Tag: Volvo

Parkopedia’s Park and Charge system streamlines the public charging experience

Parking services provider Parkopedia has introduced a new system designed to help EV owners easily find, manage and pay for charging sessions from within their vehicles. “Parking and charging are interconnected experiences,” Parkopedia points out. “A car must be parked to charge. Only a solution that successfully combines both services can create the complete user… Continue reading Parkopedia’s Park and Charge system streamlines the public charging experience

Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole

Tesla best-selling brand ahead of Volkswagen in 2021 Tesla’s Model 3 most popular model overall BEVs seen taking 75-80% of Norway market in 2022 OSLO, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Electric cars made up nearly two thirds of Norway’s new sales in 2021, with Tesla the top selling automobile brand overall, as the country pursues its… Continue reading Electric cars hit 65% of Norway sales as Tesla grabs overall pole

Exclusive: Future of Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers in doubt

Tobias Moers’ future as CEO of Aston Martin is uncertain following this morning’s trading update warning that the firm would miss its earnings targets, Autocar UK has learned. Speculation regarding Moers’ ongoing role at the firm follows indifferent financial results for the Gaydon-based luxury car maker, which was taken over by a consortium led by billionaire Lawrence Stroll in January… Continue reading Exclusive: Future of Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers in doubt

@niche: EV Technology Pioneer Joins Xos: Meet Scott Zion, Our Director of Medium Duty Vehicles001541

In addition to our zero-emission electric trucks, the people who make up Team Xos are the secret ingredient that sets us apart. We are fortunate to have incredible talent with deep experience in the automotive and technology industries. Today, we’re excited to welcome one more Xos leader into the fold — Scott Zion — who… Continue reading @niche: EV Technology Pioneer Joins Xos: Meet Scott Zion, Our Director of Medium Duty Vehicles001541

Volvo partners with Luminar and Zenseact to bring autonomous driving feature to new e-SUV

Volvo Cars is working with lidar company Luminar and its autonomous driving (AD) software subsidiary Zenseact to introduce an AD feature to its next generation of fully electric cars, the automaker said on Wednesday at CES. The company aims to first introduce the feature, named “Ride Pilot,” as an add-on subscription to an electric SUV… Continue reading Volvo partners with Luminar and Zenseact to bring autonomous driving feature to new e-SUV

Volvo, Daimler and Traton to build high-power charging network for commercial EVs in Europe

Commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group have agreed to create a joint venture to build and operate a high-power public charging network for heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The planned JV, which will be equally owned by the three firms, is scheduled to start operations in 2022. The… Continue reading Volvo, Daimler and Traton to build high-power charging network for commercial EVs in Europe

Volvo confident it can get its ‘unsupervised’ highway driving mode approved in California

Volvo announced a new advanced driver assist system called Ride Pilot system, in which its vehicles drive themselves on certain highways without any human supervision. Ride Pilot will be available as a subscription service to customers in California, the company announced at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show. It’s an ambitious plan that carries its own… Continue reading Volvo confident it can get its ‘unsupervised’ highway driving mode approved in California

Volvo Cars December sales drop as chip shortage persists

The logo of Volvo is seen on the front grill of a Volvo XC40 SUV displayed at a Volvo showroom in Mexico City, Mexico April 6, 2018. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register STOCKHOLM, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Volvo Car Group’s (VOLCARb.ST) sales fell 18.1% in December pressured by… Continue reading Volvo Cars December sales drop as chip shortage persists