All new Volvos to be electrified by 2019 - What does this mean?
If there is one story on the web grabbing the attention of car enthusiasts and tech fans alike today, its the fact Volvo has announced any vehicle launched by the brand after 2019 will feature an electric power source.
While hybrid and electric cars are starting to become more commonplace, this is the first time a traditional car manufacturer has announced it will phase out pure combustion engines before the end of the decade. Here's what you need to know about this story.
The combustion engine will still be present in future Volvos beyond 2019
If you look into the story close enough, you will realise Volvo is not phasing out the combustion engine, just making room for electric motors to have some assistance or full control over powering vehicles. This means buyers will be able to buy a Volvo with a mild-hybrid setup, a hybrid where you charge the batteries through a cord or a fully electric Volvo. This all result in a lineup which a much lower carbon footprint than present day models.
Volvos with pure combustion engines will stick around for some time
Not entirely convinced by electric propulsion but still yearn for a brand new Volvo in a couple of years? That's still possible as the news doesn't mean regular engines are being phased out. For instance, a model introduced next year could still feature a pure combustion engine setup. As car lifespans are typically 6 to 7 years, it could be until 2025 before Volvo completely eliminates cars with pure petrol or diesel engines from its lineup.
Competitors to hop on the electrification bandwagon sooner?
One could argue the reason why Volvo decided to make this big claim is because Elon Musk and his gurus at Tesla have played a big part in making electric cars look cool and trendy with mass-produced upmarket models like the Model S and Model X. Not too long ago, Musk announced the production of the entry-level Model 3 will begin later this month which sent the market value of Tesla right up.
Clearly Tesla is in a really good position right now. Not bad for a car company which was founded just 14 years ago. So now Volvo wants to cash in on the buzz surrounding electric powered cars at the moment, but they're not the only ones with this motive. BMW has been expanding its 'i' technology to mainstream models, VW and Audi have been heavily investing in electrification following Dieselgate while many other car manufacturers are beginning to realise now is the prime moment for getting mainstream electric cars onto the market.
In that case, let's wait and see which manufacturer is next to commit to an all electric lineup in the near future.
While hybrid and electric cars are starting to become more commonplace, this is the first time a traditional car manufacturer has announced it will phase out pure combustion engines before the end of the decade. Here's what you need to know about this story.
The combustion engine will still be present in future Volvos beyond 2019
If you look into the story close enough, you will realise Volvo is not phasing out the combustion engine, just making room for electric motors to have some assistance or full control over powering vehicles. This means buyers will be able to buy a Volvo with a mild-hybrid setup, a hybrid where you charge the batteries through a cord or a fully electric Volvo. This all result in a lineup which a much lower carbon footprint than present day models.
Volvos with pure combustion engines will stick around for some time
Not entirely convinced by electric propulsion but still yearn for a brand new Volvo in a couple of years? That's still possible as the news doesn't mean regular engines are being phased out. For instance, a model introduced next year could still feature a pure combustion engine setup. As car lifespans are typically 6 to 7 years, it could be until 2025 before Volvo completely eliminates cars with pure petrol or diesel engines from its lineup.
Competitors to hop on the electrification bandwagon sooner?
One could argue the reason why Volvo decided to make this big claim is because Elon Musk and his gurus at Tesla have played a big part in making electric cars look cool and trendy with mass-produced upmarket models like the Model S and Model X. Not too long ago, Musk announced the production of the entry-level Model 3 will begin later this month which sent the market value of Tesla right up.
Clearly Tesla is in a really good position right now. Not bad for a car company which was founded just 14 years ago. So now Volvo wants to cash in on the buzz surrounding electric powered cars at the moment, but they're not the only ones with this motive. BMW has been expanding its 'i' technology to mainstream models, VW and Audi have been heavily investing in electrification following Dieselgate while many other car manufacturers are beginning to realise now is the prime moment for getting mainstream electric cars onto the market.
In that case, let's wait and see which manufacturer is next to commit to an all electric lineup in the near future.
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