The European Council for Automotive R&D (EUCAR), representing major automobile manufacturers in their common research activities, on Wednesday confirmed Geely-owned Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) as a new member effective 1 January 2011.

“EUCAR’s members are looking forward to cooperating closely with Volvo Car Corporation and are convinced that their expertise and commitment in research and development will make a valuable contribution to the work of our association” said Pim van der Jagt, chairman of EUCAR and head of Ford’s European research centre.

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“We are looking forward to collaborating with the other European automobile manufacturers and contributing to the common research activities of the industry”, said VCC R&D chief Sven-Erik Svensson. “As a high technology automobile manufacturer and a major investor in R&D, joining EUCAR is a natural step.”

EUCAR’s members participate in common research activities in the areas of fuels and powertrain, materials and manufacturing, mobility and transport and integrated safety.

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