All Volvo articles
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ArticleINTERVIEW with Voltloader: Pioneering all-electric haulage and collaborative charging networks
In an exclusive interview, Freight Carbon Zero spoke with Voltloader CEO Dave Rose, and Head of Haulage Services, Bertie Steggles, about the company’s innovative approach to zero emission logistics in the UK’s agricultural sector.
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ArticleSparks Transport enhances sustainability efforts with new Volvo FM electric tractor unit
Sparks Transport has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit following a successful trial period with their local Volvo dealer’s electric demonstrator.
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ArticleGridserve releases further details of its ZERFD project award
Gridserve has secured £62.7 million Government funding for its “Electric Freightway” project as part of the recently announced ZERFD programme
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ArticleVolvo’s SuperTruck 2: A milestone in fuel efficiency
Volvo Trucks’ SuperTruck 2 marks a achievement in fuel efficiency, surpassing the US Department of Energy’s challenge with a remarkable 134% improvement. This innovation results from a blend of advanced aerodynamics and weight reduction, setting the stage for real-world applications and enhanced production models. Volvo is set to unveil the ...
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ArticleVolvo Trucks launches new fast charging service for electric trucks
Volvo Trucks introduces a pioneering service to facilitate seamless access to a national network of fast chargers for electric trucks in Sweden. This innovative initiative, powered by renewable energy sources, marks a significant leap forward in promoting sustainable heavy transportation.
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ArticleHeavy electric vehicle charging in France to reach 3.5TWh annual demand by 2035
As the demand for long-distance electric transportation rises, a collaborative study in France projects a substantial need for charging infrastructure, with an annual demand of 3.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2035. This study, set to issue its formal report at the end of 2023, involving key industry players and truck manufacturers, ...
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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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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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ArticleVolvo Group reports strong growth in battery electric truck deliveries, but order intake cools
In the first half of 2023, the Volvo Group posted a 253% growth in electric truck deliveries compared to the same period last year. The Group delivered a total of 1,442 electric trucks during this time.
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain adds eight bio-LNG trucks to Aston Martin fleet
As originally published on our sister publication Motor Transport, DHL Supply Chain has introduced eight bio-LNG trucks into its Aston Martin fleet which will reduce its carbon emissions by around 800 tonnes per year.
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ArticleALDI Nord expands sustainability efforts with addition of 10 electric Volvo trucks
ALDI Nord, a leading supermarket chain, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by integrating ten electric trucks from Volvo Trucks into its fleet.
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ArticleVolvo VNR electric trucks enter service with Coca-Cola Canada to drive carbon reduction plans
Volvo Trucks North America today announced Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada Bottling) is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot programme to service its iconic ‘Red Fleet’ customer delivery routes throughout the Greater Montreal Area.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks refurb creates net zero South London dealership
As first published on our sister publication Motor Transport, Volvo Trucks has completed a £2m refurbishment of its Croydon dealership which is designed to slash the site’s annual carbon emissions from 232 tonnes to net zero.
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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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ArticleBattery electric truck in service - Volvo FE Electric with Fox Group
In 2022 Fox Brothers took delivery of a pair of Volvo FE Electric 6x2 tippers making it the first company in the UK to do so, and only the second in Europe.
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ArticleVolvo LNG trucks assists Arla Foods in reducing carbon emissions
Arla Foods has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FM LNG 6x2 tractor units to assist the company’s decarbonisation plans.
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ArticleVolvo successfully completes crash testing on its battery electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has succesfully completed crash testing on its electric vehicles, the company has announced. “Volvo’s electric trucks have the same cabs as our traditional diesel trucks, which have been thoroughly tested to ensure they are crashworthy. The electric trucks also have the same advanced safety features that are ...
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ArticleDHL Parcel UK ramps up net zero journey with delivery of Volvo electric trucks and LNG tractors
DHL Parcel UK is moving one step closer to its net zero logistics target with the delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks and 30 LNG Volvo tractor units. As orginally reported in our sister publication Motor Transport, the Volvo electric 16-tonners will hit the road in London from ...
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ArticleVolvo Trucks adds more electric vehicles to its carbon zero range
Volvo Trucks continues to extend its product line with the introduction of new rigid electric trucks.