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Official Pure-Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 Goes On Sale In UK

Pure-Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 Goes On Sale In UK

It costs over £50,000, though, so it’s not eligible for the country’s plug-in car grant.
By Andrei Nedelea 28 May 2020
General Volvo Limits Speed To 180 Km/h: Side Effect Is Positive For EVs

Volvo Limits Speed To 180 Km/h: Side Effect Is Positive For EVs

It might positively affect EVs if other brands will follow.
By Mark Kane 25 May 2020
Sales Volvo CEO Believes Fewer Gas Cars Will Be Bought When Lockdowns End

Volvo CEO Believes Fewer Gas Cars Will Be Bought When Lockdowns End

If there is any demand to be promoted, he hopes it is for electric vehicles.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 25 May 2020
Sales Volvo Improved Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales In April 2020

Volvo Improved Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales In April 2020

Sales results were affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but China and the plug-in segment are positive.
By Mark Kane 06 May 2020
Official Volvo S90 Sedan Now Only Available As PHEV In UK: Goodbye Gas, Diesel

Volvo S90 Sedan Now Only Available As PHEV In UK: Goodbye Gas, Diesel

The V90 wagon still gets multiple powertrain options, though
By Andrei Nedelea 07 April 2020
Sales 14.7% Of Global Volvo Sales In Q1 2020 Were Plug-Ins

14.7% Of Global Volvo Sales In Q1 2020 Were Plug-Ins

Close to 20,000 Volvo plug-in hybrids were sold during the first quarter - 62% more than a year ago.
By Mark Kane 04 April 2020
China Volvo Notes Positive Signs In China: Continues New Tech Investments

Volvo Notes Positive Signs In China: Continues New Tech Investments

Volvo will continue investments in "new technologies and products." Hopefully, the XC40 Recharge P8 will not be delayed.
By Mark Kane 26 March 2020
Manufacturing / Production Volvo Launches EV Battery Pack Assembly Line In Belgium

Volvo Launches EV Battery Pack Assembly Line In Belgium

The battery pack production for the XC40 Recharge P8 is ready.
By Mark Kane 06 March 2020
Rumors Volvo Reportedly Planning C40 All-Electric Coupe Crossover

Volvo Reportedly Planning C40 All-Electric Coupe Crossover

It’s apparently going to be a coupe-like version of the all-electric XC40 Recharge P8.
By Andrei Nedelea 05 March 2020
Sales 13.5% Of Global Volvo Sales In January Were Plug-Ins

13.5% Of Global Volvo Sales In January Were Plug-Ins

Despite some difficulties, Volvo is quickly improving plug-in car sales.
By Mark Kane 06 February 2020
Buses 60 Articulated Volvo 7900 Electric Coming To Malmö, Sweden

60 Articulated Volvo 7900 Electric Coming To Malmö, Sweden

Volvo's order backlog for the largest articulated EV is already close to 220 in Sweden alone.
By Mark Kane 02 February 2020
Rumors 7-Seat All-Electric Volvo XC90 Coming In 2022

7-Seat All-Electric Volvo XC90 Coming In 2022

All-electric Volvo XC90 Recharge to follow Volvo XC40 Recharge in 2022.
By Mark Kane 24 January 2020
Sales Volvo Opens Order Books For XC40 Recharge P8 AWD

Volvo Opens Order Books For XC40 Recharge P8 AWD

Demand for the all-electric XC40 Recharge P8 AWD is "strong". Production and sales to start later this year.
By Mark Kane 24 January 2020
Sales FINAL UPDATE: Quarterly Plug-In EV Sales Scorecard

FINAL UPDATE: Quarterly Plug-In EV Sales Scorecard

The most comprehensive listing of plug-in EV sales for the United States. Compiled quarterly, yearly, and all-time by automaker.
By Steven Loveday 17 January 2020
Manufacturing / Production Volvo To Build Battery Assembly Facility At Its U.S. Plant

Volvo To Build Battery Assembly Facility At Its U.S. Plant

Production of an all-electric XC90 in the U.S. will be supported by a local pack assembly facility.
By Mark Kane 16 January 2020
Sales In 2019, Volvo Sold Almost 46,000 Plug-In Electric Cars

In 2019, Volvo Sold Almost 46,000 Plug-In Electric Cars

6.5% of Volvo Cars sales were plug-ins last year. 20% are expected to be plug-ins this year.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2020
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Trucks Shows Heavy-Duty Electric Concept Truck

Volvo Trucks Shows Heavy-Duty Electric Concept Truck

A small number of heavy-duty electric trucks will be tested with selected customers soon. Commercialization expected afterward.
By Mark Kane 10 December 2019
Range / Efficiency TFLnow Checks Out Whether Volvo S60 PHEV EPA EV Range Is Achievable

TFLnow Checks Out Whether Volvo S60 PHEV EPA EV Range Is Achievable

Just 22 miles of EPA EV range and a 64 kW electric motor is not much, but for some users, it might be enough.
By Mark Kane 16 November 2019
Range / Efficiency 2020 Volvo PHEV Lineup Shows No Or Just A Little EPA EV Range Progress

2020 Volvo PHEV Lineup Shows No Or Just A Little EPA EV Range Progress

2020 Volvo plug-in hybrids barely exceed 20 miles of EPA range.
By Mark Kane 13 November 2019
Official Volvo Offers Free Electricity To Plug-In Hybrid Car Buyers

Volvo Offers Free Electricity To Plug-In Hybrid Car Buyers

Volvo will pay to charge your car.
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2019
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Trucks Launches Sales Of Electric Trucks

Volvo Trucks Launches Sales Of Electric Trucks

Initially only in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands
By Mark Kane 08 November 2019
Buses Volvo Scored Europe’s Largest Order For Electric Buses

Volvo Scored Europe’s Largest Order For Electric Buses

157 articulated buses can take some 23,500 passengers at once (150 each).
By Mark Kane 06 November 2019
Charging Volvo Recharge PHEVs To Drive In EV Mode For Free During 1st Year

Volvo Recharge PHEVs To Drive In EV Mode For Free During 1st Year

Driving in electric mode is cheaper. In the case of Volvo, it can be free during the first year.
By Mark Kane 23 October 2019
Official Volvo Says All Models Will Get Plug-In Recharge Versions

Volvo Says All Models Will Get Plug-In Recharge Versions

The all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 is welcomed by the rest of Volvo Recharge lineup (7 PHEVs from 40-, 60- and 90-series)
By Mark Kane 22 October 2019
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