Re: Volvo to go hybrid and electric
A good move to tackle the problem of air pollution but does nothing to stop the increasing number of cars on the road. In the end, it may not matter how they are propelled. They'll be no room for them to go anywhere. Our generation might just about get away with being able to get places in cars. I don't know 20 years into the future though.Re: Volvo to go hybrid and electric
Are they as environmentally friendly as claimed?Re: Volvo to go hybrid and electric
The hybrid Prius has been around for a while and while it saves money in low speed, stop-start city conditions it is not at all economical on the open road.Re: Volvo to go hybrid and electric
At the moment, 300 miles is about the limit, but turn the aircon, heater or lights on then the limit is reduced. Not sure whether or not speed is proportional to rangeRe: Volvo to go hybrid and electric
Re: Volvo to go hybrid and electric
My Prius battery is original and the service manager has only changed one since the ffirst Prius. However, there are specialist firms who will replace cells if you don't want to change the whole battery.
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