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Volvo Trucks leading market in Europe and in N America for electric heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks leads the market in Europe and in North America for heavy electric trucks after the first quarter of 2023. Now, its electric product range is being made available in new markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa. In total, the manufacturer has sold almost 5,000 electric trucks in about 40 countries.

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NIO’s expansion into German, Dutch, Danish and Swedish markets coming with buildout of battery swap stations

Green Car Congress

China-based smart electric vehicle company NIO unveiled details of its products and services for Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden at a European launch event in Berlin. This expansion follows NIO’s entry into the Norwegian market last year. NIO is committed to a comprehensive battery charging system in the new markets.

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Altris to manufacture sodium-ion cathode material in Sweden

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The new facility, called ‘Ferrum’, will have the annual capacity to produce 2000 metric tonnes of Altris’ cathode material Fennac, enabling 1GWh of sustainable sodium-ion batteries to enter the market each year. This expertise derives from the Sandvik AB’s long industrial experience in Sweden.

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All-Electric ZEEKR 001 and ZEEKR X available for Pre-order in Germany now

Electric Cars Report

Chinese electric mobility technology brand ZEEKR opened pre-orders in Germany after Sweden and the Netherlands for the ZEEKR 001 luxury Shooting Brake and ZEEKR X urban compact luxury SUV, with first deliveries commencing in Germany in the first half 2024.

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Volvo Trucks testing hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads above the Arctic Circle

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks is now testing hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden; ice, wind and lots of snow make an ideal testing environment. The harsh conditions on public roads in northern Sweden, with ice, wind and lots of snow, make an ideal testing environment.

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Daimler/Traton/Volvo JV opens heavy-duty EV charging hubs in France and Sweden – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Milence , an EV charging joint venture of Daimler Truck, the TRATON Group and Volvo, has expanded its operations to the French and Swedish markets. Milence plans a swift transition to Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology as soon as it becomes available. In late 2023, Milence opened its first charging hub in Venlo, the Netherlands.

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April 2023 – BEVs dominated car sales in Sweden

Push EVs

Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle share reached 55.7% of the auto market in April, up from 48.2% Overall auto market volume was 20,588 units, down some 6% YoY, and down 35% from pre-2020 seasonal norms. In terms of volumes, against a 6% shrinking overall market, BEVs increased YoY volume by some 28%, to 6,928 units.

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