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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Volvo C30 Electric - cool, comfortable motoring even in subzero climate
Born and raised in the cold Scandinavian winters, Volvo Car Corporation builds electric vehicles for all climates.
The C30 Electric features unique technology that promotes daily use in subzero temperatures without compromising driving properties or occupant comfort.
"Our basic view is that the owner of an electric vehicle shouldn't have to sacrifice any of the qualities he or she expects from a luxury car. Our aim is to create innovative solutions that make electric car ownership smooth and easy in all conditions," says Lennart Stegland, Vice President Electric Propulsion Systems at Volvo Car Corporation.
Keeping the batteries in good condition and the passenger compartment comfortably warm in subzero climate requires a lot of energy.
Since the operating range becomes shorter if this energy is taken from the car's battery pack, Volvo Car Corporation decided to work out a more efficient and flexible solution.
In the C30 Electric, there is no need to waste power from the healthy, fully charged battery to keep the passenger compartment pleasantly warm.
Smart climate system
The Volvo C30 Electric is equipped with a sophisticated climate system with technical solutions cooperating in order to tackle three different challenges:
- Supplying the passengers with heating or cooling.
- Warming or cooling the battery pack when necessary.
- Cooling the electric motor and the power electronics.
The climate system can be activated both during charging and driving.
Preconditioning - and unique monitoring
The Volvo C30 Electric can be preconditioned for the drive when it is being charged. The preconditioning timer is programmed via the car's menu settings. When activated, an immersion heater (6 kW) uses power from the wall socket for warming up the coolant in the climate system.
The heating is used for maintaining the battery in good working condition - and for pre-heating the passenger compartment.
Volvo Car Corporation has installed a unique monitoring system to safeguard the lifespan of the battery pack. During charging, the battery pack is heated automatically when the temperature reaches - 15° C in the core of the battery.
If the car is parked without charging possibilities, the automatic battery heating begins at -19° C in order to keep the battery in efficient working condition.
The passenger compartment can be preheated with a Fuel Operated Heater if the charge cable is not plugged in.
"Pre-conditioning in -10° Celsius extends the operating range with ten kilometres compared to a "cold" start where battery capacity must be used for rapid heating," says Lennart Stegland.
Fuel heater available
After preconditioning, the journey starts in a pleasant indoor climate. The driver can choose in the car's menu system how to heat the passenger compartment during the journey:
- With the Auto Heating mode "on" a Fuel Operated Heater (5 kW) - powered by bio ethanol (petrol system on markets where ethanol is unavailable) from a 12-litre tank - is activated automatically to provide heating during the drive. The filler cap is located where the fuel filler cap is located in a conventional Volvo C30.
- If the driver chooses Auto Heater mode "off", the electric immersion heater and an electric 1kW PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater co-operate to maintain a comfortable cabin climate.
During shorter trips on a moderately cold days electricity from the battery can be used to power the climate system. This maintains the C30 Electric's zero emission capacity, but the operating range will be somewhat shorter.
No compromises
"Unlike most electric car models on the market, the C30 Electric driver doesn't have to sacrifice a generous operating range to creating a comfortable climate even in extreme winter temperatures," adds Lennart Stegland. "The climate unit is programmed to suit the trip. The fuel heater is used when battery capacity is needed for maximum mobility."
Rapid heating if necessary
If the car has been parked without pre-conditioning possibilities, the three heating sources cooperate in order to rapidly de-ice the windows and warm up the passenger compartment.
With the electric heater, immersion heater and fuel heater activated at the same time, the desired temperature is reached in a few minutes.
The heating sources cooperate in order to achieve optimum balance between comfort and operating range. The two electrical units are switched off automatically when they are no longer needed - leaving the main responsibility for the long-term heating to the fuel heater.
Rough winter testing
Volvo Car Corporation's 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.
When it comes to cold climate, the car has been exposed to very rough conditions in order to ensure that the sophisticated technology works smoothly in temperatures as low as -30°C.
"Our uncompromising attitude includes that the C30 Electric must perform as intended when driving, parking and charging in a variety of conditions, from normal to very cold or hot. The Arctic part of Sweden is the perfect place to do sub-zero temperature testing," says Lennart Stegland.
** Courtesy of Volvo Cars Newsroom
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We’re Spotlighting the Volvo S80
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The Volvo S80 is parked in our vehicle spotlight for the week. It’s a paragon of style that’s designed to meet the demands of your busy schedule. Take a look at our available models by clicking here: http://bit.ly/GFwRO4
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Rising NBA Star Jeremy Lin Joins Volvo Car Corporation Family
The Scandinavian luxury car manufacturer, Volvo Car Corporation, announced today that it has signed Chinese-American NBA (National Basketball Association) star, Jeremy Shu-How Lin, to a global brand endorsement contract, with focus on China, the United States, and Chinese-language markets in Asia.
