July 11, 20187 yr The next-generation Volvo XC90, due out in 2021 as a 2022 model will follow in the S60's footsteps by not offering any sort of diesel option. Instead, Volvo will be offering a range of hybrids and electric-only powertrains. “We have to prioritise – we cannot do everything. So if we want to be faster in electrification we can’t say yes to everything. That’s why [the S60] has no diesel alternative and we are not planning to have a diesel alternative in any new cars. The XC90 will follow this,” said Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson to Auto Express. Volvo's next-generation SPA2 platform will underpin the XC90, which is designed to accept both electric and hybrid powertrains. Don't expect a major change in terms of the design. Auto Express reports that Volvo will undertake an evolutionary approach. Source: Auto Express View full article
July 11, 20187 yr This totally makes sense and frees up much needed R&D dollars to allow Volvo to lead in the Hybrid / EV space of auto's. Very SMART MOVE!
July 12, 20187 yr Every auto maker is dumping diesel in favor of electric cars. This breaking news is on par with news of water being wet.
July 12, 20187 yr 11 hours ago, balthazar said: Is their plan of getting buyers to sign for a volvo EV also 'evolutionary'? Volvo sales are on a general uptrend.
July 13, 20187 yr Volvo diesels have not sold in high numbers here in the USA for a long time. EV is the best way to go forward. Good for them.
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