Volvo is halting development of lidar-based functions for its electric EX90 SUV and ES90 sedan and has begun compensating existing buyers. The vehicles have lidar hardware, but the related software features will not be released. Volvo has ended its partnership with supplier Luminar, a company spokesperson in Norway said. Compensation varies by country, including payments in Norway and cash-equivalent options in the United States, as well as refunds in Europe and Canada.

Electric vehicles are changing the auto industry’s supply-chain structure faster than internal-combustion models, with clearer momentum in battery recycling and reuse, the use of low-carbon steel and aluminium, and responsible sourcing of battery minerals. A new leaderboard noted automakers moving toward cleaner, more transparent supply chains. Regulation and consumer demand are pushing the trend, while some problems such as coal-based steel and labour issues persist. Companies are starting to market supply chains as a competitive edge.