Arriving in Australia in late 2024, the all-electric Volvo EX90 is setting new safety and sustainable living standards in the global automotive market. 

Volvo Cars has unveiled its new flagship seven-seater, all-electric SUV - the Volvo EX90, a model that raises the company’s safety and sustainability standards and represents a new era with a decisive course set for a fully electric future.
Days after Volvo Car Australia revealed its plans to go fully electric by 2026, four years ahead of the global ambition, Volvo Cars shared details of the Volvo EX90 and said it would reveal one new fully electric car each year. By 2030, Volvo Cars aims to sell only fully electric cars, one of the most ambitious electrification blueprints in the automotive industry and crucial to its ambition to be a climate-neutral company by 2040.
The Volvo EX90 will be built in the USA starting next year and later also in China, with the first models due to arrive in Australia in late 2024.
A new instant classic in Scandinavian design, the Volvo EX90 is a versatile, stylish family car with modern proportions, combined with cutting-edge technology in core computing, connectivity and electrification to optimise safety, efficiency and aesthetics.
“The Volvo EX90 is a statement for where we are, and where we are going,” Jim Rowan, Volvo Cars CEO, said. “It’s fully electric with a range of up to 600 kilometres on a single charge, designed to further raise our safety standards, the first Volvo car to be truly defined by its software and part of a wider ecosystem, connecting to your home and your other devices. The Volvo EX90 is the start of something new for Volvo Cars in many ways.”

The standard of safety in the Volvo EX90 is also higher than any Volvo car before it. It’s designed to recognise its driver and its surroundings to help keep those inside and others in traffic safe. It can also get smarter and safer over time, as it learns from new data and receives updates.
The Volvo EX90 has an invisible shield of safety enabled by our latest sensing technology, inside and outside. State-of-the art sensors like cameras, radars and lidar are connected to the car’s high-performance core computers, where NVIDIA DRIVE runs Volvo Cars’ in-house software to create a real-time, 360-degree view of the world

Lidar, delivered by Luminar, can sense the road in front of the driver during the day or night, also at highway speeds. It can see small objects hundreds of metres ahead, creating more time to inform, act and avoid.
In other words, the Volvo EX90 won’t be just a new car, it will be a highly advanced computer on wheels. Even better, just like a smartphone or laptop, the Volvo EX90 is designed to get better over time, thanks to regular over-the-air software updates.
It will have natural and responsibly-sourced materials in the interior, a 600km tailpipe emission-free driving range, according to the WLTP test cycle, and charges from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes.
And finally, the Volvo EX90 is Volvo Cars’ first vehicle with all the necessary hardware to enable bi-directional charging. It’s a technology that means owners can use the car battery as an extra energy supply, for example to power the home, other electric devices or another electric Volvo car. Volvo Cars plans to make bi-directional charging available in the future, starting with selected markets.
 
●	Described features might be optional and the availability of the features and services mentioned above may differ between markets. 
●	Charging and range figures are preliminary and derive from estimates and calculations performed by Volvo Cars for Volvo EX90 and these outcomes are not guaranteed. Preliminary range figure is for the initially available twin-motor all-wheel drive version (300Kw/408 hp). Preliminary range varies for other trim levels. The driving range and energy consumption under real conditions vary depending on driving behaviour and other external factors. Charging times can vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition. Car certification pending.

Volvo EX90 heralds next-gen electric, software-defined Volvo cars

There is no long-term future for internal combustion cars, Volvo Car Australia’s managing director declared, announcing the new 2026 target.

Volvo Car Australia has unveiled an ambitious plan to sell only fully electric cars in Australia by 2026 - four years earlier than its parent company's 2030 global target.
&quot;Globally, Volvo is firmly committed to becoming an electric-only carmaker by 2030, but in Australia we will make the transition happen by 2026,&quot; Stephen Connor, Managing Director of Volvo Car Australia, said.
&quot;The earlier deadline will allow us to meet the expectations of our Australian customers and be a part of the solution when it comes to fighting climate change. Sustainability is now as important as safety to us, with climate action having the highest priority.
&quot;Volvo Cars has one of the most ambitious climate plans in the car industry which involves consistently reducing the life cycle carbon footprint per car through concrete action.
&quot;Australian consumers are early adopters of new technologies, and they are embracing fully electric cars in increasing numbers as part of a practical response to combatting climate change.
&quot;There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. So, instead of investing in a shrinking business, we choose to invest in the future, which is fully electric.&quot;

Mr Connor said by 2025 nearly 80 per cent of Volvo's Australian sales will be fully electric models.
&quot;The decision to sell only electric cars from 2026 makes perfect sense, and we believe it will give us a strategic advantage in the Australian market. The final piece of the jigsaw will be converting the last 20 per cent of our customers to a fully electric future from 2026.
&quot;I am very confident we can achieve this, and even go beyond to achieve our aspiration of selling 20,000 fully electric cars every year in Australia.&quot;
Behyad Jafari, the chief executive of the Electric Vehicle Council described Volvo Car Australia’s announcement as “truly remarkable”.
“It shows they appreciate the momentum for EVs building in the Australian market and they see the opportunities in meeting the demand,” he said.
“Most Australians now want an electric car – the problem is a lack of supply and a lack of choice. Having Volvo plug part of this gap will make a significant difference.”
Volvo is currently the fastest growing brand in the Australian luxury SUV segment, clocking up record sales for the past four years. It recently launched the C40 Recharge Pure Electric, the first dedicated electric only vehicle model for the Australian market.
The C40 Recharge Pure Electric is available with a single electric motor and front-wheel drive, while the variant with dual electric motors comes with all-wheel drive. It is also the first Volvo to be completely leather-free.

