Tag: Volvo

Volvo Says All Models Will Get Plug-In Recharge Versions

The all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 is welcomed by the rest of Volvo Recharge lineup (7 PHEVs from 40-, 60- and 90-series) By the way of unveiling its first all-electric production model – XC40 Recharge – Volvo launched a type of subbrand Volvo Recharge, which will be applied to all plug-in models. “Every Volvo model… Continue reading Volvo Says All Models Will Get Plug-In Recharge Versions

Nova Bus Is Introducing LFSe+ With 594 kWh Battery Pack

The huge 594 kWh battery option is good enough for 211-292 miles (340-470 km) of range. Canadian bus manufacturer Nova Bus (related to Volvo Buses) officially introduced at the American Public Transportation Association’s TRANSform Conference in New York City, a new all-electric model, the LFSe+. This new model surprises us with quite a big battery… Continue reading Nova Bus Is Introducing LFSe+ With 594 kWh Battery Pack

Volvo to pay battery charges in bid to help sell electric SUVs

Gabrielle Coppola, Bloomberg Published 12:01 a.m. ET Oct. 21, 2019 Volvo Cars isn’t just electrifying its lineup to cut carbon emissions. Now the Swedish automaker says it will pay customers to make sure they plug in. Volvo is tying the launch of its first all-electric vehicle – the XC40 Recharge crossover – to a broader… Continue reading Volvo to pay battery charges in bid to help sell electric SUVs

Volvo Introduces 7900 Electric Articulated With 396 kWh Battery Pack

Volvo now offers the longest electric buses. Volvo Buses expanded its electric bus lineup with the 7900 Electric Articulated model (announced earlier this year), introduced at the 2019 Busworld show in Brussels (October 18–23). It’s available in 18 or 18.7 m length, with passenger capacity of up to 150. There is no info about the range,… Continue reading Volvo Introduces 7900 Electric Articulated With 396 kWh Battery Pack

Volvo Group Venture Capital Invests in Cybersecurity

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Upstream Security, a leading Israeli automotive cybersecurity company. The investment will fund the development of systems to protect connected vehicles following the introduction of data-driven technologies. Upstream Security is a Tel Aviv-based start-up company which provides cybersecurity solutions designed specifically… Continue reading Volvo Group Venture Capital Invests in Cybersecurity

Volvo creates a dedicated business for autonomous industrial and commercial transport

Volvo Group has established a new dedicated business group focused on autonomous transportation, with a mandate that covers industry segments like mining, ports and moving goods between logistics hubs of all kinds. The vehicle maker has already been active in putting autonomous technology to work in these industries, with self-driving projects — including at a… Continue reading Volvo creates a dedicated business for autonomous industrial and commercial transport

CATL starts construction of its first overseas factory in Germany

ERFURT, Germany, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A groundbreaking ceremony for the first overseas factory of the world’s leading lithium-ion battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) took place on October 18 in Thuringia, a state in east-central Germany, marking the start of construction of the first lithium-ion battery factory in Germany. “Germany is home… Continue reading CATL starts construction of its first overseas factory in Germany

AB Volvo warns of demand slump as truck orders plunge

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish truckmaker AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) reported a sharp decline in third-quarter orders and forecast a demand slump on both sides of the North Atlantic next year, taking the shine off forecast-beating earnings. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22,… Continue reading AB Volvo warns of demand slump as truck orders plunge

AB Volvo truck orders tumble as markets hit brakes in third-quarter

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) on Friday reported a sharp fall in order intake of its trucks in the third quarter and forecast slumping market demand on both sides of the North Atlantic next year, taking the shine off forecast-beating earnings. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at… Continue reading AB Volvo truck orders tumble as markets hit brakes in third-quarter