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Northvolt & Vattenfall introduce modular energy storage solution to replace diesel generators

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Voltpack Mobile System delivers up to 250 kW with a scalable capacity from 245 to 1225 kWh of available energy. The system scales through a central interface hub, which can connect in parallel up to five self-contained Voltpacks, each containing three liquid-cooled, industrial-grade battery Voltpack Cores.

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NIO unveils new mid-size ET5 electric sedan; up to 1,000km with 150 kWh pack

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ET5 has been designed to meet the stringent five-star C-NCAP and Euro NCAP standards. NAD’s full features will be gradually rolled out after further development and validation, and will be available to users via a RMB 680 (US$105) monthly subscription under ADaaS (AD as a Service). ET5 features the latest in display technology.

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Volvo models across Europe to warn each other of slippery roads and hazards

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Volvo Cars is making its industry-first connected safety technology available across Europe as another step in its ambitions to improve traffic safety. Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert were first introduced in 2016 on Volvo’s 90 Series cars in Sweden and Norway.

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Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks share live vehicle data to improve traffic safety

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Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, and leading truck maker Volvo Trucks (independent companies despite the names) are collaborating to share real-time data to expand coverage of the companies’ connected safety technology—cloud-based systems that allow vehicle to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby hazards.

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Volvo Cars brings Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert to the US

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From model year 2021, Hazard Light Alert and Slippery Road Alert will allow certain Volvo cars to communicate with each other and automatically alert other Volvo drivers via a cloud-based network when the vehicle’s hazard lights are turned on or low friction is detected, and the system is properly connected to the internet.

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NIRA Dynamics, InfoCar expand availability of Road Surface Information software with OBD plug-in

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Sweden-based NIRA Dynamics, a software company developing sensor-fusion-based systems for different vehicle applications, is rolling out its Road Surface Information (RSI) software more broadly, in partnership with InfoCar AB.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar, the electric performance car brand jointly owned by Volvo Car Group and Zhejiang Geely Holding, unveiled the Polestar 2 electric fastback in an online reveal from Polestar’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. In common with all Polestar cars, Polestar 2 will only be available for ordering online. Pre-ordering is open.

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