In a recent turn of events, Volvo Cars (OTC:VLVLY) has made a decisive shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), announcing the end of production for all diesel car models by early 2024. This comes amid a sharp fall in the company’s share value.
What Happened: Volvo Cars confirmed on Wednesday the termination of its diesel-powered car model production, Automotive News reported. The last diesel Volvo car is expected to roll off the production line in a few months.
CEO Jim Rowan justified the decision, emphasizing that “Electric powertrains are our future, and superior to combustion engines: they generate less noise, less vibration, less servicing costs for our customers and zero tailpipe emissions.”
This makes Volvo one of the initial traditional car manufacturers to leap.
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