Volvo partners with Northvolt to develop and produce batteries

The first car to use battery cells developed through Volvo's joint venture with Northvolt will be the electric successor to the XC60. The current model is shown.

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Reuters

June 21, 2021 07:07 AM

STOCKHOLM -- Volvo Cars plans a joint venture with Swedish battery maker Northvolt to develop sustainable batteries for its electric cars and set up a gigafactory for production.

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