Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range

Volvo will launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 600 km on one charge, next year. This will allow transport companies to operate electric trucks on interregional and long-distance routes and to drive a full working day without having to recharge. The new Volvo FH… Continue reading Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range

Volvo EX90 first drive: not fully baked

Volvo’s new flagship EV has plenty of luxury bells and whistles, but some of its technology is still TBA. Volvo’s flagship electric SUV, the EX90, has been a long time coming. And even though it’s hitting the road a full year behind schedule, some of the standout technology and features will still be in a… Continue reading Volvo EX90 first drive: not fully baked

Breakthrough: Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Up to 600 km on one single charge. That’s how far Volvo’s next-generation heavy-duty electric truck will be able to drive. The longer range represents a breakthrough for long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions. The electrification of heavy trucks is continuing across the world and longer distances are… Continue reading Breakthrough: Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km range

Wheeled Excavators Market to Grow by USD 1.29 Billion (2024-2028) Due to Increased Residential and Commercial Construction Activities, AI Driving Market Transformation – Technavio Report

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends- The global wheeled excavators market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.29 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.36% during the forecast period. Rise in residential and commercial construction… Continue reading Wheeled Excavators Market to Grow by USD 1.29 Billion (2024-2028) Due to Increased Residential and Commercial Construction Activities, AI Driving Market Transformation – Technavio Report

Audi reveals third-gen Q5 with brand-new platform

Audi has revealed the third-gen Q5 with a brand-new platform, a new design inside-out as well as a bigger equipment list. The new Q5 is the first car to be based on Audi’s new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) that’s now available with mild-hybrid tech. The exterior design is all new, in line with Audi’s latest… Continue reading Audi reveals third-gen Q5 with brand-new platform

VECV to intensify participation in India’s electric bus market

VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited, is looking to participate in upcoming government tenders for the rollout of electric buses, Suresh Chettiar, Executive Vice President of VECV’s Bus Division said.  Chettiar said this on the sidelines of the PRAWAAS 4.0 event held recently in Bengaluru,… Continue reading VECV to intensify participation in India’s electric bus market

Clean Technica: BYD Is Leading The EV Revolution, & Now Autonomous Driving Too?003573

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! BYD is outperforming Tesla in several critical areas according to ABI Research. In its latest report, which compares the performance of 18 electric car manufacturers, it ranked BYD number one, with Tesla just slightly behind in second place. In… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Is Leading The EV Revolution, & Now Autonomous Driving Too?003573

What do car designers drive to work?

This fine Allegro 1.1-litre has many special features: it is an early model with the legendary Quartic steering wheel, it is a rare three-door, it has been sympathetically restored – and it was owner Dams’s wedding car. An 18-year Bentley man who cites his first big achievement as designing the exterior changes for the Mk2… Continue reading What do car designers drive to work?

Waylands acquires Volvo dealership in Gloucester from Johnson Cars

Waylands has completed the acquisition of Volvo Gloucester  for an undisclosed sum from Johnson Cars. The deal sees Waylands expand their presence in the South West. The dealership, which will remain at its current location on Cole Avenue, will be rebranded as Waylands Volvo Gloucester, with all current colleagues at the site joining the Waylands… Continue reading Waylands acquires Volvo dealership in Gloucester from Johnson Cars

Zeekr 7X is large electric SUV heading to Europe in 2025

Chinese brand Zeekr has revealed the 7X, a Volkswagen Touareg-sized premium electric SUV twinned with the rugged Smart #5. It will go on sale in China at the end of September, before heading to other markets – including Europe – by the end of 2025.  It follows the Zeekr 001 saloon and Zeekr X crossover EVs, both of… Continue reading Zeekr 7X is large electric SUV heading to Europe in 2025