The Latest Breaking News from Volvo Cars

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Last month Volvo sold 15,436 plug-in electric cars (up 21% year-over-year) globally, which is 31.3% of the brand's total volume.

Last month, a total of 1,169 Volvo plugs-in were sold in the US, which is 31% less than a year ago (fourth consecutive month of decline).

At launch, the Polestar 3 will feature a rear-biased dual motor powertrain with electric torque vectoring via a dual clutch system on the rear electric motor.

The Volvo EX90 features a LiDAR sensor, eight cameras, five radars and 16 ultrasonic sensors, all powered by the company's core computing platform and software.

In August, global Volvo Recharge plug-in electric car sales amounted to 9,582 units (down 13% year-over-year), which is 21.9% of the total volume.

Volvo Cars Thailand's latest offering, the Recharge plug-in hybrid, features an upgraded powertrain to continue the brand's tradition of providing plug-in hybrid enthusiasts with the best possible driving experience. The new long-range battery, available in the 90 and 60 Series models in Thailand, will greatly increase the driving range, reduce…

In July, Volvo sold 9,596 plug-ins globally, which is 34% less than a year ago, while the share of Volvo Recharge cars in the total volume amounted to 21.5%.

This is part of a pilot project between Volvo Cars, Starbucks and ChargePoint to electrify the scenic artery from the Pacific Northwest to the Rocky Mountains.

Volvo does not say which car will be made at the new factory, but given the choice of platform, it would be logical to build an EV successor to the XC60.

Northvolt announced the signing of a $1.1 billion convertible note to finance its expansion of battery cell and cathode material production in Europe.