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With the production of an all-electric version of their C30 three-door compact, Volvo is getting ready to make their official debut into the commercial EV market. The C30 EV was first seen four years ago when it debuted as a concept. Last year Volvo took the concept to the Paris and Las Angeles Motor shows. Now, Volvo has made official plans to begin production, with the first ten cars off the line heading to Swedish…

Volvo's C30 DRIVe Electric concept will receive an additional hydrogen fuel cell to extend the EV's 94-mile range, according to the auto maker. This will create a hybrid hydrogen-electric plug-in. The fuel cell will add an additional (and amazing) 155 miles of range. What's really interesting is Volvo plans on sourcing the hydrogen from gasoline.

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Volvo Cars is now taking the next step towards next-generation electric car technology. Backed by research support from the Swedish Energy Agency the company is initiating development of a fuel cell that can extend the electric car's operating range without any carbon dioxide emissions.

The aim is to have two prototype chassis based on the Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric ready for testing in everyday traffic in 2012.