According to the cooperation agreement, over the next two years Jeremy Lin will participate in Volvo Car Corporation's corporate and marketing activities in his capacity as Volvo Car Corporation Brand Ambassador. He will also appear in Volvo Car Corporation advertising in these markets.
"Volvo Car Corporation's choice of Jeremy Lin as the company ambassador derives from our shared ethos of passion, dynamism and progressiveness," said Freeman Shen, President of Volvo Cars China at the press conference.
"This is a significant moment in the history of Volvo Car Corporation's brand rejuvenation, showcasing the new Volvo brand strategy Designed Around You with sportsmanship and intelligence. In this new era, Volvo Car Corporation has set a vision of being the world's most progressive and human luxury car brand, and we are determined to win the future. For our region, Jeremy Lin is the pride of the whole Chinese population, and we are excited to work with him."
"We believe Jeremy Lin's character, intelligence, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence are perfectly in tune with Volvo car owners' characteristics of appreciating smart understated luxury with a human touch," added Richard Monturo, Vice President of Marketing, Volvo Car Corporation, elaborating on the brand associations.
Jeremy Lin, the only NBA star with a Harvard degree, told the press conference, "It's a great honor for me to be appointed as Volvo Car Corporation Brand Ambassador today. You may not immediately see the connection between me and Volvo Car Corporation, but both of us are striving to be better and smarter at what we do, and to do it our own way. I hope that my efforts will inspire more young people to follow their ambitions in sports and education, just like Volvo Car Corporation is designing cars around people's ambitions in life."
Volvo Car Corporation has organically integrated sports into its corporate and brand culture, with its joint sponsorship of the Volvo Ocean Race, and participation in winter sports, golf, and other sporting events. The Jeremy Lin endorsement is another milestone of Volvo Car Corporation's revival, and will duly help the company further enhance its brand image and business performance globally, especially in the strategically important markets of China and the United States.
** Courtesy of Volvo Cars Newsroom
Monday, March 19, 2012
Our Parts and Service Departments are now Open on Saturdays
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Stefan Jacoby reveals the all-new Volvo V40 in Geneva
Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation, made a distinctive statement about the company's sharpened competitive edge when he revealed the all-new Volvo V40 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday.
"The all-new V40 will change the balance of power in the C-segment. Its class-leading driving dynamics, fuel efficiency and full deck of safety and support features make it outstanding in the class," Stefan Jacoby said.
"The V40 is perfectly in tune with the current downsizing trend with consumers favoring more compact cars and fuel-efficient engines. It is charged with features you normally have to buy a larger model to get," said Stefan Jacoby. He continued:
"With this ingenious vehicle we prove that superior fuel economy in a compact package can go hand in hand with genuine driving pleasure and all the features and properties consumers expect from a true luxury car."
World-first pedestrian airbag
The world-first Pedestrian Airbag Technology stands out among the new features. The pedestrian airbag lifts the hood when inflating, softening up the hood and cushioning parts of the A-pillars and windscreen area.
"Just as the groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake, which is also available in the all-new V40, the Pedestrian Airbag Technology is world-first and it confirms our safety leadership," said Stefan Jacoby.
The City Safety low-speed collision avoidance system has been further developed and it now operates at speeds up to 50 km/h. The V40 can also be equipped with Lane Keeping Aid with haptic auto steering and an ingenious Park Assist Pilot that makes parallel parking easy.
Full deck of features in compact size
The all-new Volvo V40 is a modern, expressive car with a Scandinavian luxury look and feel. A new, graphic interactive dashboard with personalised layout and information enhances the intuitive and uncomplicated driver experience.
"This human-centric approach is what our Designed Around You philosophy is all about. We have listened carefully to our customers and used their input to create an inspiring car for the individual mind," said Stefan Jacoby.
Production of the all-new Volvo V40 starts in May 2012. The car will be built in Volvo Car Corporation's plant in Ghent, Belgium.
** Courtesy of Volvo Cars Newsroom
Monday, March 12, 2012
Take a Look Back at the Evolution of the Volvo Logo
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The all-new Volvo V40: Sharpened Feel and Features
The all-new Volvo V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class with characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package.
It is a modern, expressive car, combining trendsetting design with class-leading driving dynamics.
The all-new V40 features a class-leading safety and driver support package, including Volvo Car Corporation's groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake and several other new features.
Volume and top markets
Volvo Car Corporation expects to sell 90,000 units per year of the all-new Volvo V40. It is primarily a car for the European markets. A massive 85 percent of the total volume will go to European customers. The largest individual markets are the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, China, Switzerland and Australia.
** Courtesy of Volvo Cars US Newsroom
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