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30+ years since! Volvo Cars Torslanda was my first great place to work för this magnificent brand. Still proud provider to a company offering cool core values with attributes always essential for building its strength. Me getting well acquainted with the first XC90, launched before I left the plant, was such an amazing experience. Creating value The value of shared know-how in hard to determine. So many learnings throughout the years, also from teams in other businesses within the Göteborg automotive cluster. Huge steps in technology within the industry, in particular the latest years, taken for Volvo Cars. Now approaching 6 months since the official opening of a unique facility: The state-of-the-art flagship of engineering centres and Tech Hubs, indeed a great place to work. Reflecting on the energy around us, the last few weeks, experiencing such a positive flow. Ambience like an open bar of inspiration from all interaction. Collaboration with professional highly resolute people and always being empowered by the successful genuine leadership. Transformation for efficiency All the innovations on our way - pushed through with resilience and perseverance - to deliver those unique products and services. Being confident in successful global launches, thanks to all the efforts testing, bringing functional growth rapidly further to the customer. Perfection made sure utilizing continuously growing capacity in the SW development. Taking the lead in transformation of how to run testing makes this journey even more interesting. In addition to this creating more value through increased collaboration and transparency. As a result, we are looking forward to more efficient utilization of each investment. Being a part of the value creation feels special and implies a certain gratitude. Meanwhile, in an adjacent dimension, nice to see Volvo as a brand reclaim its position as Sweden’s second most valuable in the ranking. Attention to EVs influencing, not to mention the smashing impact on carbon footprint reduction results IRL #innovative #engineering #sharing #sustainabiliy #efficiency #reclaiming #bsi [SWEDEN 50 2024] #volvocars #EV #EX90

Volvo Produces 100,000 EX30 EVs Within 10 Months Of Launch The compact electric SUV has been on the verge of launching in North America for a while now The Volvo EX30 has turned out to be a massive success for the Geely-owned Swedish auto giant. Volvo has been renowned for making some of the safest cars out there. After Geely acquired the biggest share in Volvo in 2010, the Swedish car marque found a base for manufacturing in China. In fact, Volvo’s luxury electric division, Polestar, also utilized that base to flood the international markets with its luxury EVs. However, after the recent tariffs from Europe and the U.S., Volvo is planning to shift a large chunk of its manufacturing to Europe in Ghent, Belgium. #volvo #volvoex30 #ex30 #electriccars #electricvehicles https://lnkd.in/gB5-2a-K

Big News from Polestar! ⚡ Polestar, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to make significant investments in the West Midlands as it expands its range. Since opening their R&D center at MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton in 2019, they've grown from 50 to 500 employees, with plans for even more expansion. "We see further expansion in the future as our model range grows," says Pete Allen, Head of R&D. With the upcoming launch of the Polestar 5, partly designed at MIRA, Polestar is gearing up to transform from a three-model company to one with five, six, or even seven models. This growth is essential as the UK moves towards a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles. The Midlands is the perfect hub for this expansion, boasting a rich talent pool from motorsport, F1, and the premium automotive sector. Cathy Holmes, a design engineer at Polestar, moved to the region for work and stayed for the abundant opportunities. "We've got the high-speed tracks, crash labs, and all the test facilities needed right here," adds Steve Swift, Head of Vehicle Engineering. If you want to learn more and network with experts and industry participants from across the West Midlands Battery Ecosystem including Polestar - then please sign up for Enabled Future Limited's forthcoming event on 4th November, 2024 at the MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry, UK The 1st West Midlands Battery EcoSystem Conference & Expo https://lnkd.in/gvVnU3_u #ElectricVehicles #Polestar #WestMidlands #Innovation #Sustainability #batteries #AutomotiveIndustry #FutureOfTransport #WMBE2024 Original source: https://lnkd.in/gGZFQ7pM

Today we published preliminary results for the first quarter and global deliveries for the second quarter – which shows a growth of 80%. Polestar is in an exciting phase of acceleration, now with three cars on the road and excellent reviews of the Polestar 4 coming in from the global media during the past days. "This is a superb car. It's absolutely 100% brilliant." - Auto EV "Beautifully crafted, high-quality interior" - What Car "It's good value luxury" - Fully Charge Show "Stunningly designed inside and out" - Drive “No rear window but a clear vision – taking on the Porsche Macan" – DrivingCoUK We have strong momentum as we enter the second half of this year. Our two news SUV’s have received stellar reviews and test drive slots are booked out. Our retail model shift is in execution, and we have strengthened our sales management team significantly. We expect strong revenue improvement in the second quarter and are confident about our business performance in the latter part of the year. Looking further ahead, our model expansion and increased market presence – with seven market launches to come in 2025 – will be key growth drivers for us. https://lnkd.in/dcvm6WUi

