Tag Archives: Volvo

Volvo Penta accelerates entry into utility sector with UIG investment

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Penta has acquired a minority stake in Utility Innovation Group (UIG), a US-based utility systems and decentralized energy solutions specialist, to accelerate its entry into the utility sector and develop its battery energy storage subsystem and power … Read the full press release

Hydro on Fortune’s 2022 World’s Most Admired Companies list: the only one in Norway and one of the only three Scandinavian companies

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 3-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced the company has made this year’s list of Fortune magazine for the world’s most admired companies. … Read the full press release

Hydro auf der Fortune’s2022 World’s Most Admired Companieslist: das einzige in Norwegen und eines der nur drei skandinavischen Unternehmen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) OSLO, 3-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), ein norwegisches Unternehmen für Aluminium und erneuerbare Energien, das sich einer nachhaltigen Zukunft verschrieben hat, hat bekannt gegeben, dass das Unternehmen die diesjährige Auszeichnung erhalten hat Liste des Magazins Fortune für … Read the full press release

The SEB Nordic Equity fund named best fund in the Nordic region by Fondmarknaden.se, Sweden’s largest fund trading venue

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 1-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced that its SEB Nordic Equity fund has become the Nordic Fund of the Year according … Read the full press release

Der SEB Nordic Equity-Fonds wurde von Fondmarknaden.se, Schwedens größtem Handelsplatz für Fonds, zum besten Fonds in der nordischen Region gekürt

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 1-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), ein schwedisches Finanzunternehmen Gruppenführer auf dem nordischen Markt, hat bekannt gegeben, dass sein SEB Nordic Equity-Fonds laut Fondmarknaden.se, Schwedens größtem Handelsplatz für Fonds, zum Nordic Fund of … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Venture Capital to invest in Foretellix, maker of a verification platform for autonomous vehicles

(PRESS RELEASE) GOTHENBURG, 1-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volvo Group (STO: VOLV-B), a Swedish multinational manufacturing company, has announced its venture capital arm the Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has decided to invest in Foretellix Ltd, a leading company in … Read the full press release

Marcio Pedroso appointed new member of Volvo Group Management and President Volvo Financial Services

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, 10-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Group announces the appointment of Marcio Pedroso as a new member of Volvo Group Management and President Volvo Financial Services, the Volvo Group business area for financial solutions. Marcio will take up his … Read the full press release

Volvo announces changes to its senior management team

GOTHENBURG, 19-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo’s senior management team is to be strengthened to further intensify the rate of change at the Volvo Group and the development of new business models. The role of Deputy CEO will be refined and a … Read the full press release

Vattenfall partners with Volvo Cars with the aim to make electric vehicle (EV) charging easier at home

STOCKHOLM,  07-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall aims to become a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure operator in collaboration with partners. Vattenfall today announces a major new partnership with leading car manufacturer Volvo Cars with the aim to make EV … Read the full press release

Mack Trucks with pink Mack® Pinnacle™ axle back model during breast cancer awareness month

Demonstrating its support for raising breast cancer awareness, Mack Trucks is showcasing a pink Mack® Pinnacle™ axle back model at its Greensboro, N.C. headquarters throughout the month of October. The truck is on display in conjunction with National Breast Cancer … Read the full press release

Volvo 2015 Annual and Sustainability Report

GOTHENBURG, 29-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Monday, February 29, 2016, AB Volvo publishes its 2015 Annual and Sustainability Report on www.volvogroup.com. This year the sustainability reporting is an integrated part of the Annual Report, which is focusing on the Volvo … Read the full press release

Volvo: Professors Astrid Linder and Mats Svensson awarded The Håkan Frisinger Foundation for Transportation Research 2015 scholarship

The development of crash test dummies has played a vital role in terms of car safety. Two researchers into traffic safety are now being rewarded for their crucial work in the field of biomechanical research. The Håkan Frisinger Foundation for … Read the full press release

Volvo: Seinabo Sey performed onboard one of Gothenburg’s new electric buses to promote ElectriCity

GOTHENBURG, 23-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the initiative of Volvo, the City of Gothenburg and others, Seinabo Sey – one of Sweden’’s most popular artists – recently performed onboard one Gothenburg’s new electric buses. Two music videos are being released today. They … Read the full press release

Volvo Group truck operations deliver 15,586 vehicles in July 2015

Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in July 2015 amounted to 15,586 vehicles. Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In July 2015, truck deliveries rose by 27% in Asia and by 5% in Europe. Deliveries in South America were … Read the full press release

Volvo’s Group Executive Team reduced from 16 to 10 in management structure change

As a result of the merger of the current three sales and market regions in the truck operation into a single global sales organization, as well as creating a smaller and more efficient management, the number of members of Volvo’s … Read the full press release

Volvo Group’s own university opened at Arendal in Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Sweden, 9-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Group’s own university opens today. The Volvo Group University is located in Arendal in Gothenburg and will be the center of further education and competency activities for the Group’s 110 000 employees for the entire global … Read the full press release

Volvo to launch ultramodern noiseless electric buses in Gothenburg

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Buses that glide noiselessly without emissions, that pick up passengers indoors and which are powered by a renewable source of electricity – this will become a reality in 2015, through the launch of an ultramodern bus service … Read the full press release

Volvo Group’s truck operations delivered 16,732 vehicles in May 2013

18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in May 2013 amounted to 16,732 vehicles. This was a decrease of 9% compared with the year-earlier month. Volvo Group Total deliveries by market for all brands (Volvo, Mack, Renault … Read the full press release

Volvo Group invested over €2 billion in Renault Trucks renewal

New Renault Trucks Range: Centres of profit serving customers’ businesses 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Renault Trucks is taking advantage of the switch to the Euro 6 standard to totally renew its entire range. This renewal has been the object of an … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks first to introduce dimethyl ether-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America

 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Volvo Trucks today became the first manufacturer to announce plans to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America. As the latest step in its comprehensive “Blue Power” alternative fuel strategy, Volvo revealed ongoing U.S. … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks modernized its entire European truck range

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since September 2012, Volvo Trucks has launched five new truck models. It all began last year with the spectacular launch of the new Volvo FH, followed this year by the introduction of the new Volvo FM, Volvo … Read the full press release

Volvo Group delivered 16,572 trucks in April 2013

5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in April 2013 amounted to 16,572 vehicles. This was a decrease of 2% compared with the year-earlier month. Volvo Group – Total deliveries by market for all brands (Volvo, Mack, Renault … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks introduced its Euro 6 engines offer

4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Volvo Trucks has introduced new trucks with Euro 6 engines ranging from the smallest medium-duty 5-litre engine to the heavy-duty 13-litre variant. Starting in spring 2014, Volvo trucks will also be available with a 16-litre Euro 6 … Read the full press release