The latest generation of diesel engines by Volvo could be its last, as the cost of reducing emissions of nitrogen oxide is becoming too expensive. This was revealed by Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson, when interviewed by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, as reported by Autonews.
However, the company will continue working on its current Drive-E range of diesel engines in order to meet future emissions standards, with production likely to end by 2023. This is partly due to the popularity of diesel vehicles in Europe, accounting for over 50% of all new registrations there.
Another reason is introduction of new regulations, whereby the average carbon dioxide emissions limit for European carmakers’ fleets will need to fall from 130 grams per kilometer to 95 g/km in 2021. The costs of making engines compliant with ever higher anti-pollution standards isn’t worth it for Volvo.
Instead, the Swedish carmaker will focus on electrification for its future models, and already has plans to introduce its first fully electric car in 2019. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) will be based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which also underpins the brand’s upcoming small cars like the XC40 and all-new S40.
Other forms of electrification include the company’s various hybrid powertrains, led by the T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid in the XC90 and XC60. Also revealed is a new T5 Twin Engine for use on CMA-underpinned models.
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Yes, that is the future.
Proton should seize this opportunity. Do NOT screw up the sale to Geely.
Volvo > all
Geely > all
Lynk & co > all
After Geely bought Volvo, they pumped in USD$12 billion (RM55 billion) into Volvo.
This is why Volvo got cash to do research on diesel. Volvo and Swedish Government got no ketuanan issues. They sold Volvo to ensure the company survives without burdening the rakyat tax payers money
Let’s Vote for Proton partner.
Like Geely, Dislike PSA.
CRV same same XC90
Jazz same same V40
Honda same same Volvo China
But Honda half price of Volvo.
So
Honda > Volvo
Volvo of Asia pun mau partnership kah?
Of cuz. Why else Geely (Volvo China) interested to find partnership?
BMW of Asia pun mau partnership
If Geely to marry Proton, Geely should merge Volvo + proton distribution & service center especially in Asia Pacific under a new company call Volton. Maybe Proton can utilize volvo’s diesel engine for asia pacific and India market. Cause those markets have higher request for diesel powered engine that have better FC compare to petrol.
Sorry but Geely will NEVER tarnish (crown jewels) Volvo brand with Proton. At best Proton will get is Geely products & technology.
Those Geely products and technology also co-developed with Volvo’s knowledge and experience.
Their current lead designer is from Volvo, see the Geely MPV concept looks very pretty, potential future Exora replacement.
I’d say great deal.
I said distribution & service center only so that they can reduce and share the cost especially in term of administration, manpower, building renting, better reachability/accessiblity for car owners as Volton can service both Volton or Proton and etc.
volvo memang terbaek
RV dia teruk
It is a smart move by Volvo 2 Stop developing & concentrate more on electrification. Let the future of motoring begin without carbon dioxide & Nitrogen Oxide. Cheers… to Clean Emission(Zero emission is necessary)
Dei, you think the electricity come by magick is it? You still have to burn fuel to supply energy to the car la. And can we store all the batteries after their 4 years lifespan in your house?
Too many idiot hipsters and their group think mentality is going to bring disasters to human life.
Thanks 4 asking Nero. Ever heard of Renewable energy like solar power or Hydro power??!! I guess U have 2 RENEW some energy in your head bro. Cheers… Hehehe
Actually the production of the battery already contaminate the environment a lot and after the lifespan the battery will contaminate the environment further.
U ‘may’ be right here. Going by your logic, we all better use Bullock cart as our mode of transport. That way, we don’t pollute the environment.
Malaysian will still stick with the old school carburetor engine
0 emission = 0 character
Malaysia still need cheapskate diesel euro 2 to power the Mercedes powered truck built in the 60s
T6 AWD s40 is coming?
Of cuz must stop developing. Volvo China mana ada experience on diesel engine? All diesels from previous Ford cars.