AstaZero is the first full-scale proving ground for future traffic safety solutions, opened in Sweden. AstaZero’s industry partners consist of Volvo Car Group, Volvo Group, Scania, Autoliv and Test Site Sweden.
The name Asta (Active Safety Test Area) relates to the facility’s connection to a vision of zero traffic fatalities.
ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. The new chargers will be manufactured locally in Shenzhen at ABB’s recently established base for electric vehicle chargers.
Car insurer LV has initiated a Vehicle Damage Assessors apprenticeship programme at the Association of British Insurers facility at Thatcham.
Volvo Trucks is expanding its model range in Europe with a new version of the Volvo FE running entirely on natural gas. The Volvo FE CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) has been primarily developed for operations involving short driving cycles with repeated starts and stops such as refuse collection and local distribution.
General Motors said it will reduce production at its plant near St. Petersburg, Russia, citing a continued slowdown of the country’s auto market.
