What Volvo CEO says when asked how he'll compete with an EV startup

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan Arc 2024 — Volvo CEO Jim Rowan sees some weaknesses that EV startups need to overcome. (VOLVO)

July 31, 2024 04:00 AM

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan often gets asked how his nearly 100-year-old company is going to compete with electric vehicle startups.

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