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One of the main drawbacks of battery-electric vehicles is their short driving range compared to their gasoline or diesel powered counterparts. In an effort to overcome this dilemma, Volvo is initiating development of a hydrogen fuel cell that is expected to increase electric cars' driving range by up to 155 mi. The Leaf by comparison runs approximately 100 mi. per charge.

In the first phase of the project, Volvo (together with Powercell Sweden AB) will?

Volvo has been working on a variety of new technology for their vehicles over the past several years. From an auto-stop accident preventions system in their S60, to a C30 electric car, Volvo want to keep you green and safe.

Volvo has announced plans to deliver the first run of C30 DRIVe EV's (electric vehicles) to customers later this fall.

While the company is staying mum on specifics, motivation is provided by a lithium-ion?

Volvo announced the unveiling of C30 Electric, their all new EV from the auto maker based off of their C30 vehicle. It will make its  debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Volvo, like many other auto makers, is heading in the only direction they can in order to stay competitive - the green direction. And we don't mean money.

The Volvo C30 Electric DRIVe  is based on the three-door compact version and will be?

Electric cars are all the rage right now and Volvo has been working hard on producing an all electric version of the C30 hatchback.  The Swedish auto maker will be providing 10 of these cars to Göteborg Energi this fall, part of a partnership for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

The Swedish home electric company, Göteborg Energi, will be conducting test runs with the C30 before the cars can be publicly released.

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