Everyone knew US electric car sales would be down in the 4th quarter. After the $7,500 US EV tax credit was killed, the only question was how far sales would drop. I like looking for surprises, though, and trying to find out what will happen or what happened that people … [continued]
Volvo Cars is opening the order books for the 2026 Volvo EX90, now enhanced with hardware and software upgrades. Powered by the company’s new 800-volt electric system, the EX90 can charge even faster*, while a core computer upgrade enables new and improved safety, collision avoidance and driver support features. New … [continued]
Volvo invited CleanTechnica to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Charleston automotive factory where they will be adding production capacity for the XC60 and another yet-to-be-announced, second-generation, extended-range electric vehicle by 2030. Disclaimer: Volvo paid for the author’s travel and accommodations to attend this event. We sat down with Volvo … [continued]
Volvo’s manufacturing plant just outside Charleston, South Carolina, is the company’s first in the US and exclusively produces its fully electric EX90 as well as the Polestar 3. The factory opened in 2015, with Volvo investing $1.3 billion in the plant over the last decade. This week, the company announced … [continued]
Volvo Cars has the most ambitious electrification plan among non-tiny legacy automakers. At the moment, 20% of its global vehicle sales are fully electric vehicle sales. Another 24% are plugin hybrids. The company plans to reach 90–100% plugin vehicle sales by 2030. One of the models that is expected to … [continued]
August saw plugin EVs take 59.0% share in Sweden, up from 56.0% year-on-year. BEV share fell YoY, while PHEV share increased. Overall auto volume was 20,168 units, up 6% YoY. The Volvo EX40 was the best-selling BEV in August. August’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs take 59.0% share in … [continued]
Volvo EX90 Crowned World Luxury Car of 2025 Sweden has the lowest road traffic fatality rates in the European Union and the rest of the world — 2.0 per million inhabitants, or about 200 road fatalities in 2024, down by 4 deaths since 2020. Sweden’s success in reducing traffic fatalities … [continued]
Volvo Cars has launched Abbey Road Studios Mode, a sound technology designed to capture the essence of the iconic recording studio’s unique environment. Following the announcement of the mode last year, it is now debuting in all Volvo EX90 cars fitted with the optional Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio system, free … [continued]
May saw plugin EVs take 94.9% share in Norway, up from 82.3% year on year. BEVs alone took 93.9% share. Overall auto volume was 14,260 units, up 39% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle. May’s auto sales saw combined EVs take 94.9% share in Norway, comprising 93.9% … [continued]
The all-electric Volvo EX90 is the most impressive new luxury car launched in the past 12 months, says the World Car Awards expert jury. The seven-seat family SUV claims the title of World Luxury Car with its comfortable and refined interior, advanced safety technology and distinctive Scandinavian design. The EX90 took the crown as the results were announced today, ahead of the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan. The World Car Awards jury, made up of 96 car journalists from 30 countries, evaluated the EX90 during extensive test drives where they could fully … [continued]
