Volvo plug-in hybrid coming in 2012
Volvo Cars has announced that they are aiming to launch their plug-in hybrid cars by the year 2012.
The company displayed a concept car featuring a plug-in charged lithium battery with a diesel motor.
The Ford owned automaker said: “This is a significant leap compared to our earlier plans of offering a regular full-hybrid on the market by 2012”.
They have developed this concept car in partnership with Nordic power utility Vattenfall.
Volvo said that the car can run on the battery power for as long as 50 kilometres which is enough for most potential customers.
Volvo added: “We do of course expect that the purchasing price will be higher. In this area we are keen to see further subsidies and incentives from the political arena to promote green choice among customers.”
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