All Volvo articles – Page 4
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ArticleVolvo Trucks and Verbund forge collaboration for electric truck solutions
Volvo Trucks and the Austrian energy group Verbund have joined forces to provide eMobility solutions, with an initial project involving three Volvo electric trucks deployed at Brau Union Österreich AG.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks accelerates electric revolution with Ghent factory production
Volvo Trucks takes a leap toward eco-friendly transportation as it commences serial production of heavy battery electric trucks at its Ghent factory, expanding its electric truck production across Europe and the United States.
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ArticleEvri trials two Volvo electric trucks for final and middle mile deliveries
Parcel delivery company Evri is trialling two electric HGVs this month as it moves to reduce emissions in the first and middle mile of a parcel’s journey.
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ArticleDanfoss adopts nine fully electric Volvo trucks in Denmark to slash emissions
Danfoss is embracing eco-friendly transportation by integrating nine fully electric Volvo trucks into its Danish logistics fleet, with emissions expected to drop significantly.
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ArticleTesco embraces sustainable delivery with new Volvo FM electric truck
Volvo Trucks has recently provided Tesco, a leading UK supermarket, with a new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit as part of the retailer’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. This marks the introduction of the first zero tailpipe emission 40-tonne electric Volvo model into the fleet of a UK supermarket.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks delivers electric heavy transport solution to Swedish haulier
Volvo Trucks has recently provided a haulier in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an electric truck designed for 74 tonne heavy transport.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks introduces more powerful batteries, expanding FE and FL range to 450km
Volvo Trucks has announced the launch of new and improved batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, providing enhanced power and an extended range of up to 450 kilometers.
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ArticleMaersk invests in electric trucks to reduce GHG emissions in Germany
Maersk, a prominent player in the logistics industry known for its focus on sustainability, has recently unveiled an initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in hinterland container transports.
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ArticleTrucksters secures €33 million investment funding for electrification of long distance trucking
Volvo Group, Continental and the European Investment Bank are some of the companies funding the investment in Madrid-based transport company Trucksters, for the development of a long-distance electric truck relay system.
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ArticleFerronordic e-Rental secures 23 Million euro funding for electric truck investments
Ferronordic e-Rental, a German provider of sustainable transport solutions, has received a substantial funding of up to 23 million euros from the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks secures record order for 1,000 electric trucks from Holcim
Volvo Trucks has recently announced a groundbreaking deal with Holcim, a leading global provider of building solutions.
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ArticleNationwide Platforms adds Volvo FM Electrics to fleet
Powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units in what is thought to be a first for the sector.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks reports big rise in electric truck orders for Q1 2023
Volvo Trucks has announced it has received 486 orders for electric trucks in the first quarter of 2023, a 141% year on year increase.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks successfully tests fuel cell electric trucks in extreme arctic conditions
While much of Volvo Trucks’ announcements to date have been around battery electric product roll-out, the Swedish truck builder has now revealed further plans of its hydrogen fuel cell product development.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks and Boliden are working together to deploy underground electric vehicles for mining
Volvo Trucks has teamed up with Swedish mining group Boliden to launch battery-electric trucks for heavy underground transport. Boliden is set to become one of the first companies worldwide to use battery-electric trucks in its mining operations. The trucks will offer several advantages, including no exhaust emissions, a safer workplace, ...
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero webinar outlines the basics of carbon zero commercial vehicles
Freight Carbon Zero teamed up with Volvo Trucks for its first webinar giving viewers an explanation of the key terms, concepts and technology associated with carbon zero commercial vehicles.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks delivers its first heavy electric truck, the FE electric, to Africa
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to the refuse collection company Arma in Morocco, making it the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa.
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain Introduces UK’s First Fully Electric Volvo Heavy Duty Tractor Units
DHL Supply Chain has announced the introduction of the UK’s first fully electric Volvo heavy-duty tractor units. The four Volvo FM electric trucks are designed for high-capacity deliveries operating at 40 tonnes and directly replace diesel vehicles on a range of activities. Featuring Volvo’s largest 540kWh battery which provides 666hp, ...
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ArticleVolvo Trucks to deliver 20 battery electric heavy trucks to the logistics company DFDS in Gothenburg
Volvo Trucks is delivering 20 fully electric heavy trucks to DFDS, Northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics company, as part of a total order of 125 electric trucks. The deployment of electric, zero-exhaust emission trucks is a significant step towards Volvo Trucks’ sustainability target of having a 100% fossil-free ...
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ArticleVolvo Trucks is expanding its line of e-trucks for the construction industry
Volvo Trucks has developed a range of heavy-duty electric trucks for the construction industry: the FM and FMX. The new vehicles provide lower noise levels and zero exhaust emissions on and around urban construction sites, making them suitable for short distances and repetitive processes. Volvo FMX The ...