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Old Dec 16th, 2020, 08:32   #1
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Have a V60 Re-charge T6, how effective is the electronic AWD vs. the Haldex AWD in the regular V60 or V60 Cross Country?
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I've not personally tested the eAWD system however I do expect that in many circumstances it would be better for the following reasons :

- It can easily apply power to any of the wheels through the motors, the mechanical AWD systems can only apply power to heavy axles.

- Mechanical AWD systems are prone to cross-axle (i.e. just one wheel spins via the differential) and this is not an issue with eAWD. The cross axle is controlled on Haldex via the traction control system applying the brakes to the spinning but that's not an efficient, agile or totally effective way.

- Mechanical AWD systems are heavy and reduce economy in general, and create frictional drag even when not in use.

By the way just noticed where you're from - Aarhus - I have many fond (and blurred) memories of being mostly drunk in the nightclub under the Atlantic Hotel when I was working out there in 2005... I think it was called Kupe?
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Thanks for your input, sounds great, how come there is no test on these eAWD?

For some reason the Hybrids don’t have off-road mode - could this be enabled via Software?

Hehe, small world. Yeah, Kupe is the name, around 2005 we have probably frequented it same time, but as you rightfully put, probably couldn’t recall anyway:-)
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Thanks for your input, sounds great, how come there is no test on these eAWD?

For some reason the Hybrids don’t have off-road mode - could this be enabled via Software?

Hehe, small world. Yeah, Kupe is the name, around 2005 we have probably frequented it same time, but as you rightfully put, probably couldn’t recall anyway:-)
Amazing place - I remember it had colour changing LED lighting back then - first place in the world I saw that by about 3 years...
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Found this for the XC90, not sure it´s exactly the same for the V60 eAWD

Link: https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...sreleases/5206

Volvo XC90: electronically controlled all-wheel drive for swift, intelligent activation
Jun 24, 2002 ID: 5206



Updated 100 times per second
Superior starting performance on difficult driving surfaces
Enhances car-like qualities of the Volvo XC90 SUV
Interfaces with the traction and anti-skid control systems
The XC90s electronically controlled all-wheel drive system is completely automatic, and one of the most technically sophisticated systems on the market today.

By comparison with the earlier Volvo all-wheel drive systems based on a viscous coupling differential, the new AWD system is much more swift in its response. One of the front wheels need only start to slip through a seventh of a single wheel revolution for the system to divert more power to the rear wheels. This means that the new AWD system provides much better starting traction on difficult surfaces, minimising the risk, for instance, of the front wheels digging themselves into soft sand. The ‘heavier’ the driving surface is, e.g. wet sand or mud, the greater the difference and the advantages compared with the earlier system.

Normally anything between 5 and 65 percent of the power is delivered to the rear wheels, depending on the driving conditions. Changes in the amount of power diverted to the rear wheels take place extremely quickly but smoothly, without the driver even noticing.

Managing the distribution of power between right and left is the Traction Control System (TRACS), Volvo’s traction system. TRACS intervenes when necessary by braking one wheel to increase the relative power to the wheel with the best traction. This means that the AWD system, working in conjunction with TRACS, can distribute power to the wheels, which have the best traction at any given time.

In more normal driving on good surfaces, the electronic AWD system further enhances the car-like qualities of the Volvo XC90. The steering precision is excellent even when accelerating hard – anything resembling torque steer is virtually eliminated by the rapid response of the new system in combination with the new precision steering gear from ZF.

When the XC90 is being parked, the AWD system is controlled to prevent the front and rear axles from ‘competing’ for power at angles up to full lock, ensuring easy manoeuvring for the driver.

When the vehicle is braked, the system is deactivated so that the brake and ABS systems can function effectively, for high stability and short braking distances.

Similarly, the AWD system is deactivated by the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) if this performs any braking intervention to counteract skidding.

Here is a brief technical description of the way Volvo’s new AWD system works: 100 times per second, the electronic control system makes an ‘intelligent’ assessment of information from a number of different sources:

Wheel rotation speed (as measured by the ABS sensors)

Throttle status

Engine torque

Engine speed

Braking system

The system has three main parts: a hydraulic pump which is actuated by differences in speed between the axles, a ‘wet’ multi-disc coupling, and a control valve with electronics.

The whole coupling can be regarded as a hydraulic pump in which the pump housing and the ring-shaped piston are connected to one axle, while the piston control unit is connected to the other axle. When both axles are rotating at the same speed, no pumping takes place. As soon as a difference in speed arises, the system starts pumping oil. Because the pump used is a reciprocating pump, its action is virtually instantaneous, avoiding the delay inherent in a slower type of pump.

The oil is pumped to a coupling piston, which compresses the multi-disc portion of the coupling, thereby reducing the speed difference. From here the oil is returned to a tank via an adjustable check valve which controls the oil pressure and therefore the pressure on the coupling discs.

Electronic control means that the coupling responds ideally in a whole range of driving situations.
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