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Volvo sets goal of 25% recycled plastics in cars

Volvo unveiled a specially-built version of its XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV that uses recycled materials. (Volvo)
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June 18, 2018 05:00 AM

OSLO, Norway -- Volvo says at least 25 percent of the plastics used in its new cars will be from recycled materials starting in 2025, in an anti-pollution plan praised by the United Nations.

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ACCII: Are state-level ZEV mandates too much, too soon?
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Automakers and dealers that are in states adopting California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rule – which sets ambitious, annually escalating ZEV sales mandates and threatens stiff penalties for noncompliance – face a daunting challenge

ACCII: Are state-level ZEV mandates too much, too soon?
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U.S., China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days in step back from decoupling brink
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U.S., China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days in step back from decoupling brink
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Report: Nissan dials up global job cuts to 20,000 people
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Report: Nissan dials up global job cuts to 20,000 people
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Peter Schreyer, designer who piloted path from Audi’s hometown to Korea, recognized with AN Centennial Award
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Peter Schreyer, designer who piloted path from Audi’s hometown to Korea, recognized with AN Centennial Award

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