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09-17-2009, 10:16 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/European_Union_Flag.jpg Concept was unveiled in Gothenburg, Sweden for the first time today. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=233197)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Volvo_C30_BEV.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Sept. 17, 2009
Volvo C30 BEV Prototype – 95 mph and 93 mils AER.
It looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it features the same safety, comfort and space as the car European’s are buying and driving today. What is different however is that this C30 is powered solely by electricity and without local exhaust emissions.
Volvo' electrification strategy has already produced results. In addition to the prototype testing of the V70 PHEV and market introduction in 2012, work is currently under way on the viability of the C30 BEV.
In 2009, a small number of prototype versions of the C30 BEV have been built and tested internally by Volvo. In addition to focusing on performance and safety, much of the focus is on integration of the electric propulsion system with the rest of the car.
"The Volvo C30 is the first model we will try out with electric power. This car's excellent properties in city traffic and its relatively low weight make it particularly suitable, since electric cars are primarily expected to be used in and around cities and for daily commuting," says Lennart Stegland, Director of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.
Technical solution
Electricity is highly suitable as a fuel for passenger cars. It is the superior energy efficiency of the electric motor compared with the combustion engine which suggests that electric cars will become increasingly common in the future as fuel prices rise and demands for low CO2 emissions become ever more stringent.
Recharging an entirely depleted battery with a standard European household power supply (230V, 16A) will take approximately eight hours. If the car is charged with renewable electricity this means its emissions from electricity production to its use out on the road will be almost non-existent.
Vehicle performance
The C30 BEV top speed of 95 mph is more than sufficient for every driver no matter where they are located. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes less than 11 seconds and the vehicle has an AER of up to 93 miles. This range is longer and far better than the distance 90 percent of Europe's motorists drive per day.
US Battery Supplier
ENER1 teamed up with Volvo to provide American-made Li-Ion’s for the Volvo C30 BEV prototype. The battery is designed and developed in the US by EnerDel. This follows the recently announced collaboration with Volvo on the plug-in hybrid V70 demonstration vehicles being road tested in Europe this fall, which also feature EnerDel Li-Ion batteries.
The C30 Battery Electric Vehicle is part of Volvo Car Corporations DRIVe towards Zero Strategy and is a mobile test bed proving that through intelligent packaging and technology, a pure electric vehicle can be great to drive while not compromising on factors such as luggage space and interior comfort.
It is designed as a zero emission, city commuter car covering the day-to-day mobility needs of more than 90 percent of European commuters. Packaging efficiency of the vehicle is derived in a large part from the highly efficient Li-Ion battery. The EnerDel battery for the C30 battery electric vehicle (BEV) is custom made and is a 'split battery', with an energy content of over 24 kWh nominal energy, of which 22.7 kWh can be used to power the car.
"We are delighted to be partnering with Volvo again on this exciting development project which aims to test the technical solutions of a full Volvo battery electric vehicle, in the highly desirable Volvo C30," said Ulrik Grape, President, Ener1 Europe. "We are developing a close working relationship with Volvo and are collaborating intimately on integration of the battery and safety in these advanced vehicle concepts."
Volvo safety is standard
Volvo incorporates the same high safety standards on all its vehicles irrespective of the type of fuel or power source. Volvo's safety dedication is focused on the human being and is based on solid know-how of real-life traffic situations and accidents. What is more, comprehensive in-house tests are carried out both virtually and in Volvo's highly advanced crash-test laboratory. If Volvo chooses to introduce an entirely new type of electric car on the market, it will be just as safe or safer than any other car bearing the Volvo badge.
Volvo teams have theoretically identified every electrification-related scenario that could arise in the stages before, during and after a collision. With careful study of the various scenarios, the company's engineers will create solutions for handling each situation identified, guaranteeing that any future electric car fully meets Volvo's renowned safety standards.
Market potential
Volvo’ main electrification direction over the coming decades is PHEVs. This applies directly to the company's largest car models. The combination of an electric motor and combustion engine is the solution that probably has the greatest potential from both the technical and commercial viewpoints. PHEVs offer long range, good environmental performance and at the same time limited dependence on expensive Li-Ion battery technology.
"The consumer must feel that this type of car is attractive both to drive and own. In order to ensure this, we feel that electric cars will have to be as comfortable and safe and offer similar levels of performance as cars with other power sources. The learning from the C30 BEV project will help us to fulfill all these criteria and showcase Volvo's determination to drive developments in the field of electrification," says Paul Gustavsson, Director of Electrification Strategy at Volvo.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Volvo_C30_BEV.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Sept. 17, 2009
Volvo C30 BEV Prototype – 95 mph and 93 mils AER.
It looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it features the same safety, comfort and space as the car European’s are buying and driving today. What is different however is that this C30 is powered solely by electricity and without local exhaust emissions.
Volvo' electrification strategy has already produced results. In addition to the prototype testing of the V70 PHEV and market introduction in 2012, work is currently under way on the viability of the C30 BEV.
In 2009, a small number of prototype versions of the C30 BEV have been built and tested internally by Volvo. In addition to focusing on performance and safety, much of the focus is on integration of the electric propulsion system with the rest of the car.
"The Volvo C30 is the first model we will try out with electric power. This car's excellent properties in city traffic and its relatively low weight make it particularly suitable, since electric cars are primarily expected to be used in and around cities and for daily commuting," says Lennart Stegland, Director of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.
Technical solution
Electricity is highly suitable as a fuel for passenger cars. It is the superior energy efficiency of the electric motor compared with the combustion engine which suggests that electric cars will become increasingly common in the future as fuel prices rise and demands for low CO2 emissions become ever more stringent.
Recharging an entirely depleted battery with a standard European household power supply (230V, 16A) will take approximately eight hours. If the car is charged with renewable electricity this means its emissions from electricity production to its use out on the road will be almost non-existent.
Vehicle performance
The C30 BEV top speed of 95 mph is more than sufficient for every driver no matter where they are located. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes less than 11 seconds and the vehicle has an AER of up to 93 miles. This range is longer and far better than the distance 90 percent of Europe's motorists drive per day.
US Battery Supplier
ENER1 teamed up with Volvo to provide American-made Li-Ion’s for the Volvo C30 BEV prototype. The battery is designed and developed in the US by EnerDel. This follows the recently announced collaboration with Volvo on the plug-in hybrid V70 demonstration vehicles being road tested in Europe this fall, which also feature EnerDel Li-Ion batteries.
The C30 Battery Electric Vehicle is part of Volvo Car Corporations DRIVe towards Zero Strategy and is a mobile test bed proving that through intelligent packaging and technology, a pure electric vehicle can be great to drive while not compromising on factors such as luggage space and interior comfort.
It is designed as a zero emission, city commuter car covering the day-to-day mobility needs of more than 90 percent of European commuters. Packaging efficiency of the vehicle is derived in a large part from the highly efficient Li-Ion battery. The EnerDel battery for the C30 battery electric vehicle (BEV) is custom made and is a 'split battery', with an energy content of over 24 kWh nominal energy, of which 22.7 kWh can be used to power the car.
"We are delighted to be partnering with Volvo again on this exciting development project which aims to test the technical solutions of a full Volvo battery electric vehicle, in the highly desirable Volvo C30," said Ulrik Grape, President, Ener1 Europe. "We are developing a close working relationship with Volvo and are collaborating intimately on integration of the battery and safety in these advanced vehicle concepts."
Volvo safety is standard
Volvo incorporates the same high safety standards on all its vehicles irrespective of the type of fuel or power source. Volvo's safety dedication is focused on the human being and is based on solid know-how of real-life traffic situations and accidents. What is more, comprehensive in-house tests are carried out both virtually and in Volvo's highly advanced crash-test laboratory. If Volvo chooses to introduce an entirely new type of electric car on the market, it will be just as safe or safer than any other car bearing the Volvo badge.
Volvo teams have theoretically identified every electrification-related scenario that could arise in the stages before, during and after a collision. With careful study of the various scenarios, the company's engineers will create solutions for handling each situation identified, guaranteeing that any future electric car fully meets Volvo's renowned safety standards.
Market potential
Volvo’ main electrification direction over the coming decades is PHEVs. This applies directly to the company's largest car models. The combination of an electric motor and combustion engine is the solution that probably has the greatest potential from both the technical and commercial viewpoints. PHEVs offer long range, good environmental performance and at the same time limited dependence on expensive Li-Ion battery technology.
"The consumer must feel that this type of car is attractive both to drive and own. In order to ensure this, we feel that electric cars will have to be as comfortable and safe and offer similar levels of performance as cars with other power sources. The learning from the C30 BEV project will help us to fulfill all these criteria and showcase Volvo's determination to drive developments in the field of electrification," says Paul Gustavsson, Director of Electrification Strategy at Volvo.