for two-door premium cars. The sporty design, with two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate, gave a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own".   The car offered buyers a contemporary look with a proud heritage, as the Volvo C30 displayed clear elements of other classic Volvo models with a sporty pedigree, such as the Volvo 1800 ES. Anyone who recalls the acclaimed Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) will recognise the exclusive and convenient glass tailgate.   The grille of the

    Volvo Car Group boosts development of electrified cars

    Volvo Car Group boosts development of electrified cars Charging in 1.5 hours with unique fast charger and a more powerful motor   From 0-70 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a full recharge in only 1.5 hours - the first electric cars emerging from the strategic partnership of Volvo Cars and Siemens deliver on Volvo's commitment to electrification by enhancing acceleration and customer flexibility.   Beginning summer 2013, European leasing customers will drive and evaluate an upgraded demo fleet of 100 Volvo C30 fully electric cars. The unique technology solutions involved can be

    Volvo Car Corporation cuts electric car recharging time to 1.5 hours

    Volvo Car Corporation cuts electric car recharging time to 1.5 hours   Volvo Car Corporation is testing a new fast-charger for electric cars that cuts recharging time to an outstanding 1.5 hours. The fast-charger operates six times faster than today's on-board devices.   "We know that short recharging times and extensive operating range are a necessity for potential electric car consumers. The fast-charging unit helps cure what is known as ‘range anxiety' since the car can be more easily recharged during the day. And even if you don't have enough time for a 1.5-hour charge,

    Volvo C30 - model year 2013

    Volvo C30 - model year 2013   With the C30, Volvo made its debut in the segment for two-door premium cars. The sporty design, with two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate, gives a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own". Recently, the C30 personality has been boosted with a new, confident front, a bold styling kit for those who want even more attitude - and a new razor-sharp sports chassis.   EXTERIOR Contemporary look with proud heritage The Volvo C30 displays clear elements of other classic Volvo models with a sporty pedigree, such

    Volvo C30 Electric awarded "Green Car of the Year" in China

    Volvo C30 Electric awarded "Green Car of the Year" in China More E-cars delivered to SIAC as Volvo Drive-E Action carries on   While the Shanghai International Automotive City Group (SIAC) marked its first anniversary of the electric vehicle (EV) campaign on July 20, 2012, Volvo Car Corporation delivered 15 Volvo C30 Electric cars to the City for pioneering open road test-drive project - EV100 Days. Meanwhile, Volvo C30 Electric was also awarded "Green Car of the Year" in China at the 4th China New Energy Mobility Summit in recognition of its world-leading safety and superb

    Five Volvo models get IIHS Top Safety Pick award

    Five Volvo models get IIHS Top Safety Pick award   Volvo Car Corporation's leadership in car safety is confirmed in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2012 Top Safety Pick award. The U.S. award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes - and no less than five Volvo models - the C30, S60, S80, XC60 and XC90 - earned a Top Safety Pick. Volvo is the only European luxury brand with five awarded models in the new IIHS report.   "The risk of being involved in an accident or being injured in one of

    Volvo Car Corporation to start demonstration programme of electric cars in Shanghai

    Volvo Car Corporation to start demonstration programme of electric cars in Shanghai Volvo Cars China and Shanghai International Automobile City Group - a local government supervision authority - has decided to undertake a fleet demonstration programme with a test fleet of two Volvo C30 Electric cars in the community of Jiading outside Shanghai."We are very proud to bring the first Volvo C30 Electric cars to China and contribute to the electrification of the country", says Freeman Shen, chairman of Volvo Cars China.   The purpose is to gain better understanding of customer

    Unique development work on the Volvo C30 Electric documented on film

    Unique development work on the Volvo C30 Electric documented on film   The electric-powered Volvo C30 Electric is already out on the roads. The car was developed in an unusually short space of time, but what happened behind the scenes? This can now be seen in ten films that describe the project from start to finish. The Volvo C30 Electric is a modern car that does not compromise on safety, performance, comfort or user-friendliness - the traditional hallmarks of any Volvo. All told, about 100 specialists from Volvo Car Special Vehicles, Volvo Car Corporation and technology

