Lotus is already far into the development of one of the most important models in its history: an SUV tasked with generating sales volumes the British marque has never seen before. It’s the key component in Chinese parent company Geely’s commitment to “restoring Lotus into being a leading global luxury brand”. Autocar has learned that… Continue reading Electric Lotus SUV due in 2022 with 750bhp, 360-mile range
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Volvo to sell first fully-electric heavy-duty truck
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The Volvo Group launches green finance framework
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group launches a Green Finance Framework for the financing of investments and projects in the area of clean transportation. The framework is classified as Dark Green by the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO Shades of Green). To learn more about how the Volvo Group… Continue reading The Volvo Group launches green finance framework
VW braces for EU fine for missing CO2 emissions reduction target – Automotive News Europe
Volkswagen Group expects to be fined by the European Union this year for failing to achieve its CO2-reduction target for its new-car fleet — despite the automaker’s deal to pool emissions with Chinese-owned UK brand MG Motor. “We cannot provide a clear commitment at this point that we will achieve compliance. It will be a… Continue reading VW braces for EU fine for missing CO2 emissions reduction target – Automotive News Europe
The Volvo Group commits to the Science Based Targets initiative
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Volvo Group is taking the next step in adjusting and future-proofing the company in line with the ambitions of the Paris Climate Agreement. The ambition is that Volvo Group will be a net-zero emissions company by 2050, at the very latest. In order to be transparent on… Continue reading The Volvo Group commits to the Science Based Targets initiative
Volvo Trucks launches a complete range of electric trucks starting in Europe in 2021
Volvo Trucks is now running tests of the electric heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks, which will be used for regional transport and urban construction operations in Europe. These trucks will have a gross combination weight of up to 44 tonnes. Depending on the battery configuration the range could be up to… Continue reading Volvo Trucks launches a complete range of electric trucks starting in Europe in 2021
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars reports 7.1 per cent global sales growth in October
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Honda joins Fiat in paying Tesla for Europe C02 compliance
Honda Motor Co. joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV in pooling its fleet with Tesla Inc.’s to comply with emissions standards for passenger cars in Europe this year. Honda was newly added as of last week to a European Commission filing in which manufacturers declare their intent to jointly meet greenhouse-gas emissions standards. The Japanese automaker’s… Continue reading Honda joins Fiat in paying Tesla for Europe C02 compliance
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars invests in designing and developing electric motors in-house
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@Daimler: 02. Nov 2020Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG sign binding agreement for joint venture for large-scale production of fuel-cells
November 02, 2020 – The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have now a signed binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, as well as other applications. The ambition of both partners is to make the new company a leading… Continue reading @Daimler: 02. Nov 2020Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG sign binding agreement for joint venture for large-scale production of fuel-cells