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This article is incredibly factually incorrect: >In 2019, all the models it sold were either hybrids or ran solely on batteries. This is provably false. I ha

by eric_b 6y ago

This article is incredibly factually incorrect: >In 2019, all the models it sold were either hybrids or ran solely on batteries. This is provably false. I have several family members who own 2019 or newer Volvos that are gas powered only. Some of the models do offer a hybrid option, though many DO NOT (the S60 in 2019 for sure did not come with anything but a gas engine). And of the ones where there is a hybrid/plug-in option, they are the most expensive and lowest volume. I can't take anything else in here remotely seriously.

bpsh 6y ago
Perhaps they meant to say that Volvo's strategy has been focusing on electric designs after 2019. But yea, guess you can't expect journalists to be too focused on the specifics and facts these days.
cwhiz 6y ago
It's not even true today. The V90 does not have a hybrid version.
- mbalyuzi 6y ago
  They do, but I think not in all markets? https://www.volvocars.com/uk/v/cars/v90-hybrid https://www.volvocars.com/uk/v/cars/v90-hybrid I think also they've discontinued the V40 as they couldn't deliver a hybrid version on that platform?
  - cwhiz 6y ago
    Whoa, that’s wild. I couldn’t find it on their US page. That’s so interesting
Elidrake24 6y ago
It's a claim made by Volvo themselves(1): > All of our cars are available with plug-in hybrid technology. Introduction of mild hybrid powertrains – all newly launched Volvos will be electrified, either hybrids or fully electric. And yes the S60 was offered as a plugin hybrid, which can be confirmed with a simple Google Search. "Pure" gas models also used their "Mild Hybrid" setup - whether that should count is up for debate, but maybe you should take a moment and fact check your assumptions? (1) - https://www.volvocars.com/intl/why-volvo/human-innovation/electrification https://www.volvocars.com/intl/why-volvo/human-innovation/el...
- senkora 6y ago
  All models having hybrid options is pretty different from all models being hybrids. That sentence in the article is just poorly written.

by eric_b 6y ago

bpsh 6y ago

Perhaps they meant to say that Volvo's strategy has been focusing on electric designs after 2019. But yea, guess you can't expect journalists to be too focused on the specifics and facts these days.

cwhiz 6y ago

It's not even true today. The V90 does not have a hybrid version.

mbalyuzi 6y ago
They do, but I think not in all markets? https://www.volvocars.com/uk/v/cars/v90-hybrid https://www.volvocars.com/uk/v/cars/v90-hybrid I think also they've discontinued the V40 as they couldn't deliver a hybrid version on that platform?
- cwhiz 6y ago
  Whoa, that’s wild. I couldn’t find it on their US page. That’s so interesting

Elidrake24 6y ago

It's a claim made by Volvo themselves(1): > All of our cars are available with plug-in hybrid technology. Introduction of mild hybrid powertrains – all newly launched Volvos will be electrified, either hybrids or fully electric. And yes the S60 was offered as a plugin hybrid, which can be confirmed with a simple Google Search. "Pure" gas models also used their "Mild Hybrid" setup - whether that should count is up for debate, but maybe you should take a moment and fact check your assumptions? (1) - https://www.volvocars.com/intl/why-volvo/human-innovation/electrification https://www.volvocars.com/intl/why-volvo/human-innovation/el...

senkora 6y ago
All models having hybrid options is pretty different from all models being hybrids. That sentence in the article is just poorly written.