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Volvo recalls all EX30 electric SUVs over a software glitch, but an OTA update should fix it

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Volvo is set to recall all 71,956 EX30 models made to date as it works through a software bug. Volvo EX30 recall: What you should know After launching EX30 production late last year, Volvo’s most affordable EV is already having a significant impact. Volvo was expected to move EX30 production to Belgium “from 2025” due to the demand.

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Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like

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Another automaker is adjusting its near-term electric vehicle target. Volvo was one of the first automakers to set a 100% EV sales goal by 2030. The plan was to sell only fully electric cars while phasing out “any car in its global portfolio with an internal combustion engine, including hybrids.”

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VW gets into a price war with Tesla in Europe

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But now it too is dramatically slashing prices on its ID line of electric vehicles in Europe, following Tesla’s price cuts for the top-selling Model 3 and Model Y. VW trailed Tesla by a long shot in EV sales in France. Belgium and Sweden will also see revised vehicles and lower prices. EV sales are expected to accelerate to 4.8

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Cummins & Sinopec launch JV to produce and promote green hydrogen technologies in China

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The joint venture will accelerate the affordability and availability of green hydrogen through increased technological innovation, research and development, and manufacturing capacity. Cummins Inc. and China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) have formed a 50:50 joint venture: Cummins Enze (Guangdong) Hydrogen Technology Co.,

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Stellantis-Leapmotor announces global expansion, to enter India by Q4 of 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Leapmotor will enter nine European countries in the first phase starting September 2024, including Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Portugal. Stellantis is now in the process of homologating all of those models in the European market. The JV plans to bring in a portfolio of 6 models by 2027.

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Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches

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Volvo EX30 Outland edition in Chrystal White (Source: Everland Customs) EV drivers looking to get behind the wheel of their new Volvo all-electric SUV EX30 may have to wait a bit longer as Volvo works to resolve some software glitches before delivery – the second time a Volvo EV launch has been delayed due to software.

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2nd annual Bosch analysis of ADAS finds emergency braking and lane assist systems on the rise

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This trend is reflected in Bosch’s sales figures as well: radar and video sensor sales will once again double in 2015. With its mid-range radar sensor (MRR), Bosch has made radar technology affordable for the general market. The drowsiness recognition system was installed in one-quarter of all new cars in 2014.