Volvo Car Australia to go all electric by 2026

So far in 2022, Volvo Car Australia has recorded a more than 11 per cent increase in sales compared to 2021.

Volvo Car Australia sold 721 cars in October this year, a 21 per cent leap from the same month in 2021 that puts the company 11.6 per cent ahead of last year’s sales year to date.
In October last year, 593 Volvo cars were sold. In the 10 months to October 2021, there were 7,932 sold - this year, that same number is 8,852.
The Volvo XC40 was the second-highest selling small SUV over $40,000 - there were 373 sold in the month.
The strong sales month for Volvo Car Australia comes as global sales rose 6.9 per cent year-on-year to 54,317 cars in October. Demand for Volvo cars remains robust, especially for the Recharge range of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Recharge models represented 36.8 per cent of the sales last month, with fully electric vehicles accounting for 15 per cent of total sales.
During the January-October period, Volvo Cars retail sales reached 483,304 cars, down 16.9 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Volvo Cars’ top selling model for the month was the XC60 with sales of 17,531 cars (2021: 15,399 units), followed by the XC40 at 14,883 cars (2021: 13,987) and the XC90 at 7,651 cars (2021: 8,639 units).

So far in 2022, Volvo Car Australia has recorded a more than 11 per cent increase in sales compared to 2021. 

October results: 21% sales jump for Volvo Car Australia, 6.9% globally

Spend $1,000 on Volvo Genuine Accessories for the chance to win a 2022 Orbea VIBE H30 E-bike. 

Volvo customers who spend $1,000 or more on any Volvo Genuine Accessories before 31 December this year will go into the running to win a 2022 Orbea VIBE H30 E-bike valued at $4,499 RRP*.
There will be 25 bikes up for grabs, with 15 metro retailers and 10 regional or rural retailers across New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania taking part. The winners will be drawn on 12 January, 2023.
The Orbea VIBE H30 has been described as the “best lightweight urban ebike currently available”. It has a 36V, 6.9A battery, carbon forks, 45C tires, Shimano Deore 10-speed gearing and Magura hydraulic disc brakes.

