I just saw one of these on the road (didn't know it existed)
Discussion
noosh said:
There was an article in the Sun last week I'm sure about I think Hereford and Glouscester Police now using one as a test.
Saw one personally a few weeks ago just south of Oxford, decent looking car I think. A bit different, futuristic but not ott.
Yes, they also said it was no slouch, doing 0-60 in 9.5 seconds!Saw one personally a few weeks ago just south of Oxford, decent looking car I think. A bit different, futuristic but not ott.
king horrible.
Quick comment on the cost of a Plug-In Hybrid car:
Regarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
"And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5."
Regarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
"And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5."
Mr Gear said:
Quick comment on the cost of a Plug-In Hybrid car:
Regarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
Regarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
Top Gear said:
Because it's a plug in hybrid, you haven't got any range anxiety. There's a normal diesel engine up front, then an electric motor and battery mounted under the boot floor. Welcome, then, to a four-wheel drive Volvo. Or rear-wheel drive when it's running on electric only.
This electric only aspect of it is the most impressive. It can do up to 60mph running on just the battery, and that will last for 30 miles. In other words, beyond most people's daily commutes. And when you drive it, you're never left wanting more power. The electric motor has got plenty of juice, and the diesel won't kick in unless you really thrash it.
There's also a hybrid setting, which is when both the diesel and the electric run in an Eco setting, and there's also a power mode, which is when you've got full access to all that 272bhp from both powerplants. It's bloody quick.
It's not perfect though. For starters, the D5 diesel engine is too rough. In a normal Volvo it sounds crude, but when you've been running on electric only and the D5 suddenly kicks in, the contrast couldn't be greater. Volvo's new four cylinder engines, not due until 2013, can't come soon enough.
And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5. At least we've discovered where all those zeroes Volvo is aiming for are coming from.
This electric only aspect of it is the most impressive. It can do up to 60mph running on just the battery, and that will last for 30 miles. In other words, beyond most people's daily commutes. And when you drive it, you're never left wanting more power. The electric motor has got plenty of juice, and the diesel won't kick in unless you really thrash it.
There's also a hybrid setting, which is when both the diesel and the electric run in an Eco setting, and there's also a power mode, which is when you've got full access to all that 272bhp from both powerplants. It's bloody quick.
It's not perfect though. For starters, the D5 diesel engine is too rough. In a normal Volvo it sounds crude, but when you've been running on electric only and the D5 suddenly kicks in, the contrast couldn't be greater. Volvo's new four cylinder engines, not due until 2013, can't come soon enough.
And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5. At least we've discovered where all those zeroes Volvo is aiming for are coming from.
Mr Gear said:
Quick comment on the cost of a Plug-In Hybrid car:
Regarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
"And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5."
What you fail to see is the huge gigantic enormous extra wonder super incredible excellent wonderful advantage of a plug-in hybrid over a fossil fueled carsRegarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
"And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5."
You don't have to go to petrol stations
That is worth £40 grand of anyones money
thinfourth2 said:
What you fail to see is the huge gigantic enormous extra wonder super incredible excellent wonderful advantage of a plug-in hybrid over a fossil fueled cars
You don't have to go to petrol stations
That is worth £40 grand of anyones money
Oh I see the advantages alright, and if payback comes after just 45,000 miles, it makes a lot of sense economically to anyone who does significant commuter mileage in the ownership of their car.You don't have to go to petrol stations
That is worth £40 grand of anyones money
tercelgold said:
Mr Gear said:
Quick comment on the cost of a Plug-In Hybrid car:
Regarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
Regarding this car: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/volvo-v60-estat...
They said this:
Top Gear said:
Because it's a plug in hybrid, you haven't got any range anxiety. There's a normal diesel engine up front, then an electric motor and battery mounted under the boot floor. Welcome, then, to a four-wheel drive Volvo. Or rear-wheel drive when it's running on electric only.
This electric only aspect of it is the most impressive. It can do up to 60mph running on just the battery, and that will last for 30 miles. In other words, beyond most people's daily commutes. And when you drive it, you're never left wanting more power. The electric motor has got plenty of juice, and the diesel won't kick in unless you really thrash it.
There's also a hybrid setting, which is when both the diesel and the electric run in an Eco setting, and there's also a power mode, which is when you've got full access to all that 272bhp from both powerplants. It's bloody quick.
It's not perfect though. For starters, the D5 diesel engine is too rough. In a normal Volvo it sounds crude, but when you've been running on electric only and the D5 suddenly kicks in, the contrast couldn't be greater. Volvo's new four cylinder engines, not due until 2013, can't come soon enough.
And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5. At least we've discovered where all those zeroes Volvo is aiming for are coming from.
This electric only aspect of it is the most impressive. It can do up to 60mph running on just the battery, and that will last for 30 miles. In other words, beyond most people's daily commutes. And when you drive it, you're never left wanting more power. The electric motor has got plenty of juice, and the diesel won't kick in unless you really thrash it.
There's also a hybrid setting, which is when both the diesel and the electric run in an Eco setting, and there's also a power mode, which is when you've got full access to all that 272bhp from both powerplants. It's bloody quick.
It's not perfect though. For starters, the D5 diesel engine is too rough. In a normal Volvo it sounds crude, but when you've been running on electric only and the D5 suddenly kicks in, the contrast couldn't be greater. Volvo's new four cylinder engines, not due until 2013, can't come soon enough.
And there's also the small matter of price. Volvo won't give any clue as to how much it might cost when it goes on sale in November 2012, but educated guesses are putting it around £40,000. In other words, around 45,000 miles worth of fuel over a normal D5. At least we've discovered where all those zeroes Volvo is aiming for are coming from.
andrewrob said:
noosh said:
There was an article in the Sun last week I'm sure about I think Hereford and Glouscester Police now using one as a test.
Saw one personally a few weeks ago just south of Oxford, decent looking car I think. A bit different, futuristic but not ott.
Yes, they also said it was no slouch, doing 0-60 in 9.5 seconds!Saw one personally a few weeks ago just south of Oxford, decent looking car I think. A bit different, futuristic but not ott.
You can order the Ampera from Opel here in Germany for ONLY €41.900 
Delivery from October 2012 apparently. I'd be interested to know how many orders they have up to now, the price is just plain silly, and it's damn ugly too. When I think of all the interesting cars you can buy for that kind of money, my mind boggles...And then don't forget: It's an Opel, an OPEL! For nearly €43000! Another nail in Opels coffin...
Delivery from October 2012 apparently. I'd be interested to know how many orders they have up to now, the price is just plain silly, and it's damn ugly too. When I think of all the interesting cars you can buy for that kind of money, my mind boggles...And then don't forget: It's an Opel, an OPEL! For nearly €43000! Another nail in Opels coffin...Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff