Attached to the disappointing news that Volvo won’t be offering the diesel-powered V60 PHEV globally is confirmation that the XC90 PHEV will be offered worldwide. In an interview with Drive.com.au back in November, Volvo Cars senior vice president of product planning, Lex Kerssemakers, confirmed a new plug-in hybrid electric powertrain would be Volvo’s ‘eco-leader of… Continue reading Volvo XC90 PHEV will be sold globally in late 2014
Volvo had always promoted the V-60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle as a limited run of 1,000 units, with a planned production of 2013. Then back in October 2012, Volvo announced the V60 PHEV had been a “worldwide success with the initial run of 1000 cars sold out before the car reached the showrooms.” This was… Continue reading Volvo V60 Plug-in demand increases again
Volvo teased the model updates on its V60 plug-in hybrid electric for weeks leading up to the Geneva auto show when it would debut its revamped version. Prior to the unveiling, Volvo CEO Patrik Widerstrand said “This second-generation hybrid is the perfect choice for the uncompromising buyer who wants a car with low carbon dioxide… Continue reading Volvo V-60 PHEV receives facelift in Geneva
Later this year, Volvo will start selling the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. In anticipation of the launch, Volvo is busy improving on its Volvo On Call smartphone app specifically for the V60 PHEV. Volva On Call is a free download and includes features such as remote door locking, vehicle location devices and… Continue reading Volvo V60 plug-in comes with improved app
Since May of this year, Volvo has been planning to sell the V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle by the end of 2012. Recently, Volvo announced that the first 1,000 units, all of the 2013 model year vehicles have been purchased. Volvo says ‘the order books for next year’s cars are already filling up.’ This… Continue reading Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrids first 1000 already sold out
