Volvo C30 Electric Car Fleet Review-An Unbiased Review

The Volvo C30 Electric Car claims third place in top 2010 green cars. It stands out in the current market as it looks like a regular family car at first glance.

Driving the Volvo C30 Electric Car Driving the Volvo C30 Electric Car reminded me of the fact that when we have more electric cars on the road, I will have to remember the Green Cross Code again, and not just listen out for oncoming cars, but look as well. It is so quiet that when I turned on the engine I didn’t even know it was on!

It has no gears, but the motor’s power is there on tap and is delivered seamlessly. It runs from 0 to 60 mph in under 11 seconds and features a limited top speed of just over 80 mph.

It has a usable range of 93 miles between charges and the 24 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery can be charged in about eight hours via a 220-volt household outlet.

The Volvo C30 Electric Car as A Fleet Car
Expected to be on general sale in 2014, the results of prototype tests are very promising for the Volvo C30.

There are cars in the demo fleet which are equipped with advanced measuring instruments. This is so that Volvo Cars can build up additional information about how parameters such as driving habits and charging patterns can affect the battery and its lifetime in an electric car.

The C30 does not have the expected whine of an electric car, and with exhaust emissions which are zero, it would appear that the only downside is that its range is limited to 75-95 miles in normal driving conditions. Therefore for around town fleet use and trips that fall within the range this car is a promising fleet candidate.

It is expected to be priced at £22,500. If British Government support is forthcoming as we expect then, it could make an interesting choice.

Passengers and Luggage
The Volvo C30 Electric has the same safety, comfort and interior space as the standard Volvo C30. The only difference is that the C30 Electric is powered solely by electricity, so therefore it has absolutely no exhaust emissions on the road.

Security and Safety
The C30 electric has received plenty of care to ensure it is safe and highly capable of passing the high crash standards of Volvo. Also a lot of work has gone into ensuring that if the car is hit that the battery doesn’t go up in flames.

Volvo C30 Electric Car at a Glance
- Appearance like a regular family car
- Almost silent engine
- High Volvo safety standards
- 0 to 60 mph in under 11 seconds
- No gears but seamless motor power delivery
- Usable range of 93 miles
- 24 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery which can be charged in about eight hours via a 220-volt household outlet

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Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Fleet Markets

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Many companies are grappling with the need to both cut costs and reduce carbon emissions, and their vehicle fleets represent a significant portion of this challenge. Fleet managers are searching for the best ways to achieve both goals, thus driving further investigation of electric vehicles as an alternative to internal combustion engine vehicles. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) offer lower emissions and better fuel economy – between 10% and 40% higher than comparable internal combustion vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are the next step, potentially offering zero-emissions transportation depending on how far the vehicle travels. (http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Hybrid-Electric-Vehicles-for-Fleet-Markets.html)

Most fleet managers have already put together a business case for vehicles that accounts for the lifetime costs of the vehicles, including acquisition costs, fuel costs, maintenance, and residual value. However, only a few fleets are currently including a cost for emissions, though many recognize that this cost may be included in the near future. As all of these factors become increasingly important, and as commercial vehicle registrations and fleet sales rebound from the economic downturn in 2010 and beyond, Pike Research anticipates that HEVs and PHEVs will become a major focus for fleet operators in key markets around the world.

This report provides an in-depth examination of the opportunities and challenges for HEVs and PHEVs in fleet markets around the world, including both light cars and trucks and the medium/heavy duty truck segments. The study provides a comprehensive review of key market growth drivers and business case considerations for fleet managers, along with a review of hybrid and battery technology issues. Detailed forecasts are included for the global vehicle market, HEV and PHEV sales (total and fleet), total commercial vehicle registrations and fleet sales by segment. Key market players are also profiled including automotive OEMs, heavy-duty truck and bus manufacturers, and key suppliers including battery manufacturers.

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