https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volvo-cancels-ex40-in-the-us-updates-xc40-with-better-sensors-and-gemini-aiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volvo-cancels-ex40-in-the-us-updates-xc40-with-better-sensors-and-gemini-aihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volvo-cancels-ex40-in-the-us-updates-xc40-with-better-sensors-and-gemini-ai#u70568Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:05:13 +0000Volvo is canceling the EX40 in North America and refreshing its 40-series crossovers with Google Gemini AI and updated safety sensors. The company is also updating the XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids with larger batteries and new infotainment systems. These moves follow a decision to abandon several US electric models, including the EX30 and EC40, as EV sales growth slows. The updated XC40 will feature a new exterior design and updated technology for the 2028 model year.Why it mattersVolvo previously committed in 2021 to becoming an all-electric brand by 2030. The current pivot toward refreshing https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volvo-cancels-ex40-in-the-us-updates-xc40-with-better-sensors-and-gemini-aihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volvo-cancels-ex40-in-the-us-updates-xc40-with-better-sensors-and-gemini-ai#u65934Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:45:54 +0000Volvo is removing the all-electric EX40 from its North American lineup next year. Simultaneously, the company is updating the XC40 plug-in hybrid for 2027 with a new look, improved sensors, and Gemini AI integration. This shift occurs as electric vehicle sales grow slower than Volvo anticipated, leading the automaker to revise its electrification targets and abandon several EV models in the US market, including the similar EC40 and the smaller EX30.Why it mattersThe move reflects a broader strategic pivot in North America following the elimination of the EC40. Volvo is leaning back into hybrid