The Swedish company Volvo has announced that it has completed many important tests of electrical C30, which are carried out under severe weather conditions, but have proven reliability of some new technologies. With electric were conducted more than 200 different tests, the average air temperature was -20 degrees Celsius. In all these machine has done smoothly, giving high hopes for its realization. Most importantly for Volvo was to prove that their system for monitoring body temperature and motor areas, electronics, lithium-ion batteries is actually effective.
It is interesting that the system works on bioethanol and consists of three separate air conditioning, one of them care only for heating supplied lithium-ion batteries, because at very low temperatures, the energy they wear out quickly.
We remind you that first of Volvo C30 EV will be produced only 50 test items. Electric power has 111 h.p. and the autonomy is 150 km. The can accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 11 sec and a top speed of 130 km/h.

Although with some delay, the German tuning company Heico Sportiv couldnt miss the new generation Volvo S60 and behold, it finally revealed its full sports program for the model. For the outside of the vehicle are provided front spoiler of two parts, a rear diffuser, which can be optionally carbon, and discreet spoiler on the trunk lid. The sedan has also received sport springs, lowered the height of the car, and two or four oval tailpipes of the exhaust system, depending on the modification. The wheels, they can be 18 or 20-inch, wearing low-profile tires, and opportunities for changes in the interior are brought to new aluminum pedals and shifter. The engine tuning is currently available only for petrol versions with the 2.0T and T6 sets, but Heico said that prepare one for diesel engines, which model is available. The both gasoline engines reprogram the ECU-it, which at 2.0T leads to an increase in power from 203 to 250 h.p. and the maximum torque – from 300 to 350 Nm. In the Volvo S60 T6 power increase from standard 304 of 330k.s., and maximum torque of 20 Nm is now or more than 460 Nm. The result of the improvements is acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 5.8 sec, while the production model, it becomes a 6.5 sec.

Volvo spread of information and multiple photos of the new generation of its hit model S60. The world premiere of the car will be held at the exhibition in Geneva, and its sales in Europe will start in summer, with an expected price of around 25 000. Sedan has received a very attractive design, it looks very similar to the form of a coupe. The interior is purged of any unnecessary items such as Volvo’s designers have lots of masterly every detail. Dimensions of the new S60 has increased, providing more space for passengers. Customers can order a car with two types of suspension – Dynamic and Comfort, as the difference between them is only in the shock absorbers. The first thing is solid, will be the standard for Europe and the comfort will be offered as an option, while in Asia and the U.S. will be just the opposite. Regardless of its kind, it has a system adaptive Four-C. Volvo S60 has become safer than ever, in its standard equipment includes multiple safety systems, including Advanced Stability Control, Corner Traction Control and Pedestrian Detection, pedestrian cross-activated by sensors and, if necessary brakes instead of the driver. Sedan will be initially available with two diesel and two petrol engines, and subsequently will be introduced one diesel and three petrol. The most powerful is the 3.0 T6, which is a combined speed automatic transmission with Geartronic, transferring to four-wheel drive. It accelerates the car from 0-100 km/h for 6.5 sec. Another petrol is 2.0 GTDi, a power 203 h.p. and a maximum torque of 300 Nm. This modification to the mechanical gearbox accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 7.7 sec and a top speed of 235 kilometers per hour, but with automatic transmission and 8.2 sec indicators. and 230 kilometers per hour
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Because of stringent requirements on the level of CO2 emissions emitted from vehicles, which entered the EU, companies massive investment in developing environmental models that consume less fuel and emit less harmful gases, but often this is achieved at the expense of their dynamics. Recently renewed C30, Volvo presented its environmental modification – 1.6D DRIVe, whose fuel consumption is 3.9l/100km And emitted CO2 emissions – 109gr/km. It was with her tuning company Heico Sportiv has decided to demonstrate that ecological models can be further elaborated, without any negative impact on nature. German tuners have managed to increase the power of the 1.6-liter diesel engine from standard 109 to incredible for the model 125 h.p. and maximal torque was increased from 240 to 280 Nm. As a result, tuning Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe accelerates from 0-100 km/h 9.2 sec and to develop 200 kilometers per hour, while the standard model, these indicators are 11.3sek. and 190 kilometers per hour At the same time, fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions are not increased. By Heico Sportiv retained aerodynamic grille and a flat floor, but have developed their bodikit for cars, consisting of front bumper, side aprons, wheel arches and rear bumper, with integrated diffuser.