Entering is easy. Just spend $1,000 on <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/v/buy/accessories">Volvo Genuine Accessories</a> at participating retailers - items like a running board, roof box, mats, bumper covers, dog gates, charging cables and more. Genuine accessories are crafted with sustainability in mind, and are tried, tested and tailored to Volvo cars to fit and function perfectly. Terms and conditions of the competition are below. 
*Volvo Car Australia accessory promotion: Terms and conditions 
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<li>Information on how to enter and the prize(s) form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. 
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<li>By participating in the promotion, entrants acknowledge that they have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them. Entries must be submitted in accordance with these Terms and Conditions to be valid. 
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<li>To enter, entrants must be an Australian resident and above the age of 18. 
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<li>Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter or Participating Retailers and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or stepchild (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin. 
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<li>The promotion will be run in thirty-four (34) Volvo Retailers each of whom will display promotional material advertising this promotion (each a “Participating Retailer”). There will be a total of fourteen (14) Participating Retailers in NSW (8 in major metro areas, and 6 in rural or regional areas), eight (8) Participating Retailers in VIC (7 in major metro areas, and 1 in rural or regional areas), one (1) Participating Retailer in SA, two (2) Participating Retailers in WA, six (6) Participating Retailers in QLD (3 in major metro areas, and 3 in rural or regional areas), one (1) Participating Retailer in ACT and two (2) Participating Retailers in TAS. Contact information for each Participating Retailer, and whether they are a major metro, or rural or regional Retailer, is at Schedule A to these Terms and Conditions. 
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<li>The promotion commences for purchases at a Participating Retailer on 01/10/22 and ends for purchases at a Participating Retailer at 11:59pm local time on 31/12/22 (“Purchase Period”). Entries open on 01/10/22 and close at 11:59pm local time on 31/12/22 (“Entry Period”). 
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<li>To enter, entrants must, during the Purchase Period, spend at least $1,000+GSTand any Luxury Car Tax on any fitted Volvo Genuine accessories at any Participating Retailer (“Qualifying Transaction”). If Volvo Genuine accessories are purchased for fitting to a new vehicle, full payment must be made for the new vehicle and Volvo Genuine accessories within the Purchase Period. Upon completing their Qualifying Transaction, entrants will automatically receive one (1) entry into the draw at that relevant Participating Retailer. Each Participating Retailer will log in to the <a href="https://volvostore.com.au/index.php/volvo/">Volvo Store site</a> with their unique log in to access their own account. Each Participating Retailer will access the Promotion page and enter the details for each eligible entrant, following their Qualifying Transaction, including their name, address, date of purchase and details of purchase. The Participating Retailer must also upload a copy of the proof of purchase to verify the validity of the entrant. 
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<li>Only one (1) entry is permitted per person. 
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<li>The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entrant who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the entry process or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise fair and proper conduct of the promotion. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights. The Promoter's legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved. 
</li>
<li>Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid. 
</li>
<li>If there is a dispute as to the identify of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant. 
</li>
<li>The Promoter’s decision on all aspects relating to the promotion is final. However, the Promoter will consider any dispute concerning the conduct of the promotion or claiming a prize and endeavour to resolve the dispute. 
</li>
<li>There will be one (1) draw conducted by each Participating Retailer located in a major metro area. Each draw will take place at the registered office of The CBD Group, Level 6, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 on 12/01/23 at 12:00PM local time. Each draw will be conducted electronically using a random number generator in front of an independent person not involved with the management, conduct or promotion of the lottery. 
</li>
<li>There will be one (1) draw conducted for the following regional or rural Participating Retailers in the same State or Territory: 
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a)	New South Wales: 
i.	Volvo Cars Central Coast 
ii.	Volvo Cars Central West 
iii.	Volvo Cars Riverina 
iv.	Volvo Cars Southern Highlands 
v.	Volvo Cars Tamworth 
b)	Queensland: 
i.	Volvo Cars Cairns 
ii.	Volvo Cars Sunshine Coast 
iii.	Volvo Cars Townsville 
c)	Tasmania: 
i.	Volvo Cars Hobart 
ii.	Volvo Cars Launceston 
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<li>Each draw will take place at the registered office of The CBD Group on 12/01/23 at 12:00PM local time. Each draw will be conducted electronically using a random number generator in front of an independent person not involved with the management, conduct or promotion of the lottery. 
</li>
<li>Entrants may attend the draw in person but do not have to be present when the lottery is drawn to win a prize. 
</li>
<li>The pool of entries for each draw will comprise of all valid entries in respect of a Qualifying Transaction at a Participating Retailer, or entries pooled into a single draw from more than one nominated regional or rural Participating Retailers under the Terms and Conditions. 
</li>
<li>Each entry in each draw will have a random and equal chance of being drawn the winner. 
</li>
<li>Each Participating Retailer may draw up to two (2) additional reserve entries and record them in the order in which they are drawn in case an invalid entry or ineligible entrant is drawn as the winner. 
</li>
<li>Winners will be notified of the prize they have won and the particulars of how the prize is to be delivered or collected by email and by telephone within seven (7) days of the draw. The Promoter will take all reasonable steps to notify the winner(s) of the results of the draw. 
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<li>The first initial, surname and postcode of the winners will be published on the Promoter’s website and social media pages within seven (7) days of the draw for a period of at least three (3) months (except for any winner who has requested that their name and postcode not be so published). The Promoter’s website and social media pages are listed in Schedule B to these Terms and Conditions. 
</li>
<li>If, for any reason, a winner does not claim the prize within 3 months from the draw date, and only after the Promoter takes reasonable steps to notify them, the prize will be forfeited, and the Promoter will undertake an unclaimed prize draw in accordance with clause 28. 
</li>
<li>The first valid entry drawn in each Participating Retailer or nominated regional or rural Participating Retailer will each win one (1) Orbea VIBE H30 bicycle, valued at $4,499 RRP. 
</li>
<li>Winners must collect the prize from the relevant Participating Retailer, or as otherwise agreed between the Participating Retailer and the winner. 
</li>
<li>If any prize is unavailable, the Promoter may substitute the prize with a prize of the same or greater value either: 
</li>
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a)	if the winner agrees in writing; or 
b)	if the original prize is unavailable due to circumstances beyond the control of the Promoter and the Promoter makes reasonable attempts to reach agreement with the winner. 
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<li>The prize pool value in each Participating Retailer is $4,499. The prize pool value for the promotion in its entirety is 25 x $4,499 = $112,475. 
</li>
<li>Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless otherwise specified. 
</li>
<li>An unclaimed prize draw for any prize, if unclaimed in a Participating Retailer, may take place on 12/04/23 at 12:00PM local time at the registered offices of The CBD Group, subject to any directions from a regulatory authority. 
</li>
<li>Winners of the unclaimed prize draw, if any, will be notified of the prize they have won and the particulars of how the prize is to be delivered or collected by email and by telephone within seven (7) days of the unclaimed prize draw. The Promoter will take reasonable steps to notify the winner(s) of the results of the unclaimed prize draw and clause 21 will apply to notification of the winner. 
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<li>As a condition of entering this promotion, entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter. 
</li>
<li>If the Promotion is not capable of running as planned for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including because of war, terrorism, pandemic, epidemic, state of emergency or disaster (including natural disaster), infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, technical failures or any which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion and/or if necessary to provide alternative prize(s) to the same value as the original prize(s), subject to any written directions made under applicable Australian State or Territory legislation. 
</li>
<li>Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Australian Consumer Law (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”). 
</li>
<li>Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury, or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner; or (f) use of a prize. 
</li>
<li>The Promoter collects personal information (“PI”) in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/legal/privacy">https://www.volvocars.com/au/legal/privacy</a> . In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. The Privacy Policy also contains information about how entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The Promoter will not disclose PI to any entity outside of Australia. 
</li>
<li>The Promotion is authorised as required by law. The relevant permits and/or licences issued in relation to this promotion are: 
</li>
</ol>
a)	NSW permit/licence: TP/02160 
b)	ACT permit/licence: TP 22/01809 
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<li>The Promoter is Volvo Car Australia (ABN 18 004 830 611) of 65 Epping Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 (ph. 02 9020 1600). (“Promoter”). 
 
