At the same time, the company is also looking further into the future, considering how autonomous cars will communicate with other road users in a driverless world. This research looks beyond current Highway Pilot plans, which aims to have cars drive safely on their own on chosen areas of highway that Volvo has verified as… Continue reading Volvo Cars imagines the future of autonomous drive by tapping into origins of human communication
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New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing
The new Lynk&Co Zero, an electric coupé-SUV built on a new dedicated EV architecture set to underpin future Volvo models, has completed its first dynamic testing in China, ahead of going on sale in the country next year. The Volkswagen ID 4 rival will be the first electric model from Geely’s Chinese premium brand, which… Continue reading New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing
Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that future models will use new materials created with recycled wasteland and ocean plastic, as part of a new company-wide sustainability drive. The British company has teamed up with Italian fibre and polymer giant Aquaful, with next generation cars set to be offered with floor mats and interior trims using… Continue reading Next generation Jaguar Land Rover interiors to be made from recycled plastic waste
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars to produce electric motors in Skövde, Sweden
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Eco-conscious car subscription platform finn.auto raises $24.2M, with White Star and Zalando founders
Finn.auto — which allows people to subscribe to their car instead of owning it, and offsetting their CO₂ emissions — has raised a $24.2 million / €20 million Series A funding round. White Star Capital (which has also invested in Tier Mobility), and the Zalando co-CEOs Rubin Ritter, David Schneider and Robert Gentz, are new… Continue reading Eco-conscious car subscription platform finn.auto raises $24.2M, with White Star and Zalando founders
VECV’s new Bhopal truck plant starts production, to add 40,000 capacity in first phase
VE Commercial Vehicles today commenced the commercial operations at its new, state-of-the-art truck manufacturing unit at Bagroda, Bhopal, making it the company’s 8th manufacturing facility in the state of Madhya Pradesh and has been set up with Industry 4.0 standards. The new manufacturing facility was inaugurated by the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh… Continue reading VECV’s new Bhopal truck plant starts production, to add 40,000 capacity in first phase
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