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Volvo Cars introduces EX30 small electric SUV

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Volvo Cars revealed its first premium small SUV, the all-electric EX30, in an event in Milan, Italy. The EX30 expands Volvo’s all-electric offering to four models. The Volvo EX30 is available for order across Europe and other selected markets. Starting next year, the EX30 will also become available as a Cross Country variant.

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Volvo Penta & Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept

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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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Volvo Cars unveils flagship electric SUV EX90

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In Stockholm, Volvo Cars unveiled its new fully electric flagship SUV, the 7-seat EX90. Starting with the Volvo EX90, Volvo Cars will reveal one new fully electric car each year. The Volvo EX90 will be built in the US starting next year and later also in China. By 2030, the company aims to sell only fully electric cars.

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Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

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Volvo has delivered three heavy-duty line-haul electric trucks to Danfoss. The delivery of the three e-trucks is part of a larger partnership between Volvo Trucks and Danfoss, focusing on pioneering sustainable electric transport operations. Nine fully electric Volvo trucks are set to be in operation before 2024.

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Coke Canada Bottling acquiring 6 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

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Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot program to service its customer delivery routes throughout the Greater Montreal Area. Coke Canada Bottling is taking action on fuel efficiencies in their fleet through electrification and the usage of alternative fuel sources.

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Australian freight company orders 36 Volvo FL Electric trucks

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Australian express freight company, Team Global Express, has placed an order for 36 Volvo FL Electric trucks. This is Volvo’s largest electric truck order to date in Australia. The Volvo FL Electric model will be equipped with four 66 kWh battery packs for increased range and improved charging performance.

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

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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. To speed up the development, Volvo Group has joined forces with Daimler to develop and produce fuel cell systems that are tailor-made for heavy-duty vehicles.

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