Volvo, Polestar go all-in on EVs; JLR mixes it up
JLR will invest $19 billion in the next five years, primarily in electrification......»»
Volvo ups sticker price on new EX90 EV by $3,300 despite missing features
One Volvo dealer said 40 percent of his EX90 reservations were canceled because the EV will be missing several safety and entertainment features at launch......»»
Volvo softens EV-or-bust strategy as hybrids show promise
Some Volvo dealers fear the consequences of sticking to the 2030 target as EV growth slows, and CEO Jim Rowan says hybrids can be a bridge for customers not ready to dump gasoline......»»
Model mixes AI and physics to do global forecasts
Google/academic project is great with weather, has some limits for climate. Enlarge / Image of some of the atmospheric circulation seen during NeuralGCM runs. (credit: Google) Right now, the world's best weather forecast.....»»
Volvo EX90 might be delivered to customers without key features
The automaker is telling customers that some functions in its flagship electric SUV may have to be added later via over-the-air update......»»
Feds give $1 billion to GM, Stellantis for EV projects
The Energy Department is giving out $1.7 billion in grants to GM, Stellantis, Volvo Group and several suppliers to help support the industry's EV transition......»»
Overheated EV market evaporates 95% of Polestar"s shareholder value
Polestar's stock price has dropped below a dollar, putting the Swedish automaker's listing on the Nasdaq in jeopardy......»»
Why Polestar Automotive Stock Crashed This Week
Why Polestar Automotive Stock Crashed This Week.....»»
BMW, Mercedes, Volvo turn to natural fibers to make cars more sustainable
Demand is so strong for products made using alternative materials that interiors giant Forvia has created a stand-alone company to address the need......»»
Swedish EV maker Polestar confirms delay in Q1 earnings report
Swedish EV maker Polestar confirms it is delaying its Q1 earnings report. The company first needs to file its annual report for the year ended December 2023......»»
This is Volvo’s production-ready fully autonomous Class 8 truck
Some believe autonomous trucks are the answer to a shortage of truck drivers. Enlarge / Aurora's sensors festoon this Volvo VNL class 8 truck. (credit: Volvo Trucks) Recently, we took a look at Volvo's VNL new Class 8 h.....»»
Volvo"s Q1 EV sales plunge: A momentary blip or a sign its 2030 plan is in jeopardy?
Volvo EV sales in the U.S. plummeted 65 percent in the first quarter. According to Cox Automotive estimates, it was the largest year-over-year percentage decline in the luxury segment......»»
The Volvo VNL, a heavy truck purpose-designed for North American roads
Blindspot cameras and radars, a more efficient engine, and lower-drag cab all help. Enlarge / America sends five times more freight by truck than rail, so it's important to start making those trucks more fuel efficient and safer......»»
Polestar CEO open to letting Apple ‘take over all the screens’ with next-gen CarPlay
Last week, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius made it clear that the automaker has no plans to support Apple’s next-generation CarPlay platform. In a new interview with The Verge, Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath took a different approach and said t.....»»
Rivian taps Volvo executive as COO ahead of new-model launch
Rivian Automotive Inc. hired Javier Varela as its new chief operations officer to help the electric-vehicle maker scale output as it prepares to roll out a lower-cost model geared for the mass market......»»
Polestar delays SEC filing, says it needs to review "certain errors" in previous financial statements
Polestar said it believes the historical errors are expected to "positively impact net loss by less than five percent for 2021, and negatively impact net loss by less than five percent.".....»»
Legislators too ‘trigger happy" on banning alternative fuels, Volvo Trucks says
As legislators and regulators across the globe pursue fully emissions-free transportation, Volvo Truck's complaint raises questions about whether alternative fuels have a role to play in a green future......»»
Legislators too ‘trigger-happy" on banning alternative fuels, Volvo Trucks says
As legislators and regulators across the globe pursue fully emissions-free transportation, Volvo Truck's complaint raises questions about whether alternative fuels have a role to play in a green future......»»
The Polestar Phone is Here, and it Looks Pretty Familiar
At the moment the phone is exclusive for Chinese markets. The post The Polestar Phone is Here, and it Looks Pretty Familiar appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, it was reported that EV manufacturer Polestar was working on launching i.....»»
The Polestar Phone Makes its Debut
At the moment the phone is exclusive for Chinese markets. The post The Polestar Phone Makes its Debut appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, it was reported that EV manufacturer Polestar was working on launching its first-ever smartpho.....»»
A Polestar Phone now inexplicably exists
Polestar normally makes electric cars, but now it's releasing a phone. The Polestar Phone. Someday it will unlock your Polestar car. [credit:.....»»