ook effect shortly after midnight on April 3 is expected to dramatically increase costs and upend supply chains. Certain car parts will also face an equivalent levy no later than May 3.  Volvo opened the South Carolina plant in 2018. Months after starting production, Volvo canceled plans to export S60 sedans built there to China due to tariffs the countries imposed during Trump’s first term. Previously CEO for a decade until 2022, Samuelsson s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

quires monitoring. Volvo revealed that BEV models accounted for 80% of its total sales in Thailand in 2024, up 24% YoY. This includes Volvo EX30 (40%), EC40 (20%), and EX40 (20%). Meanwhile, sales of its PHEV models that contributed 20% of its total sales include XC60 (7.8%), XC90 (4%), V60 (3.6%), S60 (2.5%), and S90 (2.1%). In 2025, Volvo Thailand set a modest sales target of up to 5% growth YoY. The company also plans to launch the XC90 PHEV (...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

Volvo Cars announces major tech upgrades for multiple models On January 28, Volvo Cars announced two major tech upgrades for the XC40, EX40, EC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, and V90 Cross Country models in the upcoming model year. Starting this year, Volvo cars will introduce the new Volvo Car UX, and the ultra-fast Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., enhancing infotainment speed and responsiveness. Additionally,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

anufacturing Malaysia (VCMM), an entity separate from VCM, will decide whether the EX30 will be shipped from Malaysia to nearby markets.The EX30 is priced from MYR 188,888 to MYR 228,888 (OTR without insurance). VCM did not mention whether the CKD version will be cheaper than the CBU. For the Volvo S60 as an example, the company maintains the same price regardless of assembly location.  In Malaysia, CBU EVs are not exempt from sales tax but only...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

Volvo ending S60 sedan production in Ridgeville, South Carolina On June 17, Volvo Cars announced it will end U.S. production of the S60 compact sedan at the end of June. As Volvo's first and until recently only U.S.-manufactured vehicle, S60 production began at the USD 1.1 billion Ridgeville plant in South, Carolina in 2018. The move comes as Volvo pivots to an all-electric brand globally and launches U.S. production of the EX90 large electric SU...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

EX90 SUV is based on Volvo’s next-generation, born-electric EV technology base, with a fully electric range of up to 600 km. The SUV is powered by next-generation passive and active safety technology and software informed by a broad suite of sensors. The Charleston plant produces the EX90 and the S60 sedan and can build up to 150,000 cars per year. The company has heavily invested in the facility, renewing and significantly expanding the body s...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

Vegh Automobiles, India launches S60 High-Speed Electric Scooter On September 15, Vegh Automobiles launched its debut electric scooter S60 at the EV India Expo 2023 for a starting price of INR 125 thousand. The scooter comes with an IP67-rated 3Kwh battery and peak motor power of 2.5 KW. It offers a range of 120 kms and a top speed of 75 kmph. It can be fully charged in 4-5 HoursIts features include 3 ride modes, digital display which provides ba...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/20

c vehicle parts, R&D in the EV sector and expand its sales and distribution. The received funding is a part of Vegh’s ongoing USD 50 million pre-series funding round.In the 1st phase, the company plans to expand its network into 12 states, expand the production of its electric scooter series Vegh S60 and further introduce two new scooter models. Homefeel Vegh Automobiles Limited was founded in 2021 and has a manufacturing facility in Bathinda, ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/05

Loop Energy, Canada to supply fuel cell system to Polish bus manufacturer ARP E-Vehicles On June 27, ARP E-Vehicles selected Loop Energy’s T605 fuel cell system for its new hydrogen-electric bus platform. Loop Energy’s 60 kW fuel cell system will be integrated into ARP E-Vehicles’ new 12 m hydrogen-electric bus designed for the municipal transit service market in Europe.  Anticipated to take place in Q4 2023, delivery of the first T605 60 ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/27

