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Performance Software from Polestar Available on Select Volvo Models
Posted on07. Nov, 2011 by webmestre.
Performance Software from Polestar Available on Select Volvo Models Upgrade for C30, C70 and S40 from model year 2008 and later ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Nov. 7, 2011) – For the first time, factory-authorized performance tuning software for several Volvo models becomes available next week at Volvo retailers across the country, it was announced today by Volvo [...]
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The Volvo C30 Electric tested in rough winter conditions
Posted on28. Mar, 2011 by webmestre.
The Volvo C30 Electric tested in rough winter conditions The Volvo C30 Electric has been exposed to rough winter conditions in order to ensure that the battery-powered car runs smoothly in temperatures as low as -20° Celsius. Volvo Cars’ requirements on the C30 Electric are just as stringent as on all other Volvo models and the battery-powered [...]
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Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models
Posted on22. Mar, 2011 by webmestre.
Ultra-thin, integrated navigation kit now available for all current Volvo models The new, ultra-thin Garmin navigation kit that was introduced together with the new Volvo S60 and V60 in 2010 is now available as an accessory throughout Volvo Cars’ current model range. The versatile navigation kit is smoothly integrated in the car thanks to a [...]
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Volvo shows electric car safety leadership at the auto show in Detroit
Posted on09. Jan, 2011 by webmestre.
Volvo shows electric car safety leadership at the auto show in Detroit By displaying a crashed Volvo C30 Electric in its stand at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will take a unique, very visual approach to future safety. “We are the first car maker in the world to show [...]
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Film documents first year of progress in the development of safe road train technology
Posted on24. Nov, 2010 by webmestre.
Tests within the development of safe road train technology soon ready for takeoff The exciting EU SARTRE project has now been running for a year. Its purpose is to develop, test and validate technology for vehicles that can drive themselves in long road trains on motorways. The SARTRE team is currently aiming at carry out the [...]
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Volvo Cars starts development of fuel cells to extend the electric car’s operating range
Posted on27. Oct, 2010 by webmestre.
Volvo Cars starts development of fuel cells to extend the electric car’s operating range Volvo Cars is now taking the next step towards next-generation electric car technology. Backed by research support from the Swedish Energy Agency the company is initiating development of a fuel cell that can extend the electric car’s operating range without any [...]
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40 years in the service of safety
Posted on11. Aug, 2010 by webmestre.
40 years in the service of safety For 40 years now the Volvo Car Corporation’s Accident Research Team has documented and analysed traffic accidents involving Volvo cars. Many of the safety systems presented over the years build on know-how gained from the Accident Research Team’s impressive database. It was thanks to a revolutionary new invention [...]
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Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation
Posted on02. Aug, 2010 by webmestre.
Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporation Stefan Jacoby Named President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars; New Board Unveiled Hangzhou, China / Gothenburg, Sweden – 2nd August 2010 – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“Geely Holding Group”), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition [...]
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Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake – unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60
Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by webmestre.
Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake – unique technology in the all-new Volvo S60 The all-new Volvo S60 is packed with high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents. The Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake is a world first. To Volvo Cars’ knowledge there is no other car manufacturer that offers a feature [...]
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