Volvo C30 BEV 2011
"The first model has helped us to identify the main technological challenges, such as the battery packaging and safety issues we have in the face of these challenges without prejudice to the Volvo C30 a cool and fun to drive personal, and I am very happy with the result. Electric Volvo C30 Beef in Detroit is the product of much more complete" , says Lennart Stegland, managing director of Volvo Cars of private vehicles.
The next step in 2010 is a factory built a series of test vehicles. Selected users will lead the fleet during the test period of two years for a trial period in order to provide Volvo Cars with valuable experience. Not only technical but also in behavior.
Swedish Energy Agency and supported this project by contributing some SEK 150 million in funding.
Value data field
All-electric vehicle and different characteristics compared to a car with internal combustion engine. Volvo Experts now will have the opportunity to study how to deal with the users of these differences.
"We have a fleet of test data will be of value in Volvo Cars' the development of electric cars, and will also provide critical input to planners and infrastructure to help determine the services needed to make cars rechargeable option, the most attractive in the future," says Lennart Stegland.
