Tag: Volvo

Aurora shines spotlight on autonomous truck tech, strategy ahead of SPAC merger

On Interstate 45 in Texas, a billboard with “Aurora” emblazoned at the top in giant white letters offers a cryptic message: “A new way to drive is on the horizon.” It’s hard to know just how many of the thousands of drivers on this stretch of road know what that means or what Aurora is;… Continue reading Aurora shines spotlight on autonomous truck tech, strategy ahead of SPAC merger

Mahindra is said to weigh electric supercar unit funding options – ETAuto.com

Mahindra could seek to value the unit at around $500 million in any deal. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is weighing options to raise funds for its Automobili Pininfarina unit as it seeks to bring a delayed $2.2 million electric hypercar into production, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Indian carmaker’s considerations include a… Continue reading Mahindra is said to weigh electric supercar unit funding options – ETAuto.com

Capital Volvo Cars of Albany opens state-of-the-art, “electrified” facility at Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting

“We (Volvo) applaud our retailers that invest in our beautiful brand and join us on our transformational journey,” Gustafsson said. “Congratulations to the entire team at Capital Volvo Cars of Albany on their investment in our collective future in one of our most important markets.” The new 19,261-SF dealership is located on approximately 4.3 acres… Continue reading Capital Volvo Cars of Albany opens state-of-the-art, “electrified” facility at Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting

PTC and Volvo Group Announce Digital Engineering Collaboration

BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) and the Volvo Group today announced plans to further increase collaboration around digital engineering. Volvo Group has decided to unify its CAD platforms, which positions PTC’s products to serve as the primary CAD and PLM solutions used in the Volvo Group for complete vehicle design. This world-class solution, which will… Continue reading PTC and Volvo Group Announce Digital Engineering Collaboration

Volvo Buses launches new global electromobility offer

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer worldwide. With the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis, Volvo Buses provides a solid platform for sustainable and efficient public transport in cities around the world, along with reliable and profitable operations for customers. “We are committed to leading the… Continue reading Volvo Buses launches new global electromobility offer

@ACTExpo Round-up Day 2: Bollinger Motors, BYD, CityFreighter, ElectraMeccanica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet & ZF – AUTO Connected Car News

Here is the first round-up of all the announcements at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California up until EOD Tuesday August 31. The announcements are in alphabetical order. Included are Bollinger Motors, CityFreighter, ElectraMechannica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet and ZF. Bollinger Motors… Continue reading @ACTExpo Round-up Day 2: Bollinger Motors, BYD, CityFreighter, ElectraMeccanica, JETSI, Electricfy America, GreenPower, Hexagon, Hino, Hyliion, Ideanomics, Karma Automotive, Navistar, Orange EV, Volvo, WattEV, XL Fleet & ZF – AUTO Connected Car News

Honda will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive in its cars starting in 2022

Google nabbed another big automaker in its quest to become the default operating system for cars. Honda will soon begin rolling out vehicles with Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS, which includes Google’s voice-activated Assistant, Google Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps as the default infotainment. The first Honda vehicles with embedded Android will start rolling… Continue reading Honda will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive in its cars starting in 2022