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.
The EV Slowdown Will Last Another 12-18 Months, Analysts Say
- The current slowdown in electric car sales will last another 12-18 months, analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a new report.
- Starting around 2027, they expect EV sales to start accelerating again.
- Big automakers should team up
Next-Gen Volvo Electric Semi Truck To Deliver Up To 373 Miles Of Range
- Volvo Trucks says its next-generation electric semi will be able to drive up to 373 miles on a full charge.
- The truck cab will go on sale in late 2025 with smaller and more efficient electric motors.
Most Car Sales (51%) in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report – CleanTechnica
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Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring 887,000 sales (in a 1.73-million-unit overall market). That’s up 33% year
BYD Is Leading The EV Revolution, & Now Autonomous Driving Too? – CleanTechnica
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BYD is outperforming Tesla in several critical areas according to ABI Research. In its latest report, which compares the performance of 18 electric car manufacturers,
BYD’s bold move in Germany could spell big trouble for Volkswagen
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making big moves to gain a foothold in Europe. BYD’s latest deal could spell big trouble for Volkswagen in Germany.
BYD is taking over its distributor
Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over
It's got a sport sedan. It's got a crossover. It's even got a robotaxi you'll soon see on U.S. roads. So not only does China's Zeekr brand—part of the Geely Group conglomerate that also owns Volvo, Lotus and more—feel like
This Brand New Nissan Leaf Stranded Its Owner
- New EVs often have teething issues that negatively impact reliability, even if the core technology is solid.
- We generally say that old, proven cars like the Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3 are safer bets for reliability-oriented