Tag: Volvo

Polestar is building a zero-emissions car without ‘cop-out’ carbon offsets

Swedish electric performance automaker Polestar says it will build the world’s first truly zero-emissions vehicle without relying on carbon offsets, which it described as a “cop-out.” The company, which was spun out of Volvo and Volvo’s parent company Geely, framed its effort to cut carbon emissions by changing the way its cars are made as… Continue reading Polestar is building a zero-emissions car without ‘cop-out’ carbon offsets

The 2030 milestone: the supply of cars becomes 100 percent electric

3 ‘of reading There are less than 10 years to a real revolution in the offer of car manufacturers. From 2030, in fact, brands such as Volvo and Ford will definitively say goodbye to the presence of thermal models in their price lists. No petrol or diesel version in hybrid version but only electric cars.… Continue reading The 2030 milestone: the supply of cars becomes 100 percent electric

Mercedes launches megaplan for software and sustainability

3 ‘of reading Electrification and in-house developed technical solutions, especially on the software front, are at the heart of Mercedes’ strategy to tackle the energy and technological transition. The plan, named Ambition 2039, provides for many new features over the next few years that will revolutionize the Star’s offer. The operation is supported by the… Continue reading Mercedes launches megaplan for software and sustainability

Volvo Cars to review options including IPO, Geely says

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Workers are seen on a production line for Polestar, Volvo and Lynk&Co vehicles at a Geely plant in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, China July 29, 2020. Picture taken July 29, 2020. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said on Wednesday its Volvo Cars… Continue reading Volvo Cars to review options including IPO, Geely says

Car makers open to higher CO2 targets, if there is matching infrastructure ramp-up across the EU

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

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

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