Is the world ready to embrace electric vehicles (EVs) or will the slow warm-up continue? The market has been looking for a tipping point that never seems to come. A tough world for one trick ponies,the Volvo-owned electric car company. I like the term "EV winter," will the world suddenly wake up to EVs? However, as basic transportation, they are still too expensive. This article mentions everything but that fact. What's your take? Check out the article below. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/gBpdW2fu

BEVs are taking over. Those who believe that the Tesla/Hertz Story will effect the BEV success, please read this….

Greetings from the 2024 Paris Motor Show! 🚗✨ The event is full of latest innovations and novelties and it’s clear that Stellantis is leading the charge in making electric vehicles accessible to everyday people. With Peugeot, Citroën and Alfa Romeo unveiling their latest EVs, Stellantis continues to prove its dominance in the European EV landscape. But the real news? Stellantis is expanding its range in Europe by teaming up with the Chinese EV brand Leapmotor. This partnership ensures a broader, more affordable lineup, giving consumers even more choices in clean and affordable mobility. 🌍🔋 We must not abandon the goal of cleaner mobility, but we must also safeguard European production, jobs, and well-being. 🇪🇺 As the competition heats up, Stellantis is showing us how it’s not just keeping up, but setting the pace! In the picture investors from Baltic states and Finland meeting Laurent Diot SVP, Head of Enlarged Europe Citroën sharing latest insights and BEV offensive. #ParisMotorShow #Stellantis #peugeot #citroen #alfaromeo #Leapmotor #co2 #ElectricVehicles #bassadone Auto-Bon Oy

Industry news: Volvo Cars is planning to reduce its ownership in the Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar.  They intend to distribute about 62.7% of their stake, valued at 9.5 billion crowns ($920.17 million), to their shareholders. This move will leave Volvo Cars with an 18% stake in Polestar. Currently, Volvo Cars owns approximately 48% of Polestar, a level of involvement that some analysts believe is holding back Volvo's resources. To make this distribution, Volvo Cars will conduct a 2-for-1 share split followed by an automatic share redemption process. What do you think about this strategic move by Volvo Cars? How do you believe it will impact both Volvo and Polestar in the EV market?

The automotive world is on the cusp of a revolution, with a wave of innovative new brands entering the market. These brands are challenging the status quo with their bold designs, cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. These brands are all making waves in the automotive industry with their unique and innovative products. They are all worth keeping an eye on as they continue to grow and develop. Polestar is an electric performance car brand, jointly owned by Volvo and its Chinese mothership, Geely. Polestar 3 is the performance SUV for the electric age equipped for bi-directional charging, which means that in the future there might be an option for vehicle-to-grid and plug-and-charge capabilities. #innovation #technology #business

Just landed ⬇️⬇️🍾 The baby of the Volvo SUV lineup, the Volvo EX30 makes for a durable and efficient electric lease. We say baby – if it was an actual baby, it would be an alarmingly large one. The sort of baby that grandmas and aunts coo over and say ‘cor, isn’t he big?’. And for a compact electric SUV, the Volvo EX30 really is sizeable. Which is no bad thing. It makes it all the more practical, while still being able to zip around town, squeeze into the tight parking spaces that always seem to be the only ones left by the time you get there, and trundle through winding country lanes without breaking a sweat. With a WLTP Comb range between 279 and 296 miles (model dependent) , a 318L boot and a cool, characterful interior, the Volvo EX30 is one to take a second look at. And a third. Go on, take a fourth. We won't tell anyone. In stock and available now exclusively through Carparison. See the personal deals: https://lnkd.in/exrBPx-h See the business deals: https://lnkd.in/e7mSDEgp #volvo #volvoex30 #newin #exclusive #car #newcar #ev #electriccar #electric #carleasing #leasing #hasslefree #monthlypayments #beatdepreciation #stock