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The Volvo EX90 Will Get A Big Battery Upgrade

Despite its flagship status in Volvo’s lineup of electric models, the EX90 SUV’s high-voltage battery pack is not what I’d call top-tier. That’s because it’s rated at roughly 400 volts, which is fine for most applications, but for a flagship product, it’s behind rivals such as the Kia EV9, Hyundai…

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Trump imposed steel tariffs in 2018. Here’s what happened

Trump implement a similar policy during his first term - and it caused international backlash

The Independent UK

Volvo Has Many New Cars on the Way

Last year was Volvo's second consecutive year of record sales, with 763,389 cars delivered, or 8 percent more than the previous year. Despite this solid result, the Geely-owned brand braces for a "turbulent 2025 due to challenging market conditions." To stay competitive, it's putting the finishing touches on an updated…

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Volvo Cars Cuts Sales Forecast On Market Headwinds

Sweden's Volvo Cars on Wednesday drastically cut its sales forecast for the year, saying car markets in China, Europe and the United States are "increasingly under pressure."

International Business Times

Volvo Waves The White Flag On Cheap EVs

Today on Critical Materials: Volvo won't go downmarket on EVs, Tesla sends out invites for Cybercab launch, and GM buddies up to hydrogen.

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Why Volvo is hammering home safety after EV ambitions dashed

Volvo is reminding drivers of its safety “superpower” as it seeks to grab market share in a struggling EV market.

Fortune

Volvo EX30 Made In Belgium May Still Be Affordable. Here’s Why

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan indicated that the company is expected to have the same gross margin on the EX30s made in China and Europe.

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Volvo EX60, ES90 Will Be Among Five New EVs Built On Next-Gen Platforms

Volvo elaborated plenty on its plans to become a technology company, but offered little insight into range and charging improvements on its EVs.

InsideEVs

Why has Volvo scrapped plans to be fully electric by 2030?

“We will be fully electric probably in 50% of the market way before 2030, but in the other 50%, it’s going to take a lot longer," CEO Jim Rowan told Fortune.

Fortune

Volvo ES90 Teased: Range Topping Electric Sedan Coming Soon

We'd heard rumors about the ES90, but now it's officially confirmed. CEO Jim Rowan says the electric flagship sedan is coming shortly.

InsideEVs

Volvo Backs Off EV-Only Promise, Will Likely Push Hybrids Instead

After promising only EVs after the turn of the decade, Volvo instead looks to hybrids as EV demand softens.

InsideEVs

Why Volvo’s focus on safety and ‘human-centric technology’ are anchor points during turbulent times

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan on the benefits of driving in the 'premium' lane.

Fortune

The Volvo EX30 Is Already A Sales Hit

The Swedish-based automaker also delivered one million electrified vehicles globally through March 2024 and is well on its way to becoming an EV-only maker by 2030.

InsideEVs

Volvo Boss Is Confident EVs Will See ‘Tremendous Growth’

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan doesn’t seem to agree with some of the gloomy predictions floating around. But is he right?

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Volvo CEO: Dropping Apple CarPlay Is the Wrong Approach

CEO Jim Rowan says CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t going anywhere.

Volvo commits to CarPlay, as rival ditches Apple's in-car system

Volvo's CEO believes that offering Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and its own in-car systems is best for customers

The Guardian - UK

Mercedes says electric car market is ‘brutal’ for manufacturers

German company points to ‘intense price competition’, which it sees as unsustainable

InsideEVs

UPDATE: Volvo EX90 Delayed To Mid-2024 Over Software Integration Issue

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan said the "five- or six-month" delay is caused by the "complexity of the software code" around the EX90's standard LiDAR system.

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Volvo Lineup To Be Fully Electric By 2030, “No Ifs, No Buts”

Brands like BMW and Toyota are playing it safe and going with a diversified powertrain offering ranging from gasoline, battery-powered, and hydrogen-powered platforms for the foreseeable future.

InsideEVs

Will Tesla's Price War Accelerate EV Adoption?

As legacy automakers and startups try to catch up to Tesla’s EV dominance, some are wondering if price cuts will speed up the transition to EVs.

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Volvo Cuts 1,300 White-Collar Jobs In Sweden To Reduce Costs

No production line workers will be affected by the job cuts.

InsideEVs

Volvo CEO Says Tiptoeing Towards Full EV Adoption Is A Bad Idea

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan thinks that going at a reduced speed towards an all-electric future, all while continuing to develop combustion engine models is a mistake.

Motor1

Volvo CEO Argues Truly Autonomous Cars Are A Long Way Off

He's also quite convinced that the current definitions of autonomous driving as defined by the SAE are "nonsense."

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2024 Volvo EX30 Debut Confirmed For June 15 Debut With "Decent Range"

With its new entry-level EV, the Swedish brand wants to lure in younger buyers.

Bangkok Post

Toyota Chief Says 'Silent Majority' Has Doubts About Pursuing Only EVs

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda said he is among the auto industry's silent majority in questioning whether electric vehicles should be pursued exclusively, comments that reflect a growing uneasiness about how quickly car companies can transition.

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