The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way In South Africa As BEV Sales Go Up 35% In 2024
Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) breached the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2024. Last year, 1,257 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up 35% from 929 units sold in 2023.
Worksite in Sweden Reaches 50% Electrification
Electric heavy-duty construction equipment is becoming all the rage, becoming one of the hot new areas of the electrification era. Now, a worksite in Sweden, where there’s an extra focus on achieving freedom from fossil fuels, has reached 50% electrification.
California fleet operator provides a two-year case study of electrifying Class 8 trucks
If you’re a decision-maker for a commercial vehicle fleet that’s considering going electric, one of the best things you can do is to study the experiences of fleets that
Volvo’s most affordable EV will arrive with up to $9,000 in discounts, but here’s the deal
Volvo’s most affordable EV, the EX30, already has up to $9,000 in discounts with US deliveries just around the corner. However, with some limitations, the Volvo EX30 could face stiff competition with better deals on Tesla, Kia,
Top Selling Automakers in World for EV Sales
Following up on our report on the top selling electric vehicle models in the world, here’s a broader look at the top selling auto brands and auto groups/OEMs. Top Selling Auto Brands In October, #1 BYD, now deep into pricing
Saldivar’s Trucking: first owner-operator to deploy Volvo VNR Electric semi
Owner-operators are a huge part of the heavy truck market, and they’ve been among the most hesitant groups to transition from diesel to electric semi trucks. That may be changing, however, as Saldivar’s Trucking becomes first independent
Tesla and BYD dominance of leasing market shaken by MG, Volvo and plug in hybrids
The dominance of Tesla and its big Chinese rival BYD in the leasing market is being shaken by a number of rising EV brands,
Fewer Americans Want EVs, But Not For The Reasons You Think
- EV demand has fallen while appetite for hybrids has grown, according to a new study from consulting firm EY.
- According to the survey, 11% of U.S. car buyers plan to buy an EV in the next 2 years, down
Volvo CE expands Swedish facility for electric wheel loader production – Charged EVs
Volvo CE, the Swedish automaker’s construction equipment subsidiary, has inaugurated a new facility to support the production of electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden. The building
2.5 Million Volvos Will Get This Big Software Update
- The 2025 Volvo XC90, EX90 and EX30 feature a new Google infotainment screen.
- You can now access the main functions with fewer taps.
- 2.5 million older Volvos will also get access to the new interface with an OTA update.