Swedish carmaker Volvo announced today the availability of new versions of the diesel-powered Volvo V70 or S80, tweaked into releasing under 120g of CO2 every km, while consuming around 4.5l of fuel to the hundred. The two new models to manage this feat bring the total number of Volvo vehicles which release that little CO2 figure to five.
"There has been a swift pace of development since the launch of our first 119-gram models in Paris in autumn 2008. The fact that we have now brought two of the larger models in our range below the magical 120 gram limit shows that few of our competitors can match us when it comes to offering customers increasingly green cars," Stephen Odell, Volvo CEO said in a release.
The reduction in CO2 levels has been achieved by developing an intelligent battery recharging system and by reducing friction for the belt that drives the alternator and air conditioning compressor.
In addition, the reduction in fuel consumption means that the two Volvo models will save 60 liters of diesel every 15,000 km, meaning 150 kg less CO2 released into the air.
"Smart battery recharging is the most important measure. It is primarily thanks to this that we have dipped below the 120-gram level that gives car owners tax breaks and other benefits in a number of European countries. What is more, one might say that we offer the normal driver one free tank of fuel a year," Ulf Nordstrom, Volvo technical project manager added.
"There has been a swift pace of development since the launch of our first 119-gram models in Paris in autumn 2008. The fact that we have now brought two of the larger models in our range below the magical 120 gram limit shows that few of our competitors can match us when it comes to offering customers increasingly green cars," Stephen Odell, Volvo CEO said in a release.
The reduction in CO2 levels has been achieved by developing an intelligent battery recharging system and by reducing friction for the belt that drives the alternator and air conditioning compressor.
In addition, the reduction in fuel consumption means that the two Volvo models will save 60 liters of diesel every 15,000 km, meaning 150 kg less CO2 released into the air.
"Smart battery recharging is the most important measure. It is primarily thanks to this that we have dipped below the 120-gram level that gives car owners tax breaks and other benefits in a number of European countries. What is more, one might say that we offer the normal driver one free tank of fuel a year," Ulf Nordstrom, Volvo technical project manager added.