Autel Energy launches EV charging stations in Singapore; eyeing other markets in Southeast Asia Reported on April 14, 2023, Autel Energy, a U.S.-based provider of EV charging products and services, is launching its EV charging stations in Singapore. The stations in Hup Hin, the National University of Singapore, and Gain City at Sungei Kadut Drive have completed installation, and the one in Gain City at Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2 will be unveile...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/19

ro Plug-in Hybrid   • 2021-23 BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid   • 2021-23 BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-in Hybrid   • 2023-24 Genesis GV70   • 2021-23 Nissan Leaf (multiple variants)   • 2022-23 Rivian R1S   • 2022-23 Rivian R1T   • 2023 VW ID.4 (multiple variants)   • 2022-23 Volvo S60 (multiple variants) (U.S. Department of Energy site) (Detroit News and multiple sources on April 17, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/18

y electric vehicle (BEV) project and an optimization and upgrading project for models in production at its Chengdu site in Chengdu, Sichuan. Volvo Cars plans to place one new high-end BEV and optimize and upgrade models in production at the Chengdu Plant, which currently produces models such as the S60 and the XC60. From a Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/03

Allison VE+ET Center aids in development of Nikola Class 8 BEV, FCEV On January 11, Allison Transmission announced it has partnered with Nikola Corp. to conduct testing of its Class 8 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at Allison’s state-of-the-art Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test (VE+ET) Center.“Leveraging the capabilities of Allison’s VE+ET Center has been a key enabler for Nikola to...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/23

VinFast, Petrolimex inaugurate EV charging service at Petrolimex petrol stations in Vietnam Announced on October 14, 2022, VinFast and Petrolimex (Vietnam National Petroleum Group) officially opened EV charging stations at 10 Petrolimex petrol stations. The first Petrolimex‘s stations to deploy EV charging services are located from Dien Bien, Phu Tho, Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Tien Giang to Ca Mau. VinFast’s 60kW, 150kW, ...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/21

l on September 30 afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane.Volvo's plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, was idled on September 29 and will remain closed through September 30, Volvo Cars USA said in a statement.Volvo’s 2.3 million-square-foot plant, which employs about 1,500 people that build the Volvo S60 midsize sedan, will begin building two electric crossovers in 2023.The Mercedes-Benz plant, near Charleston, South Carolina, which normally employ...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/01

Volvo Cars stops production at Chengdu, China plant due to COVID-19 lockdown On September 1, multiple sources reported that Volvo Cars will temporarily cease production in the Chengdu factory due to the new coronavirus-related shutdown in Chengdu. In the Chengdu factory, the Volvo S60 and XC60 are assembled. The factory in Daqing, where the S90 and S90L models are manufactured, will also be affected by the shutdown Based on multiple sourcesKeywor...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/02

Alpine premiers 100% electric A110 E-ternité at French Formula 1 Grand Prix On July 21, Alpine car presented the 100% electric A110 E-ternité prototype, which is designed to celebrate Alpine’s 60th birthday. It equips the same drivetrain as Renault Megane E-Tech, but they had to be rearranged to squeeze into the A110’s existing chassis.The 60kWh capacity battery pack has an up to 261 miles between recharges. It produces 239bhp and 300Nm of ...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/22

Leclanché, Switzerland lowers risk of thermal event in lithium-ion batteries On June 28, Leclanché announced that it has achieved a significant breakthrough in the safety of its lithium-ion batteries without compromising cell performance. By adding a special fire-retardant additive to its electrolyte formula composition, Leclanché has lowered the risk of a thermal event by close to 80%. The achievement has been validated by Intertek Germany. I...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/04

Ford confirms plans to build next-gen Mustang at Flat Rock plant On June 2, Ford confirmed that they will build the next-gen Mustang at their Flat Rock, Michigan assembly plant.In response to similar offerings from Nissan and Toyota, it is widely expected that it will retain a manual transmission, aimed mainly at enthusiasts. This may be the last generation to offer a manual transmission, although this has neither been confirmed nor denied by For...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/07

40 to 49 km, an improved CO2 performance, an increased total power of 462 hp compared to the previous 407 hp, and the One-Pedal Drive will be available on the XC60 and S90 PHEV models.The new powertrain will be featured on all of Volvo's Recharge PHEV models which include the Volvo XC90, S90, XC60, S60 and V60 models - based on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA).Volvo Car Malaysia will also be adjusting the prices of all of their vehicles fr...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/05