Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept - Technology

A video describing the three-mode functionality in the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, which is an electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance car all rolled into one. At the touch of a button, the driver decides how the available power from the combination of the high-performance gasoline engine and the electric motor is to be utilized. In Pure mode the car is powered solely by its electric motor as much as possible. Hybrid mode is the standard setting whenever the car is started. The gasoline engine and electric motor cooperate to provide maximum driving pleasure with minimum environmental impact. In Power mode, the technology is optimized to create maximum possible power. The gasoline engine with 280 hp is combined with the electric motor with 70 hp.