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Volvo global BEV sales see 66% year-on-year increase for September
Volvo has published its September 2024 passenger car sales figures, helping to track the progress of its BEV transition for the year.A total of 15,243 fully-electric models were sold globally in the month of...
Future Volvo EVs to all be based on single ‘tech stack’
Volvo Cars has revealed the direction that future electric Volvos will take, with the introduction of what it calls the 'Superset tech stack'.By basing all of its future EV releases on the same array...
Volvo pulls back on 2030 100% EV sales commitment
Volvo Cars has pulled back on its goal for 100% of global passenger car sales to be fully electric by 2030, citing 'changing market conditions and customer demands'.Its new goal will be for 90-100%...
Volvo BEV sales up 157% in July, compared to July 2023
The latest sales figures from Volvo show a global growth in its fully-electric sales for July, compared to the same period last year.Additionally, 25% of the vehicles sold last month by the manufacturer were...
Volvo Cars partners with Hubject to simplify EV charging with Plug&Charge technology
Volvo Cars partners with Hubject to introduce Plug&Charge technology for seamless and secure EV charging, starting with EX90.Volvo Public Charging Service simplifies finding public chargers, allowing automatic authentication and payment at compatible stations.Partnership supports...
Volvo Cars makes breakthrough with its first climate-neutral plant in China
Volvo Cars achieve climate-neutral status at Taizhou plant in China through biogas transitionTransition expected to reduce over 7,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annuallyPart of Volvo's broader goal for global climate-neutral manufacturing operations by 2025Volvo...
Volvo Cars steps towards full electrification as its final diesel car rolls off the production line
Volvo Cars ends diesel production, a significant shift in its 97-year history.Aligns with ambitions for full electrification, targeting net zero emissions by 2040.Reflects response to global demand for cleaner transportation, regulatory mandates, and consumer...
Volvo Cars partners with Breathe Battery Technology for advanced charging across EV range
Volvo Cars partners with Breathe Battery Technology for faster EV charging with innovative software.Aiming for 30% faster charging without compromising battery health.Aligns with Volvo's sustainability goals, positioning them as EV market leaders.Breathe’s innovative battery...
Volvo Cars streamlines the naming strategy for its electric lineup along with a software upgrade package
Volvo Cars renames electric models: XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge are now EX40 and EC40.New software enhances EX40 and EC40 with 25kW power increase and improved features.Hybrid improvements, Black Edition, and Q2 2024 deliveries...
Polestar welcomes Geely as a potential new backer as Volvo steps back
Polestar anticipates growth with a 2024 product lineup and potential investment from Geely.Volvo considers adjusting Polestar shares while cutting funding, remaining a strategic partner.Challenges persist, and Polestar seeks additional funding from Geely amid promising...
ABB accelerates sustainable EV production in partnership with Volvo Cars
ABB strengthens collaboration with Volvo Cars, supplying 1,300 robots and packages for sustainable EV production.Deployment at Volvo's sites in Sweden and China in 2024, targeting 20% energy savings.ABB's OmniCore controllers play a key role...
