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Volvo avoids EU tariffs as EX30 production begins in Europe

Volvo Cars has kicked off production of its cheapest electric car, the EX30, at its car plant in Ghent, Belgium.With existing EX30s already being produced in China, production capacity of the EX30 will be...

Volvo EVs deliver power back to the grid in Swedish pilot

In an ongoing pilot project between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy firm, Göteborg Energi, four fully-electric Volvos equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability delivered the equivalent of 111 kWh into the Swedish city of Gothernburg's...

Volvo ES90: Flagship electric saloon revealed

Volvo has revealed its latest fully-electric car, the ES90 - which it says combines the refinement of a saloon, comfort of an SUV, and increased practicality of a fastback.Based on the same SPA2 architecture...

Volvo ES90 set to be longest range Volvo EV yet

The upcoming Volvo ES90 flagship electric saloon, set to be revealed in full on the 5th of March, is set to be the longest range electric car to come from the Swedish manufacturer yet.Ahead...

Volvo Buses helps Sweden on its sustainable journey with 73 electric buses

Volvo Buses will deliver 73 electric buses, including 13 articulated buses for Örebro and 60 regional buses.The new buses replace cancelled Ebusco orders and will reduce emissions while enhancing passenger comfort and experience.This order...

New Volvo, OVO, and Kaluza partnership slashes EV charging costs to just 2p per mile

Volvo EV owners benefit from OVO’s Charge Anytime, allowing charging at just 7p per kilowatt-hour, or 2p per mile.Charge Anytime schedules optimal charging times to reduce costs and emissions, saving users over £11 million...

Volvo Cars joins the Tesla Supercharger Network adding over 17,000 chargers for US and Canadian Drivers

Volvo EV owners in the U.S. and Canada can access over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers starting November 2024.New 2025 Volvo models will include a Tesla adapter; current owners can buy adapters for $230 USD/$310 CAD.Charging...

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 EX30 bookable for test drives at this month’s EV LIVE at Blenheim Palace

The most affordable electric Volvo available right now, the Volvo EX30, is bookable for test drives at EV LIVE at Blenheim Palace, with Waylands Automotive bringing a number of its EVs to the event.Replacing...

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 offers new Core trim, making its EX30 model more accessible than ever 

Volvo's new EX30 Core trim offers an affordable entry-level option for its electric small SUV lineup.Available with Single Motor (209 miles) or Extended Range (295 miles), it includes a rear camera and touchscreen.Pricing starts...
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Volvo gets $208M boost to ramp up U.S. electric truck production

Volvo Technology of America receives $208 million grant from the Energy Department to accelerate U.S. electric truck production.Funding supports Volvo Group’s facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia, advancing their transition to zero-emission manufacturing.Initiative aims to...

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...

The Biden administration pumps $1.7 billion into US EV production plants

The Biden administration is granting $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing in eight key battleground states.Major carmakers like GM and Fiat Chrysler will use funds to create and retain thousands of union jobs.These...

Volvo global June BEV sales grow 93% over last June

Volvo Cars released its June sales report, highlighting that the manufacturer shifted 18,435 fully electric cars last month.From January to June, this number now stands at 90,760. Will Volvo crack the 200k EV sales...

Gregory Group accelerates its UK fleet transition with six new Volvo FE Electric trucks

Gregory Group adds six Volvo FE Electric trucks to its fleet, targeting urban deliveries and net zero by 2038.Part of a larger order, including 50 FH with I-Save units, trucks recharge overnight at six...

Volvo Trucks streamlines fleet electrification in the US with Volvo on Demand

Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services launched Volvo on Demand to reduce upfront costs for electric fleets.Customers access Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks with up to 275 miles range and rapid...

Volvo reportedly moving more EV production from China to Belgium, ahead of potential EU tariffs

Ahead of possible tariffs imposed on Chinese-made EVs imported into the European Union, Volvo has begun shifting production of some of its EVs made within China to Belgium.With a current EU tariff on China-imported...

The UK’s Eden Project adopts new fleet of Volvo EVs, as partnership continues

Volvo, who are the official electric car partner for The Eden Project, and the presenting partner of Eden Sessions, have supplied a new fleet of EVs to the UK’s leading ecological attraction.Comprising nine new...

Volvo introduces the world’s first battery passport, stepping up sustainable transparency

Volvo introduces world's first "battery passport" for its EX90 SUV.The digital document uses blockchain to track the origin and environmental impact of the car's battery.Available to both consumers (highlights) and regulators (detailed data), it...

The Joy of Charging

Let me take you on an emobility journey, from car, to the mapping of chargers and on to our final destination, the chargers themselves: a holy trinity of car, charging and mapping means that...

The GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway initiative rolls out first electric truck deliveries in the UK

GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway programme delivers first electric trucks to A.F. Blakemore & Son.Two Volvo FM Electric trucks will save 45,000 litres of diesel and cut 120 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.Bedford Depot upgrades to...

Amazon rolls out its biggest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks

Nearly 50 heavy-duty electric trucks are rolling out, supporting Amazon's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.Governor Gavin Newsom praised Amazon's fleet rollout, reflecting California's leadership in sustainability and climate action.Amazon operates over 140...
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