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Volvo V60 plug-in production doubles
Sales of Volvo's diesel/electric hybrid wagon anticipated to grow beyond 10,000 next yearVolvo's V60 diesel-powered plug-in hybrid wagon is proving more popular than forecast. The manufacturer has been building the cars at the rate of 150 units a week this year, but projects a weekly rate of 282 next year – nearly double the original number.
In 2014 Volvo has set itself a conservative target of 10,000 units of the plug-in V60, following greater demand this year from European countries facing tougher emissions legislation in the future – among them Holland, Belgium and Italy.
"We are exceptionally pleased that the V60 Plug-in Hybrid has received such a fantastic reception among consumers. However, I am not surprised. Our Plug-in Hybrid is a unique car, superior to all other hybrids on the market," said Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at Volvo Car Group, as quoted in a press release.
"Since the Plug-in Hybrid has been integrated into the established production flow together with other car models, we have the flexibility to quickly adapt to the increasing demand."
When motoring.com.au drove the V60 Plug-in about 12 months ago, we were told by Volvo that the car should be good for a 1000km range, from a 45-litre tank. That would make it a strong package in Australia, and Volvo Australia was considering the car for the local market, but pricing would be a problem and the added demand from Europe is likely to push back a launch for the car here.
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