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Volvo Cars successfully places first green bond, raises €500M

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A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects. The proceeds of the bond will be used to fund the design, development and manufacturing of fully electric cars in line with the company’s recently established Green Finance Framework.

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Volvo Cars raises €500M for electrification through second green bond issue

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All proceeds are earmarked for funding and accelerating the company’s transformation towards becoming a fully electric carmaker by 2030 and becoming climate-neutral and circular by 2040. The successful placement shows that there is still a demand for sustainable investment opportunities, the company said.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

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According to the company, the pickup will be open for pre-orders in the second quarter of 2021, with deliveries starting “as early as 2023.” – March 10, via Green Car Reports. The company recently executed a purchase and sales agreement on an engineering facility in Tunica , according to Yahoo! March 14, via CleanTechnica.

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