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Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90, officially rolls off the assembly line

Electrek

The first all-electric Volvo EM90 officially rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday. Volvo’s EM90 is the brand’s first electric minivan, complete with a “Scandinavian living room” interior.

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Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future

Green Car Reports

Volvo believes an electric minivan could be the future of luxury vehicles—in some markets at least. The automaker on Saturday fully revealed the all-electric EM90 and confirmed the opening of pre-orders in China.

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IIHS: Minivans Don't Do Enough to Protect Rear Passengers

The Truth About Cars

Minivans are undefeated as family haulers, but a recent announcement from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) casts doubt on their ability to protect the precious cargo in their back seats. All of the minivans on sale in the U.S.

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Volvo teases first 100% electric minivan, the EM90 is like a ‘Scandinavian living room’

Electrek

Volvo ’s first all-electric minivan is on its way. The Swedish automaker teased the electric EM90 minivan Thursday, claiming it’s like a “Scandinavian living room on the move.” more… The post Volvo teases first 100% electric minivan, the EM90 is like a ‘Scandinavian living room’ appeared first on Electrek.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

Green Car Congress

In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. The commercial version with sealed side and back windows has an all-electric range of 252 kilometers (157 miles) and is available for RMB 83,800 (US$11,800).

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Volvo EM90 Minivan Probably Not Coming to North America

The Truth About Cars

Earlier this year, Volvo teased the all-electric EM90 minivan. While minivans have become pure poison on our market, Asian countries still utilize them due to the fact that they offer more interior space than just about everything else. Though the EM90 isn’t your average runabout. What are your thoughts?

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Rivian develops a sliding door patent, hinting toward a minivan

Teslarati

Rivian has filed a new patent that describes a dual guide rail sliding door that would be perfect for a minivan. The design is driving speculation that Rivian could be on its way to develop the market’s first electric minivan just after it produced the industry’s first production version of an all-electric pickup truck.

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