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Used Car of the Day: 1992 Volvo 940 GL Sedan

The Truth About Cars

Hit the jump to see this 1992 Volvo 940 GL sedan. The seller claims to have purchased it new and says the car has been a California car all its life. The A/C works (it's 134), the seats are leather, and the car is original save for the sway bars, legal window tint, undercoating, and a pin stripe. This ride has a mileage is 201K.

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Amazon puts first electric semi trucks into ocean freight operation

Baua Electric

The fully electric Volvo semi trucks purchased will haul both heavy cargo containers and customer package loads in Amazon’s first- and middle-mile operations in California. Amazon picks Volvo VNR Electric semi Volvo VNR Electric heavy-haul Class 8 BEV; via Amazon.

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Verizon acquiring Telogis to enhance connected vehicle business

Green Car Congress

signed an agreement to purchase Telogis, Inc. Telogis also builds its technologies into vehicles and equipment from leading manufacturers including Ford, GM, Hino, Isuzu, Mack, Volvo and Manitowoc Cranes, eliminating the need for hardware installations. Verizon Communications Inc. Telogis platform solutions include: Telogis Fleet.

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Should Ioniq 5, Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 EV Drivers be able use Tesla destination chargers?

EVolution

Not surprisingly, we couldn't find anything legal-ish online that sets out the ground rules for this kind of thing. So, no clear direction on whether using these spaces in the same ball-park as parking in a legally-enforceable disabled or parents-with-prams spot. At least not now.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. First, there are more products available for purchase with new entrants ready to boost the market profile.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Volvo and other automakers have been developing sealed and insulated batteries to further prevent some instances of thermal runaway. Most high-end models, such as those from Tesla , Audi’s e-Tron and the Mercedes Benz EQC SUVs , are so advanced that they are as close as legally possible to offering full driverless capabilities.

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Daimler Trucks unveils Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell concept truck, previews long-haul battery-electric truck; electrification strategy

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Our customers make rational purchasing decisions and are unwilling to compromise on their trucks’ suitability for everyday use, tonnage and range. The joint venture is to benefit from the expertise of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group. Battery power will be rather used for lower cargo weights and for shorter distances.

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