Schedule A – List of Participating Retailers </li>
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Volvo Cars Adelaide	Metro	08 8274 5531 
Volvo Cars Berwick	Metro	03 9709 1111 
Volvo Cars Brighton	Major Metro	03 9137 9999 
Volvo Cars Brisbane North 	Major Metro	07 3251 9990 
Volvo Cars Cairns	Rural	07 4046 6316 
Volvo Cars Canberra	Metro	02 6113 6005 
Volvo Cars Cannington	Major Metro	08 9202 8194 
Volvo Cars Central Coast 	Rural	02 4320 1986 
Volvo Cars Central West	Rural	02 6362 0966 
Volvo Cars Doncaster	Major Metro	03 9840 8868 
Volvo Cars Essendon	Major Metro	03 9988 1260 
Volvo Cars Five Dock	Major Metro	02 9067 6755 
Volvo Cars Geelong	Metro	03 5244 6222 
Volvo Cars Gold Coast	Metro	07 5552 3236 
Volvo Cars Hobart	Rural	03 6210 7096 
Volvo Cars Launceston 	Rural	03 6332 2846 
Volvo Cars Lindfield	Major Metro	02 8423 0696 
Volvo Cars Liverpool 	Metro	02 9828 8125 
Volvo Cars Melbourne	Major Metro	03 9684 1044 
Volvo Cars Mosman	Metro	02 9917 2200 
Volvo Cars Newcastle	Metro	02 4935 6695 
Volvo Cars Parramatta	Major Metro	02 9933 8558 
Volvo Cars Penrith	Metro	02 4722 9900 
Volvo Cars Perth	Major Metro	08 9202 8193 
Volvo Cars Riverina	Rural	02 6932 6617 
Volvo Cars Rushcutters Bay	Major Metro	02 9368 0431 
Volvo Cars South Yarra	Major Metro	03 8080 2888 
Volvo Cars Southern Highlands	Rural	02 4813 7479 
Volvo Cars Springwood	Metro	07 3290 7842 
Volvo Cars Sunshine Coast	Rural	07 5442 0300 
Volvo Cars Sutherland	Metro	02 9545 7325 
Volvo Cars Tamworth	Rural	02 6763 1535 
Volvo Cars Townsville	Rural	07 4750 0391 
Volvo Cars Waverley	Major Metro	03 7503 6000 
Schedule B – Locations where the winners’ information will be published 
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/volvocarau/">https://www.instagram.com/volvocarau/</a>

Win an e-bike in a new Volvo Car Australia competition

Volvo Car Australia’s digital advertising generates carbon, but a new initiative offsets the impact - and plants new coral on the Great Barrier Reef. 

Digital advertising for Volvo Car Australia has directly contributed to 420 baby coral being planted and more than 7 tonnes of carbon being offset, as part of a new initiative with the company’s media partners to decarbonise.
Working with media agencies Mindshare Australia and GroupM and their Digital Sustainability Initiative, Volvo has offset the impact of its advertising by working alongside the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to plant baby coral in crucial areas of the reef.

The planet needs healthy oceans to survive and healthy oceans need healthy reefs. Oceans provide 50 per cent of the world’s oxygen, the GBR Foundation says, and their coral reefs support 25 per cent of all marine life and coastal blue carbon ecosystems store carbon dioxide 30 to 50 times faster than rainforests.
“Volvo Car Australia has committed to only selling electric vehicles by 2026, four years ahead of our global all-electric target. The cars are a big piece of the puzzle – but we’re also working through our entire supply chain to decarbonise manufacturing and distribution,” Volvo Car Australia Managing Director Stephen Connor said.

“That includes advertising and marketing – because while the carbon footprint from ads is relatively small compared to making vehicles from raw materials – every action counts. And Australia’s energy mix, still largely fossil fuels, means the ads we run here can be three times more carbon intensive than other parts of the world.”
The baby coral and offsets are from the advertising run in the third quarter of 2022 - from July to September. “And that’s just the start,” Connor said.
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<li>Images courtesy of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.</li>
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Ads for Volvo cars planted 420 baby coral on Great Barrier Reef

New Volvo EX90 to be a ‘battery on wheels’ to power homes and recharge at off-peak times.

