Volvo is taking a bold leap forward with the announcement that every vehicle launched from 2019 onward will be equipped with an electric motor. This means that Volvos powered by an internal combustion engine only will be phased out in favour of hybrids or electric vehicles. Presently, Volvo’s XC90, S90 […]
Volvo Drive-E
Volvo expands Drive-E engine family with new 3-cylinder
Volvo has revealed the next stage in its latest Drive-E engine family development with a new three-cylinder turbo. The engine will, in various specification, eventually make its way into vehicles sized up to the S60 platform. Specifications on the new engines are yet to be announced, however, they have been […]
Volvo reveals ‘triple boost’ 2.0L Drive-E engine, 450hp
Volvo has revealed another high-performance 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine as part of its Drive-E engine family. This time it’s a concept engine showcasing an advanced triple boost emission-reducing turbo technology. It sounds complicated, and it is. Not to be confused with BMW’s triple-turbo diesel engines, the Volvo Drive-E unit uses two […]
Volvo confirms Drive-E three-cylinder engine family
Following what seems to be the trend at the moment, Volvo has confirmed it is going to introduce an all-new three-cylinder ‘Drive-E’ engine family. The ultra-economical lineup is set to help reduce the company’s overall emissions and showroom consumption average. At the moment the company’s showroom emissions average is 120g […]