Brussels, 31 March 2021 – The EU automobile industry is open to higher CO2 reduction targets for cars in 2030, provided that they are directly linked to binding commitments from member states to roll out the required charging points and hydrogen stations. CEOs of Europe’s leading car makers agreed this during a recent Board meeting… Continue reading Car makers open to higher CO2 targets, if there is matching infrastructure ramp-up across the EU
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Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America
The autonomous vehicle startup Aurora Innovation said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Volvo to jointly develop autonomous semi trucks for North America. The partnership, which the two companies say will span several years and is through Volvo’s Autonomous Solutions unit, will focus on trucks built to operate autonomously on highways between hubs for… Continue reading Aurora and Volvo partner to bring autonomous long-haul trucks to North America
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars appoints Lila Tretikov and Diarmuid O’Connell to Board of Directors
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Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks
By Paul Lienert, Hyunjoo Jin 3 Min Read (Reuters) – Global heavy truck manufacturers are lining up technology partners to help build out self-driving systems for long-haul freight that could see widespread commercial service well before self-driving robotaxis. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volvo is seen on the front grill of a Volvo XC40 SUV… Continue reading Aurora, Volvo are latest partners on self-driving heavy trucks
Volvo partners with Aurora to accelerate the deployment of autonomous transport solutions
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Autonomous Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with US-based self-driving company Aurora to jointly develop on-highway autonomous trucks. The agreement signed between Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora is a long-term partnership spanning over several years. The initial focus is on hub-to-hub applications for customers in North America. Automation is… Continue reading Volvo partners with Aurora to accelerate the deployment of autonomous transport solutions
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars Family Bond gives all employees 24 weeks paid parental leave
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Volvo Cars Family Bond gives all employees 24 weeks paid parental leave
“We want to create a culture that supports equal parenting for all genders,” said Håkan Samuelsson, chief executive. “When parents are supported to balance the demands of work and family, it helps to close the gender gap and allows everyone to excel in their careers. We have always been a family-oriented and human-centric company. Through… Continue reading Volvo Cars Family Bond gives all employees 24 weeks paid parental leave
Sweden’s one-minute city success story
City dwellers across Sweden are replacing parking spaces for pop-up parks, benches, and electric scooter charging points as part of a new “one-minute city” urban mobility experiment. Take the creativity of Minecraft, the modularity of LEGO, and the flexibility of IKEA furniture and you’ve got the concept behind Street Moves, a hyper-local Swedish project that… Continue reading Sweden’s one-minute city success story
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars Daqing car plant powered by 100 per cent climate neutral electricity
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Auto industry CEOs discuss CO2 with Timmermans
Brussels, 24 March 2021 – Under the umbrella of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the CEOs of Europe’s car makers met last week with the European Commission Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, for a constructive discussion on climate change and CO2 emissions. “EU policy makers and the auto industry share the… Continue reading Auto industry CEOs discuss CO2 with Timmermans