Tag: Volvo

Volvo is testing wireless EV charging tech in Sweden

Volvo will put a wireless EV charging system through its paces as part of a program to test alternative charging options. A small fleet of electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis in Gothenburg, Sweden in a three-year pilot. The cars are equipped with a wireless charging system from Momentum Dynamics. Charging… Continue reading Volvo is testing wireless EV charging tech in Sweden

Mack Trucks Introduces Next Generation Mack® LR Electric with Improved Range and Capacity

“Mack Trucks, the market leader in the refuse industry, is also a leader in e-mobility, and this is another step forward in our ongoing electrification journey,” said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. “Customer feedback about the Mack LR Electric has been extremely positive, and we look forward to… Continue reading Mack Trucks Introduces Next Generation Mack® LR Electric with Improved Range and Capacity

Polestar CEO details new concept vehicle and the ‘electric age’ of sports cars

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath sits down with Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the automotive manufacturer’s latest 02 Roadster EV, incorporating drone technology, and partnerships and IPO prospects to expand EV product lines. Video Transcript – Electric performance car brand Polestar is revealing the Polestar O2 convertible that aims to provide sustainability combined with electric mobility.… Continue reading Polestar CEO details new concept vehicle and the ‘electric age’ of sports cars

Volvo Cars selects Momentum Dynamics for Wireless Charging Pilot Program in Gothenburg, Sweden

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Momentum Dynamics has been selected by Volvo Cars as its exclusive wireless charging partner as part of a ‘live city environment’ three-year pilot program of EV wireless charging. While Momentum’s technology has been in full commercial use for more than four years on various types of electric vehicles, this… Continue reading Volvo Cars selects Momentum Dynamics for Wireless Charging Pilot Program in Gothenburg, Sweden

Truck maker AB Volvo halts production in Russia, article with image

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 Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register STOCKHOLM, Feb 28 (Reuters) – Swedish truck maker AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) has halted all its production and… Continue reading Truck maker AB Volvo halts production in Russia, article with image

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen, Avtovas, Russia, Knorr-Bremse, Porsche: manage:mobility from manager magazin001570

When my two colleagues Margret Hucko and Michael Freitag recently spoke to executives from the Volkswagen Group for research, they reported on a memorable round. A management consultant was connected to an internal video conference, who shook the VW people with his radical views on the transformation of the carmaker. Since then it was clear… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen, Avtovas, Russia, Knorr-Bremse, Porsche: manage:mobility from manager magazin001570

German Manager Magazine: Lotus Technology: Geely and Li Shufu play through stock exchange plans for Lotus001569

The Chinese car mogul Li Shufu (58) has the IPO of the British sports car subsidiary Lotus checked. The company could go public within the next two years to raise capital for the planned expansion, said Lotus boss Matt Windle (50) the “Financial Times”. The talks are still at an early stage. The traditional British… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Lotus Technology: Geely and Li Shufu play through stock exchange plans for Lotus001569

LG Ensol and Samsung SDI to increase density of small cylindrical batteries by 10%

Next standard model of 21700to be released within the yearImprove electric vehicle space utilizationExpected to improve competitiveness of domestic batteries LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI willlaunch the next generation ofsmall cylindrical (standard 21700) batteries, with 10% increased energy density. Their strategy is to upgrade their current flagship 4.8~5.0Ah products to 5.3~5.6Ah by the end… Continue reading LG Ensol and Samsung SDI to increase density of small cylindrical batteries by 10%