Volvo Car Corporation (Volvo Cars) is a Swedish global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Gothenburg. Founded in 1927 and majority-owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding, the company designs, manufactures, and markets premium passenger cars and SUVs, with production and R&D operations in Europe, China, and the United States.
Volvo Cars is known for safety-oriented engineering and is accelerating electrification, aiming to transition its lineup to fully electric vehicles. Its activities span vehicle design, software and connectivity, and advanced manufacturing, with growing involvement in battery technology and circularity initiatives.
For the chemicals value chain, Volvo Cars is a major downstream consumer of advanced materials used in EV batteries, polymers and composites, coatings, adhesives, thermal management fluids, and sustainable interior materials, influencing supply, innovation, and recycling ecosystems across those segments.
Also known as Volvo Car Group.
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Volvo Cars, of which one is active.
Volvo Cars's role on them: Owner.
1 new construction.
The new hybrid powertrain achieves 44.2% efficiency, cuts fuel use by 40%, and reduces CO2 emissions using 100% renewable gasoline, supporting a technology-neutral approach to decarbonization.
A share purchase and framework agreement aim to explore future collaboration in North America, pending regulatory approvals. No impact on planned investments or cash flow is expected.
The plant, operational by 2025, will produce 50 GWh of battery cells annually, support Volvo's electric car goals, and focus on sustainable production with fossil-free energy.
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