The new Volvo EX90, to be unveiled on November 9, will be the first Volvo car to include bi-directional charging - an efficient feature that lets it power your home, recharge at low-demand times, and charge electric items while on the go.
While society is increasing its electrification, the increase in demand for electricity from electric cars can lead to a significant strain on the grid - Volvo Cars wants to alleviate this. Electric cars can be a “virtual powerplant” with bi-directional charging, Olivier Loedel, Head of Electrification Ecosystem, said, and function as a large battery on wheels.
“With the Volvo EX90 you can power your life,” says Head of Electrification Ecosystem Olivier Loedel.
“You could use its battery in many ways, from topping up your electric bike when you’re out and about, to hooking up an outdoor cooking appliance for your weekend camping trip. It could even power your house during the expensive peak hours of the day.”
Initially becoming available in selected markets, bi-directional charging has the potential to help you make your energy utilisation cheaper, more efficient and sustainable. Paired with smart-charging technology coming to the Volvo Cars smartphone app, the Volvo EX90 will allow you to charge your car when demand from the grid and prices are low – usually meaning there are more renewable sources in the energy mix – and save that stored energy to be used later.

Along with being able to charge appliances and other devices, your car will ultimately be able to lend a helping hand and give some of its charge to other compatible Volvos. On the flip side, if you’re about to run out of juice, don’t worry. You can accept the same help from other Volvo cars as well.
Depending on rules specific to each energy market, bi-directional charging could also allow customers to support the grid in different ways.
“We believe in a future where our customers can support the grid using this technology, enabling a more efficient and sustainable use of electricity in everyday life,” Loedel said.
The small print
Future technology and features are described, and capabilities may vary. Features may not be available in all markets and will not be standard in all markets or for all models.
The bi-directional charging offer will initially be launched in selected markets. We are currently investigating which use cases we will be able to offer in different markets.
We will equip the Volvo EX90 with the necessary hardware to support the grid, and we are currently assessing in which markets it would be possible to offer this to our customers.

Bi-directional charging in new Volvo EX90 to power homes, maximise energy use 

A 62 per cent increase in sales year-on-year drove a more than 1,000-car result for Volvo Car Australia in September. 

Volvo Car Australia sold more than 1,000 cars in September, a jump of more than 62 per cent compared to 2021 as strong demand for electric vehicles continues.
VFacts data shows Volvo sold 1,001 vehicles, up from 615 in 2021 and 661 in 2020.
The Volvo XC40 ranked first in the small SUV over $40,000 segment, with 515 sold, while the Volvo XC90 was the third highest-selling large SUV over $70,000 - with 168 sales.
The 1,001 sales makes up part of Volvo Cars’ global sales of 49,356 for the month, up 4.5 per cent compared to the same month last year.

Recharge vehicles made up 31.9 per cent of sales, while fully electric vehicles accounted for 12.6 per cent.
Covid-19 outbreaks in China continued impacting output from manufacturing plants, though it has been normalising over recent months.
European sales hit 19,358 cars, up 7 per cent on last September, with Recharge vehicles accounting for 57.9 per cent of sales. In China, sales rose 53.1 per cent to 14,845, while in the US sales dropped 29.1 per cent to 6,627.
Over the year so far, Volvo Cars has sold 428,987 cars, which is down 19.2 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Volvo sold 1,001 cars in September as global supply continues stabilising

Electric vehicles make up less than 3 per cent of cars in Australia, but that is growing - fast. 

There is a “clear market trend” towards zero emission technology in cars, the head of the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry says.
While the market share of electric vehicles is currently less than three per cent, that’s growing fast, according to Tony Weber, the chief executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, said.
“During September 2022, 7,247 battery electric vehicles were sold, more than hybrid and plug-in-hybrid combined (5,141). Year to date, 21,771 battery electric vehicles have been sold,” Mr Weber said. “There is a clear market trend towards zero emission technology.”
Mr Weber’s comments reinforce Volvo Car Australia’s trajectory towards a fully electric car company.
“Globally, we’re going fully electric by 2030, and aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040,” Stephen Connor, Managing Director of Volvo Car Australia, said. “Being authentic as an automotive brand means taking actions that mirror words, and Volvo are a prime example of that. There’s a reason we’re the fastest growing luxury auto brand in Australia – people are at the core of the way we design, build and market our cars.”
And that’s not the end of it, because Ghent is busily expanding its capacity for producing fully electric cars. Within a year from now, the plant should be able to build 135,000 pure electric Volvo cars per year, representing more than half of the plant's existing production capacity.
&quot;The C40 Recharge represents our future,&quot; said Javier Varela, our head of Engineering and Operations. &quot;Our manufacturing operations and a close collaboration with our suppliers are key in achieving our future ambitions, in terms of electrification and climate neutrality. Our Ghent plant is ready for an all-electric future and will be an important part of our global industrial network for the years to come.&quot;

The FCAI releasing these electric vehicle figures comes after the Federal Government shared and Electric Vehicle Discussion Paper.
“Any future policy and regulation needs to be developed within the context of vehicle price, model availability, and battery supply, and supported through the roll out of charging infrastructure and consumer incentives,” Mr Weber said.
The FCAI warned while new car supplies to the Australian market are improving, logistical and supply chain issues remain as the global automotive market recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Clear market trend’ towards electric cars in Australia: FCAI 

A world-first radar inside future Volvo cars aims to prevent inadvertently leaving anyone behind in a vehicle. 

