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Aston Martin to hold internal inquiry after ‘sockpuppet PR firm’ row

The boss of Aston Martin has called for an internal investigation after the British carmaker was accused of using a “sockpuppet PR firm” to legitimise a report which used data criticised as misleading to discredit electric vehicles. The new chief executive, Tobias Moers, said Aston Martin’s involvement in the widely discredited report began before he… Continue reading Aston Martin to hold internal inquiry after ‘sockpuppet PR firm’ row

Volvo Trucks launches VNR Electric model in North America

Volvo Trucks North America has announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start in early 2021. The VNR Electric model is now commercially available in North America. The Volvo VNR Electric is… Continue reading Volvo Trucks launches VNR Electric model in North America

Volvo Trucks leads electrification of North American trucking industry with commercialization of Volvo VNR Electric model

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Trucks North America today announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start in early 2021. In a critical step toward realizing the organization’s vision… Continue reading Volvo Trucks leads electrification of North American trucking industry with commercialization of Volvo VNR Electric model

Aston Martin boss distances himself from questionable EV report

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc is reviewing how a report was commissioned that researchers criticized for making inaccurate comparisons of the climate harm caused by cars powered by batteries and combustion engines. Tobias Moers, Aston Martin’s chief executive officer, said the report the carmaker compiled along with some of its peers predated him joining… Continue reading Aston Martin boss distances himself from questionable EV report

Volvo Trucks Introduces the Volvo VNR Electric Model in the U.S., Canada

Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial launch of its battery-electric vehicle, the VNR Electric. Tweet this “The Volvo VNR Electric marks a significant step forward for electromobility in an industry that we are committed to leading as it undergoes rapid, significant change,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “Volvo Trucks believes… Continue reading Volvo Trucks Introduces the Volvo VNR Electric Model in the U.S., Canada

Aston Martin in row over ‘sock puppet PR firm’ pushing anti-electric vehicle study

Aston Martin is at the centre of a climate lobbying controversy after a study co-commissioned by the company that cast doubt on the green credentials of electric vehicles was found to have been attributed to a PR company registered to the wife of a director at the luxury carmaker. The study, which has since been… Continue reading Aston Martin in row over ‘sock puppet PR firm’ pushing anti-electric vehicle study

SoftBank, Volvo back Flock Freight with $113.5M to help shippers share the load

Everyday thousands of trucks carry freight along U.S. highways, propelling the economy forward as consumer goods, electronics, cars and agriculture make their way to distribution centers, stores and eventually households. It’s inside these trucks — many of which sit half empty — where Flock Freight, a five-year-old startup out of San Diego, believes it can… Continue reading SoftBank, Volvo back Flock Freight with $113.5M to help shippers share the load

Volvo Cars to terminate dealer agreements with Bilia

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The wheel hub of a Volvo XC60 car is seen during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland March 8, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish car dealership chain Bilia has received notice of termination for its dealer agreements with Volvo Cars in… Continue reading Volvo Cars to terminate dealer agreements with Bilia