For a compact crossover, the Volvo EX30 punches well above its weight. Volvo’s lineup is a showcase of SUVs these days, and their most compact offering now is the EX30. It's new and all-electric, which is perfect considering Volvo’s commitment to going fully electric by 2030. The EX30 shares its platform with the Smart #1 and Zeekr X, thanks to Volvo’s parent company, Geely. But while the bones may be the same, ...
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Volvo Trucks just pulled off an electrifying feat, handing over their very first electric truck to WRC Pacific. WRC is a heavyweight name in the environmental realm and Taiwan's biggest metal sludge recycling and treatment facility. These folks aren’t just about recycling; they're also committed to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. Peter T. Halpin, the CEO and chairman of WRC, said, "WRC is honored to collaborate with Volvo Trucks and Taikoo ...
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Volvo has now commenced sales of heavy BEV trucks in South Korea, the first in the world. Volvo Trucks claims it is the first global manufacturer to start serial production of heavy electric (BEV) trucks and has started retailing them to industries in South Korea, which is home to a freight market with a large volume of goods transported over short distances. This makes this the ideal candidate to launch this ...
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In anticipation of strong demand for zero-emissions machines, Volvo CE is inviting companies to register their interest online for new construction machines. A new online portal is open for Singapore companies to register their interest in using electric machines from Volvo Construction Equipment. With the acceleration towards more sustainable infrastructure development in Singapore, electric construction vehicles may be the future for sustainable building developments. Before purchasing, construction contractors, utility companies, industrial business, ...
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Volvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...
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Sleek looks tango with brute force, all wrapped up in one neat package. More awareness from the general public, coupled with big pushes and mandates from worldwide governments and it is off to the races for automakers. It is now an all-arms race to see who can have the biggest slice of the electric vehicle (EV) pie. Volvo has also joined in the fracas, even going a step further to pledge ...
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The Volvo BZL-SC represents a huge step forward for Singapore, as it is the first electric bus that has been designed, engineered, and manufactured locally. Volvo Buses Singapore, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, have partnered together with SC Auto to launch the all-new Volvo BZL-SC Neustar City. This is the first fully electric, three-door bus that is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Singapore. The Volvo BZL-SC Neustar City showcases next-generation technology, ...
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The Volvo C40 Recharge is a new milestone for Volvo, marking the brand’s first model designed as an EV from the ground up. Volvo’s commitment toward full electrification by 2030 is well underway with the unveiling of the all-new C40 Recharge in Singapore this week. aerodynamic, future-focused on the outside The all-new Volvo C40 Recharge has all of the benefits of a conventional Crossover but boasts a lower and sleeker design, promoting safety ...
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Volvo’s latest XC40 Recharge PHEV crossover provides a semi-EV experience, but works best if you have a private charging point. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are a less common, but steadily increasing, variant of hybrid vehicles. They behave similarly to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) like the Toyota Prius, except that their batteries can be recharged in two ways. Drive it like a HEV, and the battery charges itself up with regenerative braking. This ...
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