Volvo Cars has developed world-first technology designed to prevent deaths and serious injury from overheated vehicles.
The new radar system, which will be included in the forthcoming Volvo EX90 all-electric SUV, is intended to address a cause of terrible tragedy. Over five years to the end of 2021, 10 children died after being left in hot vehicles, according to Kidsafe Australia. In the US, more than 900 children have died since 1998.
“No one chooses to be distracted or tired, but we know it can happen,” said Lotta Jakobsson, Volvo Cars’ senior technical specialist in injury prevention. “We’re all human and distraction is a fact of life. With the help of cutting-edge technology, we’ll support you when you’re not at your best and help you avoid leaving family members or pets behind by accident.”
Volvo’s new interior radar system will first be rolled out as standard, where regulation allows, on the Volvo EX90 that will be revealed on November 9. The feature will also be included in other forthcoming Volvo car models.
With sensors integrated in the overhead console, the roof-mounted reading lamps and the trunk of the car, the new system is the first that can detect sub-millimetre movement in the entire interior of the car.

When a driver attempts to lock the car, they will receive alerts to help avoid leaving loved ones behind.
Every time a driver tries to lock the car, the interior radar system is activated and determines whether your car is empty of any people or pets, before it allows the car to be locked.
The car’s climate system can remain on if people or animals are detected in the cabin, to improve comfort. This can also help lower the risk of hypothermia or heatstroke.
“We’ve always been a leader in safety, and we want to continue protecting lives by setting new standards in automotive safety,” Jakobsson said. “That also means making you feel safe and giving you peace of mind. That type of emotional safety will help you enjoy life to the fullest, while at the same time helping you to prevent tragedies from happening.”
The interior radar system will come as standard in all countries where the 60GHz frequency used by the system is approved for automotive use. We’re constantly working with individual markets to secure approval and will activate the system as and when approvals are granted.
The climate system will remain working as long as the high-voltage battery has enough charge.

Interior radar designed to avoid leaving loved ones behind

The new Volvo Approved Repairer Network means Volvo cars are fixed right, first time.

Volvo Car Australia has gone live with a new, extensive network of approved repairers around the country that can repair a Volvo that is damaged. 
Known as the Volvo Approved Repairer Network, the 16 repairers - so far - make sure owners keep the vehicle “100 per cent Volvo”.
Volvo cars are changing rapidly, so it’s important any repairer be able to fix it right first time, which means the right training, tools and Volvo Genuine Parts.

“We set the highest standards for our Volvo Approved Repairers Network, ensuring that all work will be performed to Volvo’s factory specifications by expertly trained collision repair technicians,” Volvo Car Australia said.
“Our approved repairers have made all the necessary investments to satisfy Volvo’s strict requirements to be recognised as a Volvo Approved Repairer. This means a superior repair experience for you.”

A Volvo Genuine Windshield, for example, is a key part on some of the on-board safety systems. Parts installed at Volvo Approved Repairers will be as good or better than those installed on the vehicle in the factory.
<a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/l/find-a-repairer/">Find your closest Volvo Approved Repairer here.</a>

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The highly anticipated C40 Recharge, Volvo Cars’ first electric-only model, has landed in shopping centres and dealers for Australians to touch and experience. 

Hundreds of thousands of Australians have seen and experienced the first models of Volvo’s new C40 Recharge through a series of immersive shopping centre activations - with the car now available to test drive in some retailers.
The first pure electric vehicle model created by Volvo, the C40 Recharge has up to 500km of range*, 300kw of power, can accelerate from 0 to 100 in 4.7s, and can “fast charge” from 10 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes**.
With zero tailpipe emissions, it is a vehicle that doesn’t force drivers to choose between power and responsible driving. It has a contemporary design and luxurious interior, with features like Google built-in***, an air purifier system, a 360-degree camera, Harman Kardon Premium Sound, and it works seamlessly with the Volvo Cars app.
The car charged into the Australian market with a 60-second ad on Sunday October 9 airing on major television networks. Over the past few weeks, several models of the Volvo C40 Recharge have been touring shopping centres along the east coast.

The campaign spent time at Indooroopilly in Brisbane, Castle Towers in Sydney and Chadstone in Melbourne, being seen up close by tens of thousands of people. The value of an in-person inspection is that shoppers can touch the luxury interiors and sit in the driver’s seat. Those who enquired could become some of the first to book an appointment and take the C40 Recharge for a test drive in early November.
We're teaming up with Northvolt, a leading battery firm from Sweden, to develop and produce high-quality sustainable batteries for the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars. An all-Swedish battery powerhouse, if you will, with collaboration that contains several elements.
For example, as part of the plans we'll establish a 50/50 joint venture company, which will include an R&amp;D centre in Sweden that is scheduled to kick off operations next year. Here, we intend to develop state-of-the-art battery cells and related technologies, to make sure that the battery technology is tailor-made and can be seamlessly integrated into those shiny new Volvos and Polestars.

