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Green Car Congress
MARCH 16, 2023
Volvo Penta and leading North American telescopic boom excavator manufacturer Gradall Industries are showcasing the latest development in their partnership at CONEXPO this week—an electrified version of the OEM’s XL 4100 V highway speed wheeled excavator.
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Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Volvo Trucks North America introduced a battery-powered parking cooler as a factory-installed option for its VNM 630, VNL 630, VNL 670, VNL 730 and VNL 780 sleeper models. The battery-powered parking cooler allows drivers to keep the cab and sleeper comfortable without idling the engine.
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CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 6, 2024
Full battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for just 7.2% continued] The post Volvo Reaches 44% Plugin Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica. of the US auto market last year, compared to 16% in.
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Green Car Congress
JULY 2, 2021
Volvo Penta has begun production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, named “Revolutionary Technology” (RT). —Giorgio Paris, President of Volvo Penta Industrial. This project is a true example of Volvo Penta’s customer-focused evolutionary approach.
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Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2021
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group officially outlined their pioneering roadmap for the new fuel-cell joint venture cellcentric, as part of an industry-first commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks and beyond. Battery-electric trucks alone will not make this possible.
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CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 4, 2023
Volvo CE brought its EC230 battery-powered 23-ton excavator to a trade show in New Orleans this week to showcase its capabilities.
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EV Obssesion
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
The post Battery-Powered NAWA Racer, SEVEN Concept, Solaris Charging Park, Concept Recharge appeared first on EV Obsession.
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Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Volvo Cars will introduce the fully electric XC40 SUV to the public on 16 October. The company says that, in true Volvo tradition, it is also introducing one of the safest cars on the road, despite a fresh set of challenges presented by the absence of an internal combustion engine. —Malin Ekholm, head of safety at Volvo Cars.
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Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2020
Volvo Cars will equip its next-generation cars with Luminar LiDAR and perception technology. The partnership will deliver Volvo’s first fully self-driving technology for highways and paves the way for future active safety developments. Volvo Cars took a stake in Luminar in 2018 ( earlier post ).
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CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The Volvo Group and Pilot Company, the biggest travel center operator in North America, have signed a Letter of Intent in a partnership to build a nationwide public charging network to support the expansion of the battery-powered Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
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Teslarati
MARCH 15, 2022
Volvo Car USA and Starbucks are partnering to establish the first public electric vehicle charging network at numerous U.S. The charging stations, powered by ChargePoint, will be installed at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-miles corridor from Seattle to Denver. Starbucks Static Map (Credit: Volvo).
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EV Central
APRIL 11, 2024
Renault and the Volvo truck group have announced they are working together to hatch a pioneering new family of electric vans that will be sold under the Flexis badge when they go on sale in 2026. Renault and Volvo aren’t the only car-makers investing in pioneering electric vans.
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Cars That Think
DECEMBER 4, 2023
according to a 2023 study citing recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , gasoline-powered, internal-combustion engine (ICE) cars were involved in about 1,530 fires per every 100,000 sold. In the U.S., Yet, says, Paul A. 498 of the vehicles in its holds were electric cars.
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The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 2, 2023
Volvo Cars is suspending sedan sales in the United Kingdom and it looks like North America could be next if we consider the brand’s rationale. But Volvo expressed its intention to further consolidate its lineup as a way to boost profitability and appears to be taking steps toward that goal. is now absent the S60, V60, and V90.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Three battery packs provide an installed total capacity of more than 600 kWh. The batteries used in the eActros LongHaul employ lithium-iron phosphate cell technology (LFP). The batteries of the production eActros LongHaul can be charged from 20 to 80% in well under 30 minutes at a charging station with an output of about one megawatt.
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Electrek
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Volvo CE is giving us a closer look into its research and development process, showing off an autonomous battery-powered prototype construction vehicle that’s currently in the works.
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MAY 16, 2013
Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) is ramping up production of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid ( earlier post ) by 90% to meet demand, especially in Holland, Belgium and Italy. All in all, Volvo Cars will produce 7,600 plug-in hybrids in 2013, with a 2014 target of 10,000 units. This corresponds to fuel consumption of 1.8
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Green Car Congress
APRIL 15, 2015
Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. The new S60L Twin Engine is manufactured in Volvo Cars’ Chengdu Plant. kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
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Cars That Think
MARCH 11, 2023
It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid. If too much or too little electricity is present in the power grid, the network can suddenly become unbalanced.
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Setec Powerr
OCTOBER 27, 2022
” According to a survey by Volvo in 2019, 58 percent of drivers cited range anxiety as a significant barrier to buying an electric car. If you still fear electric vehicles, let’s discuss what you can do if your electric car runs out of power. When my Tesla’s power is close to zero. Charging your Tesla.
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Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2015
Volvo Cars has unveiled a D5 Twin Engine Special Edition of its V60 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid, which went on sale in 2012. kWh Lithium-ion battery pack using the same proven configuration used in the V60 D6 Twin Engine. kWh Lithium-ion battery pack using the same proven configuration used in the V60 D6 Twin Engine.
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Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2012
At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Earlier post.) and Russia.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 23, 2023
Power has released its Initial Quality Study for 2023 and the big takeaway seems to be that the automotive industry continues to fumble. Power's 2023 U.S. Power said their sample size was too small to be considered official. Image: Volvo Cars; J.D. Power] Become a& TTAC& insider. Initial Quality Study.
