Volvo sees higher plug-in hybrid sales as way to avoid big CO2 fines

Volvo-S90-plug-in hybrid.jpg — Volvo expects models such as the S90 plug-in hybrid will help it lower CO2 emissions. (Volvo)

January 27, 2020 10:45 AM

Volvo wants a quarter of its vehicle sales in Europe this year to be plug-in hybrids to help the automaker avoid fines if it misses the European Union's latest CO2 emissions reduction goals.

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