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25/06/2009 06:40 - Trailer/Body Builders
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jun 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Regulatory News: The Volvo Group's engineers have created a method for constructing trucks that weigh less while carrying the same loads.
24/06/2009 19:31 - The FINANCIAL
The FINANCIAL -- AB Volvo’s North American subsidiary, Volvo Trucks North America, has begun selling vehicles that meet the new US emissions standards, EPA2010, which come into effect in 2010.
Volvo Fleet Prepare For Last Leg and Final 400 Miles To The Finish
25/06/2009 04:05 - BYM News
It was like the end of a school term at the skippers' press conference in Stockholm today as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet prepares to tackle leg 10, a final, short, sprint to the overall finish line in St.

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25/06/2009 07:48 - BYM News
“csson Racing Team's places on the leaderboard are secured, but the team's two crews are still approaching Leg 10 of the Volvo Ocean Race with verve. "It'll be full noise again. We really want to win the leg," said Phil Jameson, bowman for overall”
Volvo A40E articulated hauler proves its worth at E & JW ...
25/06/2009 07:19 - Earth Moving News
“VO Construction Equipment says one of its A40E articulated hauler has proven its worth as a prime mover at E & JW Glendinning's Linhay Hill Quarry, Great Britain. According to Volvo, E & JW will replace its current fleet of 50t rigid trucks with”
25/06/2009 07:15 - guardian.co.uk
June 23 - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S . and Asian companies were reported by 2000 GMT on Tuesday. ** Shares in Anglo American Plc, which rejected a $68 billion merger approach from rival Xstrata Plc, edged hi...
25/06/2009 04:01 - BYM News
“will mark the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008/09 and the final opportunity to claim crucial points for teams wanting to secure their overall place on the leaderboard. Whilst the 400 miles should be a short leg, current forecasts suggest light”
25/06/2009 04:01 - BYM News
“PUMA Ocean Racing team start the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race tomorrow, Thursday June 25. With a commanding 6.5 point lead over third placed team Telefonica Blue, PUMA aim to secure second place overall in the Volvo Ocean Race in this tenth”
Staring at $2000 repair bill, wondering why Portland is a 'Volvo town'
25/06/2009 03:54 - Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com
“weeted about my impending repair bill (the timing belt and a transmission valve on our 2001 XC70 needed to be replaced). "Bezzo" tweeted back: "That is why we want to get rid of our Volvo. All repairs are $1000+." Meanwhile, "FrankiecatPDX" replied:”
Connect with the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship on ...
25/06/2009 02:52 - International Sailing Federation
“F is delighted to announce that 23 competitors from 14 nations have been approved for Athlete Participation Programme (APP) funding support to attend the 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship. Buzios, Brazil will host the world's top”
25/06/2009 02:00 - Logistics Manager
“vo reckons it can reduce the weight of the cab and chassis in heavy trucks by some 20 per cent within a decade - which would lead to “significant” reductions in fuel consumption. To date, lightweight technology has mainly been used in Volvo Aero's”
25/06/2009 01:13 - Truck.Net
“drickson Bumper and Trim unveils its AERO CLAD® bumper with stylish air dam for 2003 and newer Volvo VNL on-highway trucks. This AERO CLAD VNL bumper comes as part of an optional factory-installed metal bumper package on VNL trucks and also is”
Equipment Watch: Volvo's E-Series improves comfort and safety
25/06/2009 01:11 - Construction Contractor
Volvo's latest E-Series articulated haul truck range includes two models fitted with an FS (full suspension) system. Offered on the A35E and A40E models, the FS option provides benefits which increase the length of the haul road, effectively absorbing all roug...
25/06/2009 01:10 - 7thSpace Interactive
The 2009 Volvo Environmental Prize Foundation has named NOAA Senior Scientist Susan Solomon as the recipient of its 2009 environmental prize. The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded for "Outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries which in broad terms fal...
25/06/2009 00:40 - Boston Globe
“orts in the Chinese media surfaced last week claiming Geely, the Shanghai-based automaker behind the deadly CK sedan, had reached an agreement with Ford to buy Volvo. Which prompted The Wall Street Journal to ask last week, "So would buying a brand”
24/06/2009 23:12 - Tribuna Economica
One of the world's leading atmospheric scientists will arrive in Sweden this autumn to receive what has become over the last 20 years one of the scientific world's most respected environmental prizes: the Volvo Environment Prize, awarded by an independent foun...
Volvo awards environmental prize
24/06/2009 22:21 - New Car Net
Susan Solomon, one of the world's leading atmospheric scientists, has won the Volvo Environment Prize for 2009.
24/06/2009 21:35 - Road Transport
Volvo Trucks is developing its own range of proprietary medium-heavy engines for trucks and buses to be launched in 2010. The news was unexpectedly broken by Leif Johansson, Volvo's CEO, in Eskilstuna, Sweden, who also added that the engines will be on a "grou...
