Volvo to will launch its full-electric C30 in early 2011
By Andrew, 01 Oct, 2010. 0 Comments
2011 Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric
Volvo announced that it will launch its new full-electric C30 in early 2011 and that it is planning to have a test fleet in Europe of about 1,000 cars. In addition, Volvo will also launch C30 DRIVe Electric test fleets in the United States but also in China starting next year. Regarding the C30 DRIVe Electric, the is all-electric car has a total range of 150 km or 92 miles and promise to feature all the safety features that Volvo customers expect as well as go-kart-like responsiveness.
The C30 DRIVe Electric can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 11 seconds and has a top speed of 130 km/h *81 mph). According to Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby, Sweden and its neighboring Nordic countries will be the first to get the C30 DRIVe Electric. Furthermore, Volvo will launch it in the UK, Germany and Belgium.
“Electric cars represent yet another interesting challenge in our dedication to building the world’s safest cars. An electrically powered Volvo must be as safe as all other new Volvos. And the very same standards also apply to ownership, driving and protection in the event of an accident,” says Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor at Volvo Cars.
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