A Mechanical Kinetic Energy Recovery System or KERS in the new Volvo S60 T5

What exactly is KERS? KERS, or a mechanical kinetic energy recovery system, recovers a vehicle’s kinetic energy under braking. KERS is smaller and lighter than a petrol-electric hybrid system and results in similar fuel percentages as a hybrid. Maxwell Volvo has jumped on the KERS bandwagon with the prototype F1-style KERS-equipped S60 T5.

The KERS system works by capturing the lost kinetic energy from braking and sending it to a flywheel. The flywheel can capture 150 watt hours in around eight seconds. You could charge 25 new iPhones with that kind of energy!

When hitting the KERS button in the Volvo S60 T5 you will definitely get a burst of speed doing 0-60mph in about 6.07 seconds. Without KERS switched on 0-60mph is achieved in about 7.68 seconds.

The KERS system is able to produce a huge amount of thrust all from a small box of gears and clutches that weighs only 60kg. The system requires no maintenance and will last you the realistic life of your car.

Maxwell Volvo will let you know when the Prototype KERS-equipped S60 T5 will be in North Carolina!

The New 2015 Subaru Outback has Been Spotted

The new 2015 Subaru Outback, making its way to Maxwell Subaru in North Carolina, has been spotted in Europe! The first spy shots show a similar combined wagon/CUV look we are used to with the current Outback yet it is difficult to tell what redesigned elements have been put in place.

The spy shots do reveal similar door-mounted mirrors, creased hood and angular headlights as the new Legacy. You can also see that the windshield appears to be steeper and the rear taillights seem thinner.

Rumor has it that the new 2015 Subaru Outback will use the revised 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with a 3.6-liter boxer six-cylinder. Other rumors indicate that a smaller six-cylinder and turbocharged four-cylinder will be used. I guess we will just have to wait and see!

The new 2015 Subaru Outback is set to make its debut at the New York Auto Show in April. Besides an exterior styling update, the 2015 Subaru Outback will feature liquid-filled engine mounts, an acoustic glass windshield, and increased sound deadening interior tech.

Stay tuned to Maxwell Subaru for further details on the new 2015 Subaru Outback!

First Volvo Plug-In Hybrid, the 2015 Volvo XC90 Coming to Maxwell Volvo

The first Volvo plug-in hybrid SUV is coming to Maxwell Volvo! The 2015 Volvo XC90 Hybrid is expected to arrive sometime summer 2015.

The new 2015 Volvo XC90 Hybrid will feature the new Drive-E 2.0-liter direct-injected and turbocharged engine. The new Volvo engine is paired with an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission and a single electric motor. A second electric motor will be on the rear axle providing all-wheel drive.

The 2015 Volvo XC90 full-size crossover utility vehicle will be revealed later this year with more details.

Stay tuned to Maxwell Volvo for more information on the 2015 Volvo XC90 Hybrid!

Volvo XC90 Teams up with Apple at Maxwell Volvo

The Volvo XC90 SUV will be making its way to Maxwell Volvo in North Carolina later this year.  The Volvo XC90 will feature Apple’s new iPhone-based in-car technology called, Apple CarPlay.

Volvo is one of six automakers that will offer Apple’s CarPlay. Among these automakers include Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.

Apple’s CarPlay will bring features similar to the iPad, iPhone or iPod into the center console touch screen display of the Volvo XC90. The Apple features and services will be able to be accessed through voice and steering wheel controls.

Basic iPhone applications such as phone, messages, music and navigation will be just a few of the technologies offered with Apple’s CarPlay.  Additionally, popular music streaming services like Spotify will be easily accessible right in the center console!

No need to worry about switching between the Volvo automotive content screen and iPhone screen, with CarPlay both can be displayed simultaneously.

Stay tuned to Maxwell Volvo to find out when the Volvo XC90 with Apple’s CarPlay will be arriving in North Carolina and check out the video below!

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Coming to Maxwell Subaru

Take a look at the first drive of what Subaru calls “the most capable STI ever,” the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Motor Week, Television’s Original Automotive Magazine,  posted a recent video showing off everything the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI has to offer. Check out the video below and stay tuned to Maxwell Subaru in Burlington, NC for more information on the 2015 Subaru WRX STI!