2 February 2011

Plug-in hybrid Volvo for Geneva

Volvo will unveil a near-production plug-in hybrid version of its V60 at Geneva, which has a fuel consumption the company claims is equivalent to 150mpg.

With CO2 emissions rated at below 50g/km, the car is capable of being driven up to 50kms on electric power alone.

The primary engine is a 2.4 diesel with 215hp and 440Nm of torque, and rear axle is driven by a 70hp electric motor. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard.