Volvo has released the highly anticipated, all-new XC90, a hybrid edition vehicle. This all-electric vehicle is set to go on full public sale in 2019, with hybrid versions available in every car in its range.
Volvo hasn't released a whole gamut of details about the all-new XC90, but we do know that it will be similar in size to the S60, and will offer a range of well over 300 miles. This puts it in roughly the same class as the Tesla 2016 Model 3.
Interestingly, the release of the Volvo XC90 comes just as the Swedish automaker Hakan Samuelsson shared predictions that around 10 percent of Volvo sales over the next 2 years will come from the sale of electrified versions of cars. Clearly, this vehicle is designed to get Volvo up and running in that regard.
Hybrid Electric Cars
The All-New XC90 From Volvo Offers a Healthy 300-Mile Range
Trend Themes
1. Electric Vehicles - The release of the Volvo XC90 hybrid edition signals the growing trend towards electric vehicles in the automotive industry.
2. Extended Range - Volvo's all-new XC90 offers an impressive range of over 300 miles, reflecting a trend towards extended range capabilities in electric vehicles.
3. Electrified Car Sales - Volvo's prediction of 10 percent of sales coming from electrified versions emphasizes the trend of increasing sales in the electrified car market.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The release of the all-new XC90 hybrid edition presents opportunities for automakers to invest in the development and production of electric and hybrid vehicles.
2. Energy - The trend towards electric vehicles creates opportunities for the energy industry to develop charging infrastructure and provide clean energy solutions to power these vehicles.
3. Technology - The demand for extended range capabilities and electrified car sales presents opportunities for technology companies to develop innovative batteries and charging technologies.