In Volvo’s new ‘Highway Robbery’ campaign, the XC90 T8 hybrid SUV is out to prove that as the company’s most powerful ever model, it’s not afraid to get its charge on wherever and however it can.
This 407 HP PHEV can run on gas, electricity and even other cars (so to speak), as demonstrated by the video you’re about to watch. The idea behind this campaign is not letting energy go to waste and from an efficiency standpoint, it’s pretty darn clever.
By using only hydraulic power, Volvo’s “highway jacking system” managed to use the energy wasted by other vehicles and turn it into electric power for the XC90’s own benefits.
The technology isn’t as complicated as you’d imagine, and the architect of the project explains how it all works very well, though it’s the extra touch at the end that makes this whole thing seem a bit cheeky.
We’ll let you find out on your own what we mean by that. Until then, keep in mind that the XC90 T8’s 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 5.6 seconds and 26 miles pure electric range make it a genuine threat for every single other premium hybrid SUV.
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