    Victory in first and last STCC race for Volvo

    Victory in first and last STCC race for Volvo   Volvo won the first ever Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC) race in 1996 and Robert Dahlgren secured the last ever victory in the season finale of STCC 2011 at Mantorp Park - 16 years later - Volvo's very last STCC race."It feels great to claim the final STCC victory for Volvo. This is also extra emptional for me as I claimed the first and last STCC victory with the C30, a car that I have been involved in with the development work from start to finish," said Dahlgren.   Tommy Rustad had a tough weekend at Mantorp Park

    Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens launch electric mobility partnership

    Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens launch electric mobility partnership   Volvo Car Corporation and Siemens intend to jointly advance the technical development of electric cars through extensive strategic cooperation.The focus is on the joint development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology as well as the integration of those systems into Volvo C30 Electric vehicles.   The first electric cars of this model fitted with Siemens electric motors will be on the test tracks as early as the end of this year. Beginning in late 2012, the Swedish

    Robert Dahlgren flies to best WTCC-weekend so far

    Robert Dahlgren flies to best WTCC-weekend so far   Robert Dahlgren in his Volvo C30 fought his way to the best WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) weekend so far for Volvo Polestar Racing as the championship raced at Donington Park in England."What a weekend! Both races are in the top five of my best ever," said Dahlgren.   Volvo Polestar Racing was in the very top from the first test session. Changing weather conditions in qualifying unfortunately meant that the team was forced to gamble with the tactics."We took a bit of a gamble that unfortunately did not pay off. It

    Volvo Car Corporation starts production of the Volvo C30 Electric to leasing customers in Europe

    Volvo Car Corporation starts production of the Volvo C30 Electric to leasing customers in Europe   The Volvo C30 Electric has now left the product development stage. Initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies, will take place immediately after the summer.    The Volvo C30 Electric will be manufactured and delivered to leasing customers throughout Europe, including in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway. Tests on a fleet of about 50 cars have been conducted since autumn 2010, mainly internally at the Volvo Car

    Volvo Polestar Racing in double lead

    Volvo Polestar Racing in double lead     Volvo Polestar Racing tops the points tables for both drivers and teams in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship after the third race at Mantorp Park this weekend. Tommy Rustad is new leader in the drivers' championship after a strong second place.   The STCC weekend at Mantorp Park provided tough racing. Rustad fell victim of two incidents in the first race but still managed to secure sixth position."Flash and Stureson were a bit eager in their attempts to pass. But I managed to finish the race despite severe damage on my front

    Design award and top positions for Volvo Car Corporation at Michelin Challenge Bibendum

    Design award and top positions for Volvo Car Corporation at Michelin Challenge Bibendum   All of Volvo Car Corporation's three cars the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin achieved top results in the international sustainability event. · The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid got the Challenge Bibendum 2011 Design Contest award in the category for vehicles with internal combustion engines. · The Volvo C30 Electric came in shared first place in the 130-kilometre rally plus awards for handling, well to wheel CO\2\ emissions and local emissions. All in all, 13 cars took part in the

    Volvo C30 - model year 2012

    Volvo C30 - model year 2012   With the C30, Volvo made its debut in the segment for two-door premium cars. The sporty design, with two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate, gives a young and dynamic group of customers "a Volvo of their own". The C30 personality has been boosted with a new, confident front, a bold styling kit for those who want even more attitude - and a new razor-sharp sports chassis.   EXTERIOR Contemporary look with proud heritage The Volvo C30 displays clear elements of other classic Volvo models with a sporty pedigree, such as the

    Volvo Car Corporation participates in a project for the development of inductive charging for electric cars

