The story behind the first Volvo C30 Polestar limited edition [Video]

Back in September Volvo finally announced a special limited edition of the C30 Polestar, but it isn't the actual C30 Polestar Concept we got to see and that you can see in the picture above, it is a "normal" C30 with a litle bump in power and torque. That one you can see below.

The C30 Polestar Performance Concept Prototype had 400hp, but this limited edition "only" has 250hp and 370Nm (273lb/ft) connected to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It also has the R-Design body kit and the same blue with 17inch Styx black wheels.

This edition is limited to 250 units and the videio below is about the number one delivered in the USA. It also tells a little bit about Polestar and Volvo history.

Read More

Volvo develops new EV charger, will charge a car battery in 90 minutes

One of the major problems of electric vehicles, in addition to the storage capacity of batteries, is the time it takes to fully charge an electric car. Volvo now seems to have a solution that promises to fully recharge an electric Volvo C30 in just 90 minutes and in 30 the car will have a range of 80km or almost 50miles.

The Swedish manufacturer claims that their system is the first phase on-board charger hat runs six times faster then current devices in comparison to current charging times which may vary from 8 to 10 hours.

Lennart Stegland, Volvo's Vice President of Electric Propulsion Systems, said "We know that short recharging times and extensive operating range are a necessity for potential electric car consumers. The fast-charging unit helps cure what is known as ‘range anxiety' since the car can be more easily recharged during the day."

Source: Volvo

Read More