Volvo Hybrid Tomorrows solution for urban （沃尔沃混合动力城市明天的解决方案）.pdf

Volvo hybrid Tomorrow’s solution for urban transportation A rAnge of benefits from VolVo’s hybrid technology With Volvo’s hybrid technology solution, it is possible to reduce fuel costs by up to 35% by coordinating the very best properties of the diesel engine and electric motor with an intelligent control system. In a diesel-powered truck, fuel costs in inner-city operations account for about one-third of total costs, with driver costs and capital costs each accounting for an additional third. That is why Volvo’s hybrid concept can be a true revolution for both the environment and for the haulage firm’s economy. Recharges the batteries during braking Electric power is also used when at a standstill and during The electric motor is usually used for starting and acce- idling, in traffic queues and during loading and unloading: leration up to speeds of about 20 km/h, which results in the diesel engine is switched off completely so the vehicle considerable fuel savings. At higher speeds on the highway, produces no exhaust emissions and operates very quietly the diesel engine takes over and charges the electric motor’s indeed. batteries at the same time. The electric motor serves both as a motor and as an alter- Renewable fuel gives environmental benefits nator. During braking, the braking power is utilised to charge Lowering fuel consumption cuts carbon dioxide emissions, the batteries. This is energy that would otherwise be wasted and the Volvo hybrid is a long-term solution for efficient and in the form of heat that dissipates via the brakes. environmentally suitable transport operations.