EV Sector Update: Bcomp Partners with Volvo, CAM Market Trends Report, and Drive Electric Alabama Ea

The electric vehicle (EV) sector is advancing with Volvo incorporating sustainable bio-based materials from Bcomp, a Swiss lightweighting company, into its Volvo EX30 electric vehicle Utilizing Bcomp's ampliTex™ flax-based composite for the dashboard and door trim, and powerRibs™ reinforcement grid, Volvo aims to offer lower weight and a more sustainable vehicle Bcomp, which has been used in motorsport, secured $40 million in Series C funding for expansion. In recent market news, the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM) reported a challenging but growing global EV market, led by China in electric car registrations With Tesla at the forefront and BYD increasing sales, the report forecasts 10 million BEVs in 2024 and highlights the need for mature, attractively priced models to boost the market Furthermore, Drive Electric Alabama is raising EV awareness with an Earth Day event in Mobile, Alabama. The free event by the Bay Area Chapter of the DEA on April 20 aims to educate the public by showcasing EVs and sharing owner experiences, reflecting the growing presence of electric vehicles on Alabama's roads.