Author: Jonas Berg

Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have agreed that Volvo Cars will become the exclusive importer of Lynk & Co vehicles in Europe, expanding an existing collaboration between the brands. The agreement, outlined in a letter of intent, remains subject to a final binding contract. Under the proposed arrangement, Volvo Cars will take responsibility for Lynk & Co’s commercial and brand operations in Europe, leveraging its established dealer network to support the brand’s regional growth. The move builds on a current setup in which Volvo Cars and Lynk & Co models are already sold through shared retail locations in selected European…

Coop and freight technology firm Einride plan to transition grocery delivery operations in Sweden’s Uppland region to electric vehicles by the first half of 2026, as part of efforts to reduce transport-related emissions. The Uppland region, located north of Stockholm and covering nearly 13,000 square kilometres, includes 23 Coop stores that require approximately 659,000 kilometres of annual deliveries. The companies estimate that shifting these operations to electric vehicles could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 912 tonnes per year. “At Coop, we believe that every delivery can make a difference for our customers and the local community,” said Peter Rosendahl,…

Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar said its latest battery systems for the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50% recycled cobalt, marking a step forward in efforts to reduce reliance on newly mined raw materials. The company said more than half of the cobalt used in these batteries is sourced from secondary materials, part of a broader strategy aimed at improving supply chain transparency and extending the lifecycle of critical resources. The move comes as automakers seek to address environmental and ethical concerns associated with cobalt mining. Polestar said its circular economy approach also includes extending battery…

Polestar has raised $300 million in a new equity financing round, with participation from investors including Crédit Agricole, as the company continues efforts to strengthen its balance sheet. The funding round also includes Vida Finance, Innovator Limited and Proximastar Holdings Company Limited. Polestar did not disclose how the funds were distributed among the participants. As part of the agreement, investors have secured put option arrangements with a subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings, giving them the right to exit their investments within three years with predefined returns. The structure mirrors previous financing deals completed in recent months. In late 2025, Polestar…

Finnish technology company Donut Lab has conducted a fast-charging test of its solid-state battery in a production electric motorcycle, marking its first public demonstration at the full battery pack level. The test, carried out as part of the company’s “I Donut Believe” campaign, used a Verge TS Pro motorcycle equipped with Donut Lab’s latest battery technology. Unlike earlier evaluations conducted in laboratory settings with the Technology Institute VTT, this test aimed to show real-world performance in a vehicle environment. See also: Donut Lab Test Shows Solid-State Battery Retains 97.7% Charge After 10 Days “The use of Donut Lab’s solid-state battery…

Lyten has signed a binding agreement to acquire Revolt, the former battery recycling facility of Northvolt in Skellefteå, Sweden, as part of its broader expansion following the takeover of other Northvolt assets, the company said. The acquisition includes licenses for key recycling technologies, though Lyten did not disclose financial terms. The company said the deal is “fully funded from equity investment in Lyten” and is currently undergoing regulatory approvals in Sweden, with completion expected in the second quarter of the year. See also: Lyten Completes Acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish Sites The move follows Lyten’s recent acquisition of Northvolt Ett and…

Polestar has released the full life cycle assessment (LCA) for the Polestar 5, continuing its initiative to publish detailed climate impact data for every vehicle in its lineup. The automaker has published LCAs for its vehicles since 2020, becoming the first original equipment manufacturer to disclose the full carbon footprint of all models. The cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of the Polestar 5 is calculated at 23.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e), covering emissions from raw material extraction through production and delivery to customers. See also: Polestar Expands Grid Rewards Smart Charging Program to Germany and France According to the company,…

German automaker BMW has completed the final winter testing phase for its upcoming i3 electric sedan, with prototypes undergoing validation at the company’s winter testing center in Arjeplog ahead of the vehicle’s design premiere scheduled for March 18 in Munich. The model will become the second vehicle built on BMW’s Neue Klasse electric platform, following the launch of the BMW iX3. Positioned as the electric counterpart to the company’s 3 Series sedan, the i3 incorporates the sixth generation of BMW’s eDrive technology and upgraded powertrain systems. During the current testing phase in Sweden, engineers are focusing primarily on refining driving…

Norway has surpassed the milestone of one million battery-electric vehicles on its roads when combining passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, reflecting the country’s long-standing leadership in electric mobility adoption. According to data from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Norway currently has 951,300 battery-electric passenger cars and 50,300 battery-electric light commercial vehicles in operation. Battery-electric vehicles now account for 32.4% of all passenger cars and 9.7% of light commercial vehicles in the national fleet. Overall, Norway has about 2.94 million passenger cars and around 519,000 light commercial vehicles registered, meaning roughly one in three passenger cars in the country runs…

Volvo Cars said it is reviewing plans to increase 2026 production of its new fully electric Volvo EX60 after customer orders in Europe exceeded internal forecasts shortly after the vehicle’s launch. The Swedish carmaker said demand in major European markets such as Sweden and Germany has been particularly strong, with more than 3,000 retail orders placed in Sweden alone within weeks of the SUV’s unveiling. Orders have so far been limited to European markets, with U.S. order books expected to open later in the spring. To meet rising demand, Volvo is considering expanding output at its Torslanda Plant, where the…

Norway recorded a strong rebound in electric vehicle registrations in February, with battery-electric cars accounting for about 98% of all new passenger vehicles registered during the month. According to data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), 7,272 new passenger cars were registered in February, including 7,127 battery-electric vehicles. Only 145 newly registered vehicles were powered by other drivetrain types. Despite the rebound, total registrations were still 18.7% lower than in the same month of the previous year. “Viewed in isolation, this may seem dramatic,” OFV said in a statement. “However, when examining the figures week by week, a different picture…

Volvo Cars has introduced a new drivetrain variant and additional updates for the latest model year of its entry-level electric vehicle, the EX30, expanding the range of configurations available for the compact SUV. The new version features a 110 kW electric motor paired with a 51 kWh battery, with an estimated driving range of 339 kilometres under the WLTP test cycle. This compares with the existing entry-level EX30 Single Motor, which uses the same battery capacity but delivers 200 kW of power and a WLTP range of 337 kilometres. Volvo has not disclosed further technical details, pricing or the official…