Volvo inks deal with Batteryloop to repurpose electric bus batteries
Volvo and Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop ink global deal to repurpose batteries from electric buses.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Former Volvo executive launches electric truck startup
Former Volvo Trucks North and South America executive launches TrovaCV, a new company offering customised engineering and manufacturing expertise for fully electric commercial vehicles.
Polestar confirms location for first electric car showroom in UK
Volvo-owned EV brand Polestar announces Westfield London, Europe’s largest shopping centre, as location for first UK “Space” showroom.
Volvo to supply all-electric buses as W.A. agrees to Perth trial on short route
WA government to trial - from 2022 - four Volvo all-electric buses as step towards transitioning 900-strong bus fleet away from diesel models to zero-emissions.
Volvo makes its first electric car – XC40 Recharge – available for order
The first of five electric cars planned by Volvo by 2025, the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric SUV is now available to order in the UK.
Geely commences production of all-electric Polestar 2 in China
Volvo owner Geely begins production of Polestar 2 all electric car, which could be in Australia later this year.
Volvo heralds “flawless launch” of 24-hour electric vehicle battery factory
Volvo says there are no issues – including for the all-important supply of cells – at its newly launched Belgium electric car battery factory.
Volvo’s Polestar challenges Mad Max future with “serene” new EV concept
Polestar eschews the "Mad Max" designs of some electric concepts, and opts instead for "avant-garde" luxury.
Eight new electric vehicle models set to join Australia market in 2020
At least eight new electric vehicle models will hit Australian shores in 2020 opening up choice for drivers wanting to reduce personal emissions or simply have the latest auto tech. But will the Tesla Model Y be one of them?
Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China
Volvo-owned Polestar announces production of prototype all-electric Polestar 2 has begun in China in line with timetable for launch and delivery in 2020.