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NREL/Volvo study demonstrates approach to quantify automated vehicle fuel savings

Green Car Congress

Automated control of cars may enable drivers to achieve more fuel savings than if they were completely in charge, according to a new study conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Volvo Cars. The study findings are detailed in a paper in the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine.

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Fleet Review: Volvo XC40 Recharge

Green Fleet Magazine

The Volvo XC40 Recharge offers fleets the familiar premium Volvo experience, electrified.

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Volvo Updates and Streamlines EV, Hybrid Lineup

Green Fleet Magazine

Updated model names will make it easier for existing and new fleet customers to understand which vehicles in Volvo's lineup are fully electric. Updates to hybrid models are expected to result in CO2 emission reductions and fuel economy improvements.

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Volvo XC40 crossover SUV to be company's first all-electric car

Green Car Reports

The Volvo XC40 is the automaker's first all-electric car hiding in plain sight, according to the automaker. Volvo's chief designer and Polestar head, Thomas Ingenlath, confirmed to British magazine AutoCar last week that the new XC40 will be the first Volvo available with an all-electric powertrain.

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Volvo Declares Last Diesel Car Will Be Produced in Early 2024

Green Fleet Magazine

Volvo announced at Climate Week NYC the end of production to all diesel-powered Volvo Car models by early 2024, with the aim to be a climate neutral company by 2040.

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Volvo Trucks extends XE fuel efficiency package to 16L engine

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Volvo Trucks is adding two X—exceptional efficiency—drivetrain packages featuring the 16-liter Volvo D16 engine for the North American market. Volvo first introduced its downspeeding concept in September 2011 with the XE13 powertrain package, which utilizes Volvo’s 13-liter D13 engine. ratio instead of the 3.73

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Volvo Car USA Announces Full 2024 Model Year Pricing

Green Fleet Magazine

The lineup of Volvo cars features mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicles.

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