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It's the first European brand to embrace NACS. News 

Volvo Joins Tesla in Adopting Electric Vehicle Charging Standard

Febin Mathew, , ,

Volvo has announced that it will be utilizing Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port for its electric cars in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The C40 Recharge, EX30, and EX90 models will be able to connect to Supercharger stations through an adapter from the first half of 2024, while future models from 2025 will have NACS built-in. An adapter will also be available for upcoming EVs that use the Combined Charging System (CCS) format. This move follows other manufacturers adopting Tesla’s EV charging technology. Volvo is not shy about…

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It's set to be Volvo's most economical and environmental EV yet. News 

Volvo Unveils EX30, a Compact Electric SUV

Sanjay Patil, , , ,

Volvo has unveiled its EX30, a premium all-electric SUV that is more affordable than its previous models. With a focus on reducing carbon emissions, this marks the fourth EV release for the company and brings them closer to their goal of becoming fully electric by 2030. The EX30 includes all of Volvo’s typical safety features and updated Park Pilot Assist, which helps you find and get into parking spaces. It also features five exterior colors and Scandinavian-inspired ambient lighting, including the Northern Lights and paired ambient soundscapes. It’s more like…

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Its Range Assistant app also has new updates. News 

Polestar 2 EV includes YouTube integration & CarPlay features

Jim Hendler, , ,

Polestar has announced its latest update for the Polestar 2 EV, and it includes a YouTube app integrated right into the home screen. Polestar’s co-owner Volvo mentioned plans to make YouTube infotainment available in 2022 – although it was through the Play Store. Even if you don’t want to be watching YouTube videos while you’re on the road (or playing video games, Tesla), Polestar specifically notes that it’s a way to keep yourself informed while the car is charging. Yes, the upgrade is only for entertaining yourself while you’re sitting…

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