Volvo Announces 'Historic End' to Combustion Engine, All Cars Going Electric

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By Lorraine ChowJul 5, 2017, 9:47 am159 pts
Volvo Cars announced Wednesday that every car it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking a "historic end" to the internal combustion engine. This makes Volvo the first traditional carmaker to fully embrace electrification. "This is a clear commitment towards reducing our carbon footprint as well…

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