    Volvo Car Corporation participates in a project for the development of inductive charging for electric cars   Volvo Car Corporation is participating in an inductive charging project. Together with Belgian technological and development specialists Flanders' Drive and others, Volvo Car Corporation is developing systems and methods that need neither power sockets nor charging cables. With inductive charging, energy is transferred wirelessly to the car's battery via a charging plate buried in the road surface.   "The aim is naturally that it should be as convenient as possible to

    First official Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid test drive in Berlin – advanced technology combined with luxury design from Volvo Car Corporation

    First official Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid test drive in Berlin - advanced technology combined with luxury design from Volvo Car Corporation   The first official road test drive with the unique Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will take place at the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin (18-22 May 2011). All in all, Volvo Car Corporation enters the sustainability rally with three cars that emphasise the company's leadership in combining environmental technology with a full luxury car experience.   The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the Volvo C30 Electric and the Volvo V50 DRIVe featured

    Volvo C30 Electric – hundred percent driving pleasure with almost zero CO2

    Volvo C30 Electric - hundred percent driving pleasure with almost zero CO\2 \   The Volvo C30 Electric is part of Volvo Cars' ambitious electrification strategy. It is as well-equipped, comfortable, sporty and safe as the standard car - while at the same time offering the driver a range of up to 150 kilometres per charge with almost zero carbon dioxide emissions. Deliveries of the initial batch of 250 cars to selected customers in Europe will begin during the second half of 2011.   "We have received very positive signals from the market so far. Fleet customers such as

    Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision

    Crash-tested C30 Electric on display - Volvo first to show the world how a safe electric car looks after a collision   Volvo Cars has spotlighted the important issue of electric car safety in an unusual, but distinctive way. The company is touring the world's motor shows with a Volvo C30 Electric that has undergone a frontal collision test at 64 km/h (40 mph). "Our tests show it is vital to separate the batteries from the electric car's crumple zones to make it as safe as a conventional car. In Detroit we are the first car maker to show the world what a truly safe electric car

    Volvo Car Corporation's environmental vision: "DRIVe Towards Zero"

    Volvo Car Corporation's environmental vision: "DRIVe Towards Zero"   "DRIVe Towards Zero" is Volvo Car Corporation's vision for developing cars entirely free from harmful exhaust emissions and environment-impacting carbon dioxide. New steps are being continuously taken to reach that vision. For instance, Volvo has introduced a range of high-efficiency diesel models with very low CO\2\ emissions. And the company's ambitious electrification strategy includes a C30 Electric and a market introduction of plug-in hybrids as early as 2012.   At a time when pressure on the

    The Volvo C30 Electric tested in rough winter conditions

    The Volvo C30 Electric tested in rough winter conditions   The Volvo C30 Electric has been exposed to rough winter conditions in order to ensure that the battery-powered car runs smoothly in temperatures as low as -20° Celsius.   Volvo Cars' requirements on the C30 Electric are just as stringent as on all other Volvo models and the battery-powered car is exposed to the same test regime. On top of this, several new test methods have been developed for the electric vehicles. All in all, over 200 different tests have been performed. "We must ensure that the C30 Electric performs

    Energy illustration explanation: Vattenfall’s contribution to the One Tonne Life project

    Vattenfall's contribution to One Tonne Life   Electricity in the tank The family charges the electrical car in a smart charging station in the carport. Vattenfall actively works with stimulating progress in the electric car industry. This is done, for instance, by developing and selling charging solutions to transport companies and public outlets. The charging station at the One Tonne Life house is a specially designed wall socket that provides fast and effective charging. It contains a measuring and communication interface that compiles and reports travel data, electricity

    Facts about the Lindell family

    Facts about the Lindell family   Nils Lindell Age: 52. Profession: Organisation consultant, self-employed. Interests: Family and friends, tennis, sailing, skiing and personal development. Favourite food: Shrimp salad or grilled beefsteak along with Italian vegetable mix.   "We live a modern urban life. The children's schools have a large catchment area. Some of the kids' friends live 40 or 50 kilometres away. That makes for a lot of mileage by car. I'm really looking forward to driving an electric car with zero emissions. It'll also be exciting to use Vattenfall's

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