The last diesel-engined Volvo XC90 SUV is heading to a museum in Sweden.
Volvo just made its last car with a diesel engine, marking a big milestone in the Swedish company's march toward electric-only sales. The vehicle, an XC90 SUV, rolled off the assembly line in Torslanda, Sweden and is headed to a Volvo museum in Gothenburg, Sweden, where the automaker is headquartered. Get Fully Charged Volvo says goodbye to diesel Volvo plans to pivot to electric-only sales by 2030. Look out for it to release two brand-new electric models in the U.S.
Diesel cars took off in Europe, promising lower greenhouse gas emissions than ones powered by gasoline. However, diesel sales have steadily declined in recent years as EVs gained traction. Get the InsideEvs Newsletter Sign Up Today The majority of cars Volvo sold in Europe in 2019 ran on diesel, the automaker said. Now, hybrid and fully electric cars account for most of its European sales. The company's EV sales grew by 70% last year.
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