WORKING HARD ON HYBRIDS - Volvo's diesel-electric system development targets trucks, buses and off-road equipment

摘要

Diesel-electric hybrid technology offers many benefits in terms of recuperating a vehicle's brake energy and saving it for later use, such as augmenting engine acceleration with no additional fuel use. This makes it possible to use a slightly smaller diesel engine and to avoid idling. Another beneficial feature is that hybrid technology allows for an electric power take-off for driving auxiliary systems and components.