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Volvo founding member of First Movers Coalition to drive demand for low carbon tech PR Newswire GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 4, 2021 GÖTEBORG, Sweden , Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Roughly half of the emission reductions needed to reach the 2050 climate goals rely on technologies in early development, demonstration, or prototype phases. Accelerating innovation in this decade is critical to bring these technologies to market and make them cost-competitive. To jumpstart this effort, the World Economic...

Volvo and Holcim jointly work in a project to use autonomous electric haulers PR Newswire GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Nov. 3, 2021 GÖTEBORG, Sweden , Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Holcim Switzerland have partnered to jointly test and further develop the use of autonomous electric haulers in a limestone quarry. The two companies are dedicated to seeking infrastructure and transport solutions that are safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable. Volvo Autonomous Solutions and...

"Father of Green Chemistry" wins Volvo Environment Prize 2021 PR Newswire GOTHENBERG, Sweden, Oct. 28, 2021 GOTHENBERG, Sweden , Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Anastas, a Yale professor and pioneer in developing non-hazardous chemicals, wins the 2021 Volvo Environment Prize, one of the world's most respected scientific environmental awards. The research of Paul Anastas "is revolutionizing the chemical industry, a key contribution to meeting the sustainability challenge," says the Prize Jury....

Meet Volvo prototype LX03: the intelligent future of construction PR Newswire GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 27, 2021 GÖTEBORG, Sweden , Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first real-world example of a self-learning concept wheel loader with the brains to make decisions, perform tasks, and interact with humans. It is also the first time ever a LEGO® Technic model has been turned into a real machine. While...

Volvo Group - the third quarter 2021 PR Newswire GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2021 GOTHENBURG, Sweden , Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "During Q3 2021, demand for the Volvo Group's products and services was good in most markets around the world. We increased our net sales to SEK 85.3 billion with strong growth not least in the service business. However, the quarter was affected by shortages of semiconductors, other components and freight capacity resulting in production disturbances and increased...

Volvo Group launches world's first vehicle using fossil-free steel PR Newswire GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 13, 2021 GÖTEBORG, Sweden , Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Group is proud to reveal the world-first vehicle made of fossil-free steel from SSAB. During today's green steel collaboration event, it was announced that more vehicles will follow in 2022 in what will be a series of concept vehicles and components using fossil-free steel from SSAB. The machine, a load carrier for use in mining...

Volvo CE powers a sustainable future with largest range of electric machines PR Newswire GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 7, 2021 GÖTEBORG, Sweden , Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With three new electric compact machines - the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric - now being introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its commitment to build the world we want to live in by offering the industry's largest range of electric machines. In total customers now have...

Invitation to the Volvo Group report on the third quarter 2021 PR Newswire GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Oct. 7, 2021 GÖTEBORG, Sweden , Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Volvo Group report for the third quarter 2021 will be published on October 21, 2021 , at 7.20 a.m. CEST . There will be a video conference call for press and analysts starting at 9.00 a.m. CEST . An online presentation of the report, followed by a question-and-answer session, will be broadcast at 9.00 a.m. CEST . The Volvo Group will be...