The Volvo C40 Recharge is available for online order enquiry now, with orders finalised with retailers per their terms and conditions.
*Figures according to ADR 81/02 are derived from laboratory testing. Factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted, means in the real world the range you experience can differ from that advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison purposes.
**When charged using fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions. Charging times are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, current battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition. Fast charging cable not provided with the car. Charging times with standard charging can vary significantly.
*** Google, Google Play and Google Maps are trademarks of Google LLC.

New Volvo C40 Recharge lands in shopping centres - and for test drive

The Volvo EX90 will be a new fully electric, seven-seater SUV with LiDAR and driver-sensor tech.

Volvo Cars has unveiled the name of its new, next-generation electric vehicle - the Volvo EX90 - as well as a LiDAR and driver-sensor technology that could help reduce accidents by up to 20 per cent*.
In a keynote speech on 21 September, Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan presented his vision for the future of safety and the company. Volvo Cars shared that its next flagship SUV - the Volvo EX90, which Rowan said would include safety technology “beyond any Volvo car before”.
“For us, safety is not a marketing exercise or another regulation for us to clear. Safety is at the very core of our purpose,” he said.
“With state of the art sensors and software, our next car will be able to see the world in point cloud, as you can see around me. These sensors are powered by Volvo Cars’ unique combination of advanced core computing and software to enable improvement in safety in the digital age - like the three-point seatbelt did in the late 1950s.”
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQTfmdJgu8">Watch the video here</a>

Driver understanding 
A real-time interior sensing system is designed to help the car take action to avoid accidents. Two cameras will pick up early signals the driver is not at their best using eye-gaze patterns.
&quot;Our research shows that by simply observing where the driver is looking and how often and for how long their eyes are closed, we can tell a lot about the state of the driver,&quot; Emma Tivesten, Senior Technical Expert at Volvo Cars Safety Centre, said.
&quot;By basing its calculations on our research findings, the sensing system allows our cars to identify whether the driver's ability is impaired, perhaps due to drowsiness, distraction or other causes for inattention and to offer extra assistance in a way that best suits the situation.&quot;
Looking at the road too little could mean distraction. Too much could mean cognitive distraction. The car is designed to be able to send a warning signal that grows in volume, or can even safely stop by the side of the road and turn its hazard lights on.

Invisible shield 
Volvo Cars is aiming for an ambitious goal: zero deaths or serious injuries in Volvo cars. As well as internal sensors, the EX90 will have an array of external eight cameras, five radars, 16 ultrasonic sensors and a cutting edge LiDAR sensor that, along with a core computing platform and software, create a 360-degree real-time view of the world around the car. 
LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and the new array, embedded in the roofline of the EX90, could help reduce accidents by up to 20 per cent*.
LiDAR can detect pedestrians up to 250-metres away, and something as small and dark as a tire on a black road 120-metres ahead.
&quot;We believe the EX90 to be the safest Volvo car to ever hit the road,&quot; said Joachim de Verdier, head of Safe Vehicle Automation at Volvo Cars.
“When all our safety systems, sensors, software and computing power come together, they create a preventative shield of safety around you – and you won't even know it's there until you need it.&quot;
<a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/safety-in-mind/innovations/">Learn more here.</a>
*Scenario frequencies based on Volvo Cars Traffic Accident Database.
Please note: Future technology described above is not yet available and may be subject to change. Vehicle specifications are subject to change. Features shown and described above may not be standard or available for all equipment levels and powertrain options and may vary from market to market. Please drive responsibly, driver and vehicle support functions are not a substitute for the driver’s attention and judgement.

Volvo Cars unveils flagship, fully electric SUV, LiDAR, safety tech

The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country is packed with features, finishes and details that make it a perfect family wagon.

Volvo Car Australia has unveiled the details and <a href="https://www.volvocars.com/au/cars/v60-cross-country/">refreshed online experience for the 2023 V60 Cross Country,</a> boasting advanced tech, air purifier, Google built-in* and extra stability with large wheels.
The wagon, which is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, produces 183kW of power and 350Nm with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. 
A 48-volt mild hybrid system reduces the load on the engine and saves fuel. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, has a fuel consumption of 7.4l per 100km**, has 519l of cargo capacity and a 1.8-tonne maximum towing capacity. 
Standard features in the 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country include 19-inch alloy wheels, a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google integration*, Apple CarPlay, wireless smartphone charging, heated front and rear seats, head-up display, six airbags, adaptive cruise control, 10-speaker sound system, four-zone climate control, a power tailgate and rain-sensing wipers. The list goes on.
Google built-in*, with Google Maps, seamlessly integrates real-time traffic information and automatic rerouting. Google Assistant means drivers can talk to their V60 Cross Country for hands-free help.
A dedicated Volvo Cars app means drivers can remotely lock, unlock, and pre-heat or cool the cabin.
The 2023 model has refreshed exterior design details, optimised loading with a new roof box, and extra stability and grip with large wheels. An optional panoramic roof lets light flood in, creating a natural, spacious feel for everyone in the cabin.
*Subject to network availability. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. The V60 Cross Country is supplied with 4 years of Google Automotive Services. After this period, new terms and costs may apply. Fair Use Policy for data applies.
**Figures according to ADR 81/02 are derived from laboratory testing, which is not carried out on every individual vehicle sold by Volvo. Factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted, means in the real world the range you experience can differ from that advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison purposes.

