Volvo testing concepts to extend range of electric vehicles by up to 1,000 km

While there have been huge strides made in battery technology in recent times, the limited range of electric vehicles remains one of the main barriers to their general adoption. While maybe not an ideal solution, Volvo is producing a few electric test vehicles with range extenders – combustion engines that increase the effective range of the electric vehicle by effectively turning it into a hybrid. The project, which is supported by he Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, will test three different electric motor/combustion engine combinations... Continue Reading Volvo testing concepts to extend range of electric vehicles by up to 1,000 km

Section: Automotive

Tags: Electric Vehicles, Hybrid, Volvo

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