Volvo Produced Its Last Car with a Diesel Engine

Aiming to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030 volvoended the production of its vehicles with diesel fuel engines. The XC90, the company’s last diesel-powered model, was taken off the production line and headed to the museum where it will be exhibited.

On March 26, Volvo’s Swedish Torslanda It was also confirmed by the company that the model produced in its factory in the city is the last diesel-fueled Volvo vehicle. The SUV, which has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, is the company’s newly created vehicle. World of Volvo will be exhibited in the museum. The opening date of the museum is April 14.

Great transformation in five years

Just five years ago, in 2019, the vehicles sold by Volvo in Europe a very large part It was running on diesel fuel. When we go back to 2008, XC90 sales 95% It consisted of diesel models. Making a statement on the subject, Volvo said: “For a very long time, our diesel engines, with reliability and efficiency were synonymous and meant great things to us for decades. “The success of our diesel vehicles played an important role in our transformation into a premium brand.” he said.

Stating that only five years ago, just like most automobile manufacturers, they made their living in the European market from diesel vehicles, Volvo stated that they are now completely turning to electric. Stating that going electric is the right thing to do, Volvo said: by 2030 It aims to be a company that produces only electricity. Volvo will soon introduce the EX30 crossover and EX90 electric SUV had introduced.