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One of the major fears consumers have regarding electric vehicles, besides range anxiety, is how these cars are going to function in rough weather conditions. We all know batteries are sensitive to extreme temperatures, which can affect their capacity of storing electricity.
- Snow-stuck Driver Gives Car A Push, Chases It Down The Road…
Ah, the perils of winter: snow, ice, slush and sleet. Apparently, Romania has been experiencing extreme weather conditions with freezing temperatures and plenty of snow-fall these past few days, and naturally, when that happens, people get into trouble....
- Volvo Releases Videos Documenting The Development Of The C30 Electric
Almost every carmaker already has, or is currently developing, at least one electric vehicle in its range. Volvo is part of that group and it has been testing its C30 Electric since autumn of 2010. In June, the compact all-electric Volvo entered production...
- Porsche Shows All-new 911 Working Out In The Arctic Circle
It may be a little late for showing the new 2012 Porsche 911 all-dressed up in black camouflage since the first photos of the sports car have already been spilled online, but we're not going to complain. In this latest official video, Porsche takes...
- 2011 Ford Explorer Suv Development Continues In Dubai [with Video]
Ford has released some new pictures and video footage of the new Explorer SUV hot-weather testing in Dubai. According to the Dearborn automaker, with a 50 percent humidity factor and midday temperatures pushing over 125 degrees Fahrenheit, the desert...
- Volvo Introduces V70 Plug-in Electric-diesel Hybrid, Production Models Set For 2012
Swedish automaker Volvo has revealed plans to have a production plug-in diesel-electric hybrid model on the market as early as 2012. To help achieve its goal, Volvo has formed a joint partnership with Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall. The two companies...
Cars
Volvo C30 Electric Undergoes Harsh Winter Testing in the Extreme North
One of the major fears consumers have regarding electric vehicles, besides range anxiety, is how these cars are going to function in rough weather conditions. We all know batteries are sensitive to extreme temperatures, which can affect their capacity of storing electricity.
This is why Volvo is trying out its C30 Electric model in the north of Sweden, inside the Arctic Circle. Temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius are something normal in this part of the world, so Volvo engineers want to ensure the battery-powered car runs smoothly even in harsh environments.
Read more »- Snow-stuck Driver Gives Car A Push, Chases It Down The Road…
Ah, the perils of winter: snow, ice, slush and sleet. Apparently, Romania has been experiencing extreme weather conditions with freezing temperatures and plenty of snow-fall these past few days, and naturally, when that happens, people get into trouble....
- Volvo Releases Videos Documenting The Development Of The C30 Electric
Almost every carmaker already has, or is currently developing, at least one electric vehicle in its range. Volvo is part of that group and it has been testing its C30 Electric since autumn of 2010. In June, the compact all-electric Volvo entered production...
- Porsche Shows All-new 911 Working Out In The Arctic Circle
It may be a little late for showing the new 2012 Porsche 911 all-dressed up in black camouflage since the first photos of the sports car have already been spilled online, but we're not going to complain. In this latest official video, Porsche takes...
- 2011 Ford Explorer Suv Development Continues In Dubai [with Video]
Ford has released some new pictures and video footage of the new Explorer SUV hot-weather testing in Dubai. According to the Dearborn automaker, with a 50 percent humidity factor and midday temperatures pushing over 125 degrees Fahrenheit, the desert...
- Volvo Introduces V70 Plug-in Electric-diesel Hybrid, Production Models Set For 2012
Swedish automaker Volvo has revealed plans to have a production plug-in diesel-electric hybrid model on the market as early as 2012. To help achieve its goal, Volvo has formed a joint partnership with Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall. The two companies...