Volvo Cars is continuing to push forward with its electrification strategy, with five fully electric vehicles (EVs) already on the market and five more in
Earlier this week, a group of Bridge Classic Cars members had the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Morgan Motor Company, joined by Molly and Tony. The trip gave everyone an insight into the craftsmanship that goes into producing one of Britain’s most iconic vehicles.
One highlight was seeing the assembly process being done by hand. Our guests got to hear stories of how each car is made-to-order, allowing buyers to truly customise their dream vehicle.
Throughout the day, Molly and Tony kept the atmosphere light and fun, making sure everyone felt involved and had the chance to ask questions.
We want to thank everyone who joined us for this fantastic day out. It’s the shared passion for classic cars that makes days like these so special. We’re already looking forward to the next adventure, but for now, we’ll enjoy looking at the photos of a great day.
Here are Jonn’s notes relating to the repairs completed on our 1973 Rover P5:
Continue replacing coolant hoses. Cut top rad hose and fit fan control in hose. Waiting for thermostat. Raise and replace propshaft centre bearing mounts. Resecure. Lube prop slider joint. Remove offside front wheel. Strip and replace track rod end rubbers and bottom ball joint rubber. Free off track rod ends and paint track rods. Strip and fit new brake pads. Reassemble.
Secure all offside joints. Tighten steering box drop arm nut and lock tab. Remove nearside front wheel and repeat process from offside. Replace both track rod and top and bottom ball joint rubbers. Strip and fit new front pads.
Finish fitting nearside front brake pads. Refit wheels and torque up. Lower onto wood and strip and replace both rear spring rear mounts. Make gasket and fit thermostat. Fit rad hoses and leave to set. Carry out oil and filter change.
Check power steering oil and transmission oil. Both look nice cherry red and perfectly acceptable to leave as is. Vacuum fill cooling system. Trace wiring in armour under bonnet into car and to rev counter. Wire originates inside column. Strip and remove steering wheel and cowling. Trace wire to ignition switch. Cut off armouring and pull wire through into car. Solder back together under dash. Start car an check rev counter working ok. Refit ignition switch and cowling. Check horn issue. Bend contact inside cowling so to make better Co tact with column connector. Refit steering wheel and test with screwdriver. Horn works ok. Refit centre push and test but horn not working. Pull out contact inside steering column and retry. Centre push works fine now. Secure Centre.
Attend to lights issue. Fit terminal and connect earth wire from offside headlight. And for nearside sidelight. Solder longer wire onto earth so able to reach earth point on inner wing. Connect new main beam foot switch and test, ok. Secure footswitch into mount and refit carpet. Testable lights, ok. Test wipers and washers, ok. Found small,patch of oil on floor from engine sump bung. Drain oil into clean drainer and save. Fit new sump bung washer and refit. Refill oil. Remove servo pipe. Found seal to servo split. Clean and paint pipe and restick seal into servo. Tidy wiring.
Look at carbs prior to running. Found chokes unevenly matched. Adjust choke on nearside carb. Remove pistons and check jet depths with and without choke. Remove float bowl tops and found brown muck at the bottom of each float bowl. Clean and blow out. Remove and clean out fuel filter. Reassemble and check for leaks with ignition in and fuel pump running. Float bowl gaskets wet now. Start car. Started but no power and won’t rev as was when car first arrived. Investigate. Check fuel supply. Offside float bowl full but carb appears dry inside. Check that engine is making vacuum ok. Remove offside carb and check/clean. No obvious fault found.
Jonn has been investigating a charging issue with our 1994 TVR Chimaera. Here are his notes:
Looked in to car not charging. Battery light not illuminating on dash. Investigated wiring to alternator checking feeds and connections. Warning light wiring was in the incorrect place. Reposition wiring to correct position and check light on dash, now illuminating . Tighten fan belt as slipping and check charging rate. Charging at 14.3v
Volvo Cars is continuing to push forward with its electrification strategy, with five fully electric vehicles (EVs) already on the market and five more in development. Aiming for full electrification remains a central part of the company’s long-term goals, which also include achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
However, in light of shifting market conditions and changing customer preferences, Volvo Cars has decided to adjust its electrification targets.
By 2030, instead of this being the target for a fully electric offering, Volvo now aims for 90 to 100 per cent of its global sales to consist of electrified vehicles, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. The remaining 0-10 per cent will allow for the sale of mild hybrid models if necessary.
Looking ahead to 2025, Volvo Cars expects electrified models to make up 50 to 60 per cent of its sales. The company is also on track to have a complete lineup of fully electric vehicles well before the end of the decade, positioning it to fully embrace electrification as market conditions allow.
As of the second quarter of 2024, fully electric cars represented 26 per cent of Volvo’s total sales – the highest among premium car brands. The combined share of electrified vehicles, including EVs and plug-in hybrids, reached 48 per cent.
Despite these adjustments, Volvo remains dedicated to its long-term vision of full electrification. The company’s product development and investment plans are still aligned with this goal, and the recent changes are not expected to significantly impact capital expenditures.
Volvo continues to enhance its plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid offerings, ensuring a diverse range of options as it transitions toward an all-electric future. Since committing to electrification, Volvo has introduced five fully electric models: the EX40, EC40, EX30, EM90, and EX90. Notably, the EX30 is currently the third best-selling EV in Europe, based on the most recent industry data.
However, Volvo Cars acknowledges challenges in the broader EV market, including slower-than-expected expansion of charging infrastructure, reduced government incentives in certain regions, and uncertainty from new tariffs on EVs. To support the transition to electrification, the company continues to advocate for stronger, more consistent government policies.
By adjusting its strategy, Volvo Cars aims to remain flexible, ensuring it meets evolving customer needs while driving value as a business.
“We are resolute in our belief that our future is electric. An electric car provides a superior driving experience and increases possibilities for using advanced technologies that improve the overall customer experience. However, it is clear that the transition to electrification will not be linear, and customers and markets are moving at different speeds of adoption. We are pragmatic and flexible, while retaining an industry-leading position on electrification and sustainability.”
In line with its updated electrification goals, Volvo Cars is also revising its carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction targets. By 2030, the company now aims to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle by 65 to 75 percent compared to a 2018 baseline, slightly adjusting its previous target of a 75 percent reduction.
For the interim milestone in 2025, Volvo is aiming for a 30 to 35 percent reduction in emissions per car, down from the earlier goal of 40 percent.
In the first half of the year, the company had already achieved a 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per vehicle compared to its 2018 benchmark, reflecting its ongoing efforts toward a more sustainable future.
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