Volvo Shares Fall After Outlining Truck Production Cuts
Volvo AB declined after saying it will gradually reduce production in line with normalizing demand after years of supply chain disruptions that left manufacturers with record order banks.
Geely Cuts Volvo Stake but Says Will Stay Long-Term Investor
Volvo AB’s second-largest shareholder Geely confirmed it lowered its stake in the company by redeeming bondholders with the truck maker’s shares over the past months.
Scania Will Offer Electric Trucks as Pay-Per-Use
Scania is combining with logistics firm sennder Technologies to deploy 100 e-trucks to carriers in Germany.
Volvo Picks New Chairman Amid Spinoff Talk
Volvo Group, one of the world’s largest truck makers, has proposed that Par Boman be appointed its new chairman at the Swedish company’s annual general meeting in March.
Geely: All Options Open on Volvo Stake After Daimler Sale
Volvo AB’s second-largest shareholder, Geely, said while it’s not currently planning any changes to its position, “anything is possible” in the future.
Chinese Billionaire Sells $1.6 Billion Daimler Truck Stake
Chinese billionaire Li Shufu’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has divested its 6.3% stake in truck maker Daimler Truck Holding AG, equivalent to roughly $1.6 billion.
Coke’s Electric Renault Trucks Debut Before Tesla’s Pepsi Semis
Renault Trucks has helped Coca-Cola beat Pepsi and Tesla Inc. to the punch on electric deliveries. Coca-Cola will start using battery trucks from the Volvo AB-owned brand for local trips in Belgium on Nov. 24.
Polestar to Share Battery Tech With Boat Maker
Electric carmaker Polestar Automotive Holding has agreed to share battery technology with Candela Speed Boat AB, a startup trying to electrify leisure boats and water taxis.
Volvo Plans to Make Its Own Batteries in Electric Truck Shift
Volvo AB plans to build a “large-scale” battery plant in Sweden to meet an expected surge in demand for electric trucks and buses.
Einride Gets NHTSA Approval to Test Driverless Pods on US Roads
Electric truck maker Einride AB has received approvals to test its driverless vehicle on public roads in the U.S., paving the way for the company to conduct a pilot with partner GE Appliances.