The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country is packed with features, finishes and details that make it a perfect family wagon. 

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A new advertising campaign for Volvo Cars has enlisted the skills of a YouTuber to create a song using only the sounds from a single vehicle. 

Andrew Huang has more than two million subscribers on YouTube, and is known for making “a beat out of anything”. With the help of producer Keeley Bumford, known as Dresage, the pair were asked by Volvo Cars USA to tap, close, open, adjust, drive and test every feature of the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid to create a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf4NBZuP7sg">one-minute piece of music.</a>
“Every sound you just heard came from the Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid,” Huang says in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf4NBZuP7sg">his explainer video.</a>
The song uses sounds of the seat adjusting, the window closing, hydraulics, the volume knob turning, pulling the seat belt, the reverse alert sound, and more.
The aim of the campaign is to reach younger, more diverse customers &quot;who may not have considered a luxury SUV before,&quot; Leigh Moynihan, Volvo's head of marketing, said.
&quot;Knowing this audience cares most about design and tech, we tapped into the creative talents of Andrew Huang and Dresage and let them create content that shows off the XC60 in a new way that appeals to their broad audiences.&quot;
The ad, which will run to the end of the year, has been watched more than 1.28 million times on YouTube since it launched on August 31.

Volvo Cars USA commissioned a YouTuber to produce a one-minute song using only a car.  

YouTuber Andrew Huang makes music with Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo Cars USA commissioned a YouTuber to produce a one-minute song using only a car. 

Volvo Car Australia sold more than 700 cars in August, up from 549 last year. 

Volvo Cars is rebranding and expanding its mobility business, re-naming the company formerly known as M to Volvo On Demand and announcing plans to launch globally.
Currently operating in Sweden, M is a platform that gives people shared access to Volvo cars. External analysis has shown one car from Volvo Car Mobility can replace the need for up to nine privately owned cars in Swedish cities, corresponding to an annual reduction in over 16,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. It frees up space in cities, saves people money, and helps maintain a more sustainable lifestyle.
Volvo On Demand is part of a long-term strategic investment to increase the significance of shared mobility in Volvo Cars, which helps deliver the company’s aim to become a circular business by 2040. It has 250,000 registered users and close to a million completed journeys in Sweden, and there are plans to grow it globally.
“At Volvo Cars, we want to provide complete freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way,” Magnus Fredin, Senior Vice President Global Online Business at Volvo Cars, said.
“Volvo Car Mobility’s future-forward strategy is helping us to deliver on that promise. Volvo On Demand will make new inroads into the evolution of flexible car access. We’re thrilled to be on this journey together. Volvo On Demand is able to reach target groups that don’t necessarily want to own a car but need occasional access to one.”
Erik Jivmark, CEO of Volvo Car Mobility - the subsidiary that developed and operates the business, said: “We look forward to accelerating growth based on our mobility platform and becoming a part of Volvo Cars’ core offer. We expect new product offers and an international expansion to vastly expand the customer base and put us on an entirely new growth trajectory.”
Volvo On Demand will continue to be powered by Volvo Cars' proprietary AI-driven mobility platform.

Volvo Cars sales surge 29.5% year-on-year in August in Australia

Volvo Car India launched the XC40 Recharge in a digital world, known as the metaverse - or ‘the Volvoverse’. 

Volvo Cars has made history in India, becoming the first luxury auto brand to reveal a car in the metaverse, known locally as the ‘Volvoverse’.
Working with the region’s media agency, Mindshare India, Volvo Cars created a virtual world launch of the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric.
The foray into the metaverse was done to reduce the carbon footprint of a launch event. Every attendee at a physical event generates 170 kilograms of C02. With dozens or hundreds of attendees, a physical event can quickly generate many tonnes of carbon.
Mindshare India worked with other agencies under the umbrella of its parent company, WPP India, to create the metaverse experience, launched by Volvo Car India’s Managing Director, Jyoti Malhotra.
“Volvo has always been on the forefront of innovation and technology and we as a company are also globally known for our commitment to sustainability,” Malhotra said.
“The launch of the XC40 Recharge on the metaverse platform is a pioneering moment leveraging digital technology in the marketing sphere. The metaverse launch also contributes to our sustainability mission as it leaves a negligible carbon footprint as compared to conventional launches.”
Volvo Cars aims to be a fully-electric car company by 2030, globally, and be carbon neutral by 2040.
The concept behind the launch of the XC40 Recharge in the Volvoverse was to unveil the electric vehicle (EV) “in a sustainable ecosystem following the vision of Volvo”, Mindshare South Asia CEO Amin Lakhani said.
“The Metaverse is evolving the Internet by bringing people closer... We are excited to do the first-ever EV launch in the Metaverse with a campaign that appeals to our audience in an exciting new environment which is the first of its kind.” 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBAGP4SYbu4">Watch the video here</a>

Volvo Car India launched the XC40 Recharge in a digital world, known as the metaverse - or ‘the Volvoverse’.

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