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Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials.<\/p>\n

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As one of the first legacy automakers to commit to an all-electric future, Volvo is already making massive strides to reduce its carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

In fact, Volvo\u2019s last diesel-powered car rolled off the production line last month as the automaker looks toward a cleaner future. <\/p>\n

Last year was a \u201ckey milestone\u201d for Volvo, according to CEO Jim Rowan. Volvo sold over 113,000 fully electric vehicles in 2023, up 70% compared to 2022. Electric cars accounted for 16% of Volvo\u2019s total vehicle sales in 2023, but this year is expected to be even bigger.<\/p>\n

Rowan told Reuters<\/em> he expects \u201ctremendous growth\u201d this year as new models like the low-cost EX30 roll…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Read the full article originally published at electrek.co.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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