Volvo meets 2025 goal to cut emissions up to 35 per cent

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Volvo EX60 | Credit: Volvo Car Corporation
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Volvo EX60 | Credit: Volvo Car Corporation

Auto giant said expansion of its electric models played 'key role' in reaching its ambitious emissions target

Volvo Cars has met its 2025 sustainability target to cut emissions per vehicle by 30 to 35 per cent against a 2018 baseline, thanks in large part to increased sales from its expanded electric vehicle (EV)...

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