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Since Volvo has revealed initial information and two photographs spread of the serial version of the new S60. The car does not differ much from the concept, which was presented at the Detroit Motor Show in January. Volvo S60 will debut to a wide audience of the exhibition in Geneva, and sales will start in mid-2010th, as expected the price to around 25 000. The production model will be implemented at the plant in the city of Ghent (Belgium). The emergence of the new Volvo S60 to wait a long time as fans of the Swedish brand, and by all lovers of cars, as it will enter into direct competition with the Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, but the company argue that grabs the car at first sight. Volvo models are renowned for their safety in the S60 which will be at the highest level. Currently does not mention details of security technology, it is common knowledge that the vehicle will have an active safety system for Pedestrian Detection, which detects through sensors and pedestrians in case of need rather than the driver activates the brakes.
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The colleagues from Volvo had the opportunity to test new braking system of Volvo, which will use the next generation of model S60. Driving trial was conducted on the streets of Copenhagen (Denmark), and the car is very heavy camouflage. The video, which the publication has decided to share with us, which contains footage shows the ability of the onboard computer to recognize pedestrians and cyclists caught by the camera in the vehicle. Perhaps even a car can prevent accidents by taking the necessary maneuvers and actions. Used by the camera and radar system can detect objects larger than 80cm and the distance to 150 meters, but the best information available when the object is at a distance of about 50 meters.
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Frankfurt Motor Show will host the world premiere of renewed Volvo C30, which, according to representatives of the Swedish company will be able to order in 2 561 328 options. Volvo C30 has received front in the style of the redesigned convertible C70, whose debut will take place in Frankfurt. This fact leads us to believe that future models of the Swedes in the next few years will follow that particular style. Engines, which will be offered renewed five petrol model, with capacities from 100 to 230 h.p. and four diesel generating 109 to 180 h.p. might. Most economical modification of the C30 is 1.6D DRIVe with start / stop system in which fuel is 3.9l./100km. And emitted CO2 emissions – 109gr/km.
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Volvo spread from the first official pictures and information about the redesigned convertible C70, whose premiere will be held this month at the exhibition in Frankfurt. The biggest change occurred in front of the car, which is entirely new and very bold design of the radiator grille and lights. Back of renewed Volvo C70 can even boast of LED lights. The structure of folding hard top is kept the same as the time required for its folding or unfolding is 30 seconds, and changes in the interior consist of new seats and center console design. Renewed Volvo C70 will appear on the European market at the end of this year and will be available with the same engine as its predecessor. These are three gasoline with a capacity of 140 to 230 h.p. and two diesel generating 136 and 180 h.p.
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Renewed Volvo S80 has received modified bumpers and a new radiator grille and lower door panels and under the rear lights have changed design. The interior of the car with a new steering wheel and metal decorations on the central console. As well as this model will be renovated sedan offers two versions of the chassis – standard and Sport. In the first, however, springs are now smoother, and when sports have become more solid and lower by 20 millimeters. front and 15 millimeters. back. The most significant changes occurred in the engine. Volvo S80 Facelift will come with an updated version of the 2.4-liter D5 turbo-diesel aggregate, which is a power 205 h.p. and maximum torque 420Nm. Despite these characteristics, the average fuel consumption is only 6.2l. of 100 kilometers. mileage and CO2 emissions emitted – 164gr/km.
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Volvo completed the development of electric hatchback version of the C30, which will present the exhibition Innovation for Life. This will happen immediately after the car saloon in Frankfurt, reported sources from the company to the British magazine Autocar. Prototype which will present the exhibition will be fully functional, as it will make testing of motor and whole electro-mobile. Since Volvo has not yet reported more detailed information on electric motor, battery traveled miles with a load and more. According to the publication Autocar even not yet decided whether this electro-mobile will be produced in series. The final decision will be taken after the trial period during which the conceptual shift car. If everything goes successfully, the first serial electro-mobiles based on the Volvo C30 will be marketed at the end of 2011 or early 2012. Be recalled that in 2007, the saloon car was presented in Frankfurt a hybrid version of the Volvo C30, which had a petrol engine volume 1.6 liters (that could work with bioethanol) and four mounted in each wheel motors.
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