Archive for August, 2010
Extreme Testing for the new Volvo C30 Electric
Volvo has been very demanding with the new electric model that will be called electric Volvo C30, it is known that the greatest concern of the brand is to make this model I have a very good performance in order to be attractive in its market segment and also reliable for customers of the brand, which is why they have faced at a temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius in Sweden testing has been quite satisfactory as regards the performance of this model.
Volvo C30 different tests planned in regard to the influence of extreme temperatures on the performance of batteries, as in some theories that have circulated in recent months indicate that the weather seriously affects the efficiency of the models electric propulsion.
Tests are being made about advancing create a system that works perfectly to make the batteries and electric motor to remain heated, as well as inside the vehicle without having to wear down the battery capacity and increase consumption of them.