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Baua Electric
APRIL 4, 2024
The Wirtgen Group’s battery-powered HAMM HD 12e VV is designed to have the same capabilities as a conventional diesel compaction roller. In February, Skanska completed a 90-day pilot program using the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator. Skanska’s unit is one of five pre-production models currently being tested in North America.
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Baua Electric
JANUARY 18, 2024
Florida-based Air Burners, a manufacturer of air curtain burner systems, collaborated with Rolls-Royce and Volvo Construction Equipment to develop a portable machine that turns biomass waste into energy. The BioCharger is designed to provide off-grid power from vegetative waste.
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Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2015
With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. System power (hp).
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Teslarati
MAY 6, 2021
Two new studies from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Transport & Environment (T&E) have suggested that advances in technology would enable battery-powered heavy trucks like the Tesla Semi to become cheaper to own and run compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts.
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EV Central
MARCH 27, 2024
They’ll join established Geely group brands Volvo and Polestar in Australia. Previewing the battery-powered Tesla Model Y fighter ahead of its official debut at the Beijing motor show next month, Galaxy says the E5 will be the first model it produces that will be available in left- and right-hand drive.
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
This time, it's Volvo. Volvo Cars is introducing the Volvo ReCharge Concept , a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be recharged via a regular electrical outlet for maximum environmental benefit. The batteries are intended to have a useful life beyond that of the car itself.
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Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
Proton Power Systems recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smith Electric Vehicles, the commercial electric vehicle division of The Tanfield Group Plc. Proton Power Systems is the parent company of Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH, an independent fuel cell system developer, based in Germany.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Daimler Trucks also presented for the first time a preview of a purely battery-powered long-haul truck, the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul, which is designed to cover regular journeys on routes that can be planned in an energy-efficient manner. Its range on one battery charge will be approximately 500 kilometers. ePowertrain.
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Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 PHEV.
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Green Cars News
JANUARY 11, 2011
As the Detroit Auto Show opens for press previews once again today, Volvo Cars is spotlighting an important issue of electric car safety as it reveals more about its plans for battery powered cars. The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) as it is officially know, opens its doors to the public at the end [.].
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Green Cars News
JUNE 14, 2010
It was the green car of the year even before it went electric, and now Volvo is planning to introduce a battery powered version of the C30. The former Ford brand will now provide 10 Volvo C30 [.].
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MyEVOnline
JULY 27, 2020
Recently, the Volvo cars’ CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, emphasized the importance of state-backed charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) involve two technologies: battery-powered electric motor and internal combustion engine. Volvo’s Mission.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2011
The project sponsors—including Volvo Cars, Vattenfall, A-hus, ICA and Siemens—said that the family’s 80% drop shows that the government’s climate target of a 40% reduction in Swedish carbon dioxide emissions by 2020 is already within the reach of the average household using the best available know-how and technology.
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Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 21, 2022
UPS has ordered 10,000 electric vehicles and FedEx plans to make its entire pickup and delivery fleet battery-powered by 2040. Batteries are also less effective in the cold, but there’s a general nationwide increase in demand for truck use around the holidays, so EV trucks may hinder fleet operations during peak seasons.
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EV Obssesion
APRIL 15, 2021
During Earth Month 2021, the search for a new battery-powered vehicle just got easier ATLANTA, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The electric vehicle (EV) boom is about to go into overdrive as auto manufacturers increasingly prioritize the electrification of their vehicle fleets and shoppers express their openness to making the switch.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Volvo has pulled the drapes off the Volvo EM90, its first minivan in more than 70 years of car-making. Not only that it’s battery-powered and more luxurious than its flagship XC90 SUV. That’s because both Zeekr and Volvo are owned by the same Chinese parent, Geely. 2024 Volvo EM90.
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Baua Electric
JUNE 2, 2023
Battery-powered using deals a cleaner, quieter and sooner or later less expensive technique to move — an aspirational perspective that branding executives should distill right into a slew of catchy unutilized automobile names. The battery-powered Jaguar is the I-Era. It’s no longer going superb. Whisk Toyota.
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Charged EVs
JANUARY 5, 2024
Still, the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX30 stand out as particularly important EVs for 2024. That clears the first hurdle to qualify Kia’s electric three-row utility for the $7,500 federal purchase incentive (details on battery minerals and assembly are yet to be revealed). Volvo EX30: small and inexpensive, but is it premium?
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Green Cars News
JUNE 2, 2009
A unique joint project between carmaker Volvo and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall is to see the production of battery-powered Volvos featuring plug-in hybrid technology as early as 2012. Volvo Cars also have FlexiFuel models which are powered by E85 (85 percent renewable bioethanol and 15 per cent petrol).
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Baua Electric
MARCH 7, 2024
It should win over many buyers who aren’t used to battery power and will be more comfortable with a vehicle that feels familiar to them.” The internal space allows up to seven occupants and the most powerful version with two electric motors is capable of producing up to 384hp with impressive performance.”
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Green Car Congress
AUGUST 6, 2010
Ener1 has signed up two new customers for its Li-ion batteries: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Toro. Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea will receive Li-ion battery packs for electric buses; the packs are similar configurations as packs currently in operation in California with AC Transit. Tags: Batteries. million and 136.0
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