Tag: Volvo

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

Sweden’s Scania to start making trucks in China after acquisition

By Johannes Hellstrom, Yilei Sun 2 Min Read STOCKHOLM/BEIJING (Reuters) – Swedish truck maker Scania, a unit under Volkswagen AG’s commercial vehicle arm Traton SE, has bought a truck company in China to start making vehicles for the first time in the world’s biggest auto market, it told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish… Continue reading Sweden’s Scania to start making trucks in China after acquisition

Daimler, Geely mull China as production hub for hybrid powertrains

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the carmaker’s annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/ FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler AG DAIGn.DE and Geely Holding on Friday said China could emerge as a manufacturing and export hub for hybrid powertrains jointly developed for Volvo… Continue reading Daimler, Geely mull China as production hub for hybrid powertrains

Mobileye taps Luminar to supply lidar for its robotaxi fleet

Luminar, the buzzy sensor startup that is on the verge of becoming a publicly traded company, locked in a supplier deal to furnish Intel subsidiary Mobileye with lidar for its fleet of autonomous vehicles. The deal, announced Friday, will see a rising star paired with a company that has long dominated the automotive industry. While… Continue reading Mobileye taps Luminar to supply lidar for its robotaxi fleet

Luminar to supply lidar sensors for Mobileye’s self-driving fleet

By Paul Lienert 2 Min Read (Reuters) – Luminar Technologies, the self-driving sensor startup that is about to go public, said on Friday that it will supply laser-based lidar sensors to Intel Corp’s INTC.O Mobileye subsidiary for its test fleet of self-driving vehicles. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Israeli technology firm Mobileye is seen on… Continue reading Luminar to supply lidar sensors for Mobileye’s self-driving fleet