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Volvo to debut E85 in WTCC

11th July 2007

The Volvo Car Corporation backed Polestar racing team will become the first to race an E85 fuelled car in the FIA World Touring Car Championship when it takes part in the WTCC round at Anderstorp in Sweden on July 28-29.

VCC’s director of motorsport Derek Crabb said, “This idea arose after WTCC declared its green agenda. Since environmental concern is a core value of Volvo, WTCC really hit our sweet-spot by giving a green light to alternative fuels. This is the main reason for our presence at Anderstorp - to show that we support this initiative. Therefore, we have asked not to race for points.”

“From a pure racing perspective, we know that [we] will be at a disadvantage using a type of a tyre of which [we] have very limited experience. It will also be a disadvantage with our front wheel drive due to the standing start procedures used in WTCC compared to the neutral rolling starts used in STCC.

“But this is not the main point with the race for us. We wish to show that there is a more environmental friendly alternative available for WTCC today that is competitive.

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