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Why Volvo Is Still All-In on Electric Vehicles

Partial excerpt from article:

“When you are a small company, you can’t bet on every horse in the race,” says Volvo chief commercial officer Erik Severinson. “If you bet on everything, you focus on nothing. We took a deliberate decision about five years ago to focus our internal resources on electric vehicles and software-defined vehicles.”

It is admittedly an expensive bet and a tough journey, he says, but it would have been even more difficult if Volvo was also investing in internal combustion engines to meet the latest emissions standards around the world.

Volvo’s CEO Håkan Samuelsson said he thinks EVs are better cars, plain and simple. They are lower cost and better for the environment. Electrification is the future and that is where he is allocating most of Volvo’s resources, engineering electric vehicle platforms and developing software.

But he recognizes the transition must be managed properly and in markets like the U.S., plug-in hybrids remain a bridge solution until there is a greater acceptance of pure EVs. In the interim, Volvo can share costs with Geely for platforms, powertrains, and basic technology, but with a Volvo top hat.

motortrend.com
u/runnyyolkpigeon — 8 days ago
▲ 108 r/whatcarshouldIbuy

For those sick of paying for gas, take a look at used EVs. The prices may be a lot more attainable than you think.

Searched CarGurus near my ZIP, and these are examples of pricing for models less than 30K on the odometer.

There’s a ton of model variety and this slideshow of screenshots is just only a few in my search results that came up.

There are some other models not shown in the slideshow such as the Chevrolet Bolt and Nissan Leaf that are selling for even less than $15K.

I think there is a misconception that EVs are some unattainable luxury product for the everyday person, but as you can see, they make a great value when purchased used.

u/runnyyolkpigeon — 10 days ago
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(US) BMW iX3 online vehicle configurator and reservations now live

US buyers interested in the BMW iX3 can now configure a vehicle online and submit their reservations.

Dealership allocations in the US appear to be coming sooner than expected ahead of the summer season.

Now also just waiting on the EX60 and GLC Electric 🤩

reddit.com
u/runnyyolkpigeon — 14 days ago
▲ 27 r/CadillacLyriq

2027 Lyriq adds native NACS port; maintains CarPlay and Android Auto

The 2027 Lyriq will ship with a native NACS port.

Lyriq will still provide owners with smartphone mirroring capabilities via wired and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

gmauthority.com
u/runnyyolkpigeon — 18 days ago
▲ 958 r/electricvehicles

Nissan Motor Co. told U.S. suppliers April 30 that it has dropped plans to build electric vehicles in Mississippi.

Nissan had plans to build EVs at its Canton, Miss., plant but is changing course.

u/runnyyolkpigeon — 23 days ago