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Volvo Cars reports sales of 58,667 cars worldwide in March, down 22.1%; electrified share increased to 36%

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During the first quarter, the number of cars sold increased gradually to a total of 148,295 cars as the supply chain constraints affecting Volvo Cars and the auto industry continued to slowly ease. In March, sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up 35.5% In March, sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up 35.5%

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Volvo Cars sales down 17.2% in February, share of electrified cars increased to 33%

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Sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up for 33.0% Sales of fully electric cars increased by 229.5% Recharge sales increased by 7.0% Recharge sales increased by 7.0% Fully electric cars increased by 174.9% Supply shortages will remain a constraining factor for Volvo Cars and the auto industry.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

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The L2 models recharge from a wall outlet; each unit is equipped with dual J1772 plugs and can charge 2 vehicles at once. The L3 fast chargers also recharge from a wall outlet; each model is compatible with CHAdeMO or Tesla standards. Freewire products currently offer Level 2 charging at 7.5 kW or DC fast charging at 50 kW.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

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To date, the relatively high cost of batteries has kept electric and plug-in vehicles at the fringes of the auto industry. Many of the other executives have years of experience in the auto business. In a series hybrid, the electric engine propels the car down the road.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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While the most common place for recharging was at home (51%), many are also charging their vehicles while out and about. Volvo Cars is taking a bold lead with electrification in the auto industry. Additionally, every new Volvo car launched in 2019 onwards will have an electric motor.

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Mercedes to go all-electric by end of decade where conditions allow; investing €40B+ in BEVs 2022-2030

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With regard to cell manufacturing, Mercedes-Benz intends to team up with new European partners to develop and efficiently produce future cells and modules, a step which ensures that Europe remains at the heart of the auto industry even in an electric era.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. The XC40 Recharge, Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle, was released in 2020. Stages in Electrification.