DRIVe
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General
Quieter and cleaner
Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Cor-
poration’s core values which guides all our
activities. This target-orientation has resulted
in the DRIVe vehicle series.
The DRIVe concept is a collaboration of sev-
eral different energy-saving functions: Start/
Stop, Smart charging, Adapted power steer-
ing and Aerodynamics – all with the common
task of reducing fuel consumption, which in
turn contributes to reduced exhaust emis-
sions.
These operating instructions cover the C30,
S40 and V50 models.
Start/Stop
In addition to being equipped with a reliable
and fuel-efficient diesel engine, this car’s
engine is equipped with a Start and Stop
function which comes into action in the event
of e.g. stationary traffic queues or waiting at
traffic lights – see the detailed description on
the next page.
The engine starting sequence runs so
smoothly that it is barely noticeable that the
engine has restarted after having been
switched off for a while. The perception is
that the engine has been running the whole
time but with an extremely quiet and low
idling speed.
Smart charging
The car’s kinetic energy is used during
engine braking by means of it being con-
verted into electricity and stored in the car’s
battery.
Adapted power steering
Another DRIVe function is that the power
steering’s energy take-off is adapted accord-
ing to requirements. By means of optimisa-
tion and the introduction of an energy saving
function the energy take-off can be mini-
mised on occasions where power assistance
(help in turning the steering wheel) is not nec-
essary.
Aerodynamics
The DRIVe concept also includes a lowered
chassis, front and rear spoilers with low wind
resistance, as well as specially developed
wheel rims
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The range varies depending on the market.
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