Volvo Ocean Race: Team Russia waits
24/06/2009 21:05 - Yachting World
Team Russia arrived in Stockholm in the latest stage of their bid to qualify for a return to racing. The team suspended racing in Singapore at the end of leg three because it lacked the funds necessary to continue.
24/06/2009 20:03 - Autochannel
STOCKHOLM - June 24, 2009: The Volvo Group’s engineers have created a method for constructing trucks that weigh less while carrying the same loads. Lighter vehicles would entail a significant reduction in fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide emissions.
Fight for Inmarsat Media prize at Volvo Ocean Race
24/06/2009 18:05 - Sail World
The Inmarsat Media Prize began as a prize to recognise the potential misery of mopping out a boat, cooking and not being allowed to participate in the individual’s true passion – sailing.
The Twilight Saga: Shimmering vampires who drive Volvos
24/06/2009 17:03 - World Socialist Web Site
“ording to PR Newswire, the trailer had 7.8 million views on the MySpace site in the first seven days, setting a new record. MTV broadcast the trailer during its awards show to 5.3 million views. Clearly, Twilight is a cultural phenomenon.”
Puma's effort and seamanship rewarded
24/06/2009 16:01 - Sail World
“great and the good of the Volvo Ocean Race gathered on Monday night in Stockholm's beautiful 'Stadshuset' (City Hall) to celebrate the achievements of the teams on Leg Nine, the Swedish sprint from Marstrand to Stockholm. The prizegiving dinner was”
24/06/2009 15:46 - Trading Markets
Jun 23, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- VOLVY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- HiQ reported it has signed a framework agreement with the global vehicle manufacturer Volvo Cars.
24/06/2009 15:24 - CanadianDriver
Stockholm, Sweden - Susan Solomon, a scientist from Boulder, Colorado, has won the Volvo Environmental Prize for 2009 for her findings on ozone layer depletion and her work on the UN climate panel.
Volvo race in 2011-12 will be shorter, more competitive
24/06/2009 13:54 - China Post
The event was already won last week by one of the two entries from Swedish team Ericsson, by the far the best funded team in the race with a budget of 80 million euros. Volvo wants to make the next race more open and hopes to attract more competitors by making...
24/06/2009 13:22 - Automotive Business Review
Volvo Buses, with its subsidiary Sunwin Bus, has signed a framework agreement for 1,500 buses with bus operator Bashi Group in Shanghai, China.
24/06/2009 10:59 - Discover Moose Jaw
1997 Chevrolet Z71 extended cab truck, fully loaded with leather, 191,847kms, 5th wheel hitch and electronic brake control,newer tires, excellent truck.8000obo.
Volvo Ocean Race - Team Russia's racing bid hangs in the balance
24/06/2009 10:36 - Sail World
Team Russia arrived in Stockholm in the latest stage of their bid to qualify for a return to racing. The team suspended racing in Singapore at the end of leg three because it lacked the funds necessary to continue.
24/06/2009 10:31 - FOXBusiness
REDFORD, MI, Jun 23, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) ----Alternative Fuel Technologies Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AFTC) is pleased to announce that Volvo Powertrain visited AFTC's offices recently to see the latest DME developments and to discuss supplying Volvo with AFTC...
24/06/2009 09:23 - MotorTrend Magazine
While Volvos tend to be safe for passengers, their engines might be another story. Volvo is recalling 17,614 vehicles to fix a programming error that could disable the engine cooling fan.
24/06/2009 06:11 - eTrucker
Volvo Trucks North America announced yesterday, June 22, customers can place orders for trucks across its product line equipped to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 emissions standards, with delivery starting later this year.
Can Team Russia be ready for the last leg of Volvo Ocean Race?
24/06/2009 05:51 - Sail World
A familiar face is on the horizon. Team Russia are on their way to Stockholm with the intention of taking part in the leg 10 sprint to their home port of St Petersburg, Russia. The team suspended racing in Singapore after leg three as a consequence of insuffic...
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12/06/2009 18:56 - China Daily
The person says Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. is taking a look at Volvo, and is expected to meet with executives at Volvo's Gothenburg, Sweden, headquarters. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private.
17/06/2009 05:52 - San Diego Union Tribune
— Five-time Olympic medalist Torben Grael has sailed Ericsson 4 to victory in the around-the-world Volvo Ocean Race. Ericsson 4 finished the ninth leg of the 10-leg race in third place on Monday night, good enough to clinch the victory in the overall standin...
04/06/2009 02:55 - American Chronicle
Volvo Cars, Vattenfall to make electric cars Ford-owned Volvo Cars said Monday it has set up a joint venture with Swedish energy company Vattenfall to develop cars that can be charged directly from a wall socket.
05/06/2009 21:44 - MLive.com
(AP) — BRUSSELS - The European Union has approved loan guarantees to Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit to help it build cleaner cars. The European Commission says Volvo is planning to use .
12/06/2009 01:16 - WPXI.com
DETROIT -- A person briefed on the matter said Wednesday that a Chinese automaker is considering buying Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit. The person said Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.



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