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Polestar 5 electric 4-door GT to debut exclusive new Polestar electric powertrain

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In Sweden, development of a new top-of-the-line electric powertrain is ongoing. The car is planned for launch in 2024 and is the third of three new EVs expected to be launched by Polestar in the coming three years, following the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 electric SUVs. Founded by Volvo Car AB and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.,

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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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As expected, the combination of fewer diesel registrations and more SUVs continued to have an impact on emissions. g/km higher than in 2018, the delta was lower than the difference between the 2017 and 2018 results—where the growth was 2.4 g/km under the NEDC regime—the third such annual increase in a row. g/km last year.

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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Manufacturers will have to reduce emissions of their fleet significantly to meet the upcoming 2020 and 2021 targets. After a steady decline from 2010 to 2016, by almost 22 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (g CO 2 /km), average emissions from new passenger cars increased in 2017 by 0.4 grams more than in 2017. g CO 2 /km. g CO 2 /km).

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Polestar to Utilize Former Saab Plant as European R&D Facility

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Polestar is reportedly taking over Saab's defunct plant in Sweden to expand upon its European research and development operations. The site was last used by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) after Saab folded in 2011. The company will reportedly be renting the facility from the city of Trollhattan.

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Uber launches self-driving pilot in San Francisco with Volvo Cars

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Uber is expanding its self-driving pilot to San Francisco, California, using specially-converted self-driving Volvo XC90 premium SUVs. The new company will have its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and an initial workforce taken from both companies of around 200, increasing to over 600 in the medium term. Earlier post.)

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Geely launches Lynk & Co; a new electrified and connected global car brand

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China-based automaker Geely has launched Lynk & Co —a new global car brand designed and engineered in Sweden; every model will feature an electrified powertrain. First in the range will be the Lynk & Co 01—an SUV featuring full premium specifications and characteristics as standard.

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Volvo Cars and Geely to establish JV to boost synergies, accelerate next-gen electrified vehicle technology

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The new joint venture will be 50/50 owned by Volvo Cars and Geely Holding and be headquartered in China with a subsidiary in Gothenburg, Sweden. in 1H 2017. billion (US$820 million) in the first half of 2017, compared to SEK 5.6 Volvo Cars, Geely Auto and LYNK & CO are controlled by Geely Holding, the Chinese car group.

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