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Enthusiasts in the New London area know they can trust Secor Volvo for all the latest new Volvo vehicle information. But did you know that we're also dedicated to providing the scoop on Volvo technology as well? In fact, right now we'd like to take a minute to discuss three of the most helpful automotive apps around. Of course, they're all created with busy Volvo drivers in mind.

The mark of a true innovator comes from seeing high results achieved in unique ways. Such is the case with Volvo which has once again set itself apart from the rest. Rather than lazily basking in its title of "European Leader in Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduction," Volvo was motivated to work even harder and has produced two new green developments.

Volvo is best known for is its safety and reliability.  Many Volvo vehicles have won countless safety awards over the years and Volvo even introduced a dedicated safety concept car in 2001. Now, 15 safety technologies featured in the Safety Concept Car (SCC), which debuted at the North American International Auto Show, are available in Volvo models.

Samplings of these technologies include:

• Forward collision warning (which has since morphed into CitySafe pedestrian detection and full…

Volvo has once again raised the bar on driver-safety technology with its new "City Safe" collision avoidance system. Approximately 75% of car crashes occur at below 20mph, so Volvo designed the new technology, with an optical radar system to monitor traffic up to six meters ahead. Should "City Safe" register that the car ahead dramatically slows or suddenly stops, it will automatically pre-charge the brakes. In the case of a more imminent accident, it will…