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DTNA, Volvo launch EV infrastructure coalition

PACT’s purpose is to overcome the barriers delaying access to ZEV infrastructure and enhancing national climate policies.

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Tim Hortons is now using Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Volvo Trucks’ zero-tailpipe emission vehicles are the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in Tim Hortons’ fleet.

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Loblaw adopts Volvo VNR electric trucks for grocery transport

The largest food/pharmacy retailer in Canada has selected Volvo’s VNR Electric for grocery delivery in Montreal.

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Volvo Trucks, Danfoss partner on 24-hour electric trucks

One of the Volvo trucks will operate 24 hours a day, five days per week, without significant charging downtime.

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NACFE to monitor 21 electric trucks – including Tesla Semi

The goal is to understand the impact of electric vehicles on total depot electric energy and fuel consumption.

Volvo Construction begins electrified waste application pilot

Volvo Construction Equipment plans to make the machine commercially available in North America in 2024.

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Volvo releases EX30 EV – the company’s smallest SUV to date

The company is offering the new EX30 all-electric SUV with three powertrain options and two different battery types.

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Volvo Cars invests in bi-directional charging startup Dcbel

Home energy management systems will play a vital role as the U.S. moves toward bi-directionality of EVs, Volvo Cars says.

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U.S. feds announce new EV charging network standards

The new standards will ensure everyone can use the network, no matter what car you drive or which state you charge in.

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Volvo updates C40 and XC40 with more range, faster charging

Also, three new powertrains are offered on the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. These include two rear-wheel-drive variants.

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Volvo joins Accelerating to Zero Coalition, calls for climate action

Volvo Cars has joined the Accelerating to Zero Coalition, which was launched at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. During COP27 and ahead of the forthcoming G8 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, Volvo Cars also called on countries to step up their own climate action and meet the threat of

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Volvo reveals EX90 all-electric SUV

Volvo has revealed its new fully electric SUV, the EX90, which includes a single charge range of approx. 373 miles, charges from 10% to 80% in under 30 minutes, and includes a host of safety features. Power and range The initially available twin-motor all-wheel drive version takes power from a 111kWh battery and two permanent

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