Volvo Trucks Completely Renovates Duo Medium-duty Electric Truck

With a gross vehicle weight of up to 16.7 tonnes, the Volvo FL Electric is primarily designed for urban distribution transport and waste management. The Volvo FE Electric is a variant of up to 27 tonnes. According to Volvo, these two electric trucks have been on the market since 2019. Source: www.electrive.com

Linux Foundation Announces Intention To Establish “High Performance Software Foundation”

This week, the Linux Foundation announced its intention to create the High Performance Software Foundation. “Through a series of technology projects, the High Performance Software Foundation aims to build, promote, and advance portable software stacks for high performance computing by increasing adoption. Source: tech.slashdot.org

Hero: Volvo Ditches Diesel To Accelerate Electric Car Sales

In August, Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley took his son on a three-day road trip from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas in a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. . Along the way, Farley interacted with Ford dealers and EV drivers and experienced the pain of slow charging at crowded charging centers. “Listening means…” he explained. Source: www.corporateknights.com

Recall Warning: Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, WRX

Subaru has recalled about 3,700 vehicles due to the risk of cracks in important engine parts, making them undriveable. It may roll over even when parked. The recall applies to: Subaru told federal motor vehicle safety officials that these cars “may be equipped with front driveshaft assemblies with outer races.” Source: Kelley Blue Book