Volvo Cars reported sales of 43,666 cars in August, down 4.6% compared with August 2021. The company’s line of Recharge models represented 21.9% of sales, with fully electric vehicles accounting for 5.7% of sales.
Volvo Cars’ U.S. sales for August reached 8,136 cars, with Recharge models making up 16.9% of the total sales. European sales for August reached 10,995, with sales of Recharge cars accounting for 48% of the total sales in the region during the month.
The investment will, in part, allow for the installation of new technologies needed for manufacturing EV tires.
Michelin has announced a $300 million investment into its Canadian operations to accelerate sustainable mobility and improve its environmental footprint. The investment will see the installation of new technologies and equipment in Michelin's three Nova Scotia production facilities to respond to market evolution, including manufacturing tires for the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment; larger rim size tires for passenger and light truck vehicles; and improved fuel efficiency for commercial trucks. In addition, the electrification of key parts of the manufacturing process will reduce carbon emissions at the plants, the company says.
Mullen has partnered with NRTC for assembly line installation, which includes robotics and automation systems.
Volvo Trucks’ fuel cell electric trucks will be available in the second half of this decade.
Refinish time for EVs is nearly an hour more than for ICE automobiles, which adds to insurance claim costs.
Frito-Lay says zero- and near-zero-emission vehicles are a key step in achieving its net-zero emissions goal by 2040.
The maintenance schedule of the Mach-E is built around 6- and 12-month inspections of components and fluids.
The brand’s three-model EV lineup now available at select retailers in 22 states.
The Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans boast a range of up to 250 miles on a full charge.
BPS recently took delivery of its first 20 Blue Bird electric buses, which are now in operation.
