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• The concept for the Volvo ReCharge was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany in 2007.

• Fast Facts

  1. Each wheel contains its own in-line electric motorengadget: Volvo's Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Concept... (March 14, 2008)
  2. Utilizes a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and FlexiFuelengadget: Volvo's Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Concept... (March 14, 2008) Volvo Motors: Volvo ReCharge Concept
  3. Battery-only range: 60 milesVolvo Motors: Volvo ReCharge Concept
  4. Built on Volvo C30 platformVolvo Motors: Volvo ReCharge Concept

• Volvo-Saab Partnership

  Volvo has announced a partnership with Saab to develop a line of plug-in hybrids. They are currently planning on developing and testing a fleet of 10 vehicles in Sweden over the next 5 years.engadget: Volvo's Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Concept... (March 14, 2008) It is anticipated that the vehicle they design will be based on the technology contained in the Volvo Recharge.WorldCarFans: Volvo ReCharge Will Base Research Plug-In Hybrids (March 16, 2008)

• Quotes

  "This plug-in hybrid car, when used as intended, should have about 66 percent lower emissions of carbon dioxide compared with the best hybrid cars available on the market today. Emissions may be even lower if most of the electricity comes from CO2-friendly sources such as biogas, hydropower and nuclear power. A person driving less than 60 miles per day will rarely need to visit a filling station...the Volvo ReCharge Concept is exceptionally kind to the car owner's wallet."—Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Carsautobloggreen: Frankfurt Preview: Volvo ReCharge - The Swedes go series hybrid (September 6, 2007)

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