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Powered access sector gets first Volvo FM Electric trucks
As orginally reported by our sister publication Commercial Motor, Nationwide Platforms has added two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units to its fleet of 170 vehicles. The trucks are thought to be the first in the UK that will be used in the powered access sector. Based across the ...
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Volvo Trucks announces 100 truck order from DFDS
Volvo Trucks has secured an order for 100 electric trucks from DFDS. This acquisition brings DFDS’s Volvo electric truck fleet to a total of 225 trucks, the largest fleet of heavy electric trucks owned by a single company in Europe.
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Westport Fuel Systems and Volvo Group confirm joint venture to develop fuel system technology
Westport has announced the signing of an investment agreement with Volvo Group to establish a joint venture (JV)which aims to accelerate the commercialisation and global adoption of Westport’s high pressure direct injection (HPDI) fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications.
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Sparks 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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Volvo completes acquisition of Proterra’s battery business for $210 million
The Volvo Group’s recent acquisition of Proterra’s battery business signifies a strategic move to bolster its presence in the electric vehicle market, promising advancements in sustainable transportation solutions.
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Volvo Trucks introduces electric-only FM Low Entry model for urban transport
A busy time for Volvo Trucks as it continues its product range renewal, with the Volvo FM Low Entry the latest new model to join the line-up. This battery electric-only model is designed for urban transport, catering to various assignments such as waste management, distribution, and construction.
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Volvo Trucks introduces VNL model in North America
Volvo Trucks has recently introduced a new model, the Volvo VNL, in North America, aiming to establish elevated standards in the heavy-duty trucking industry.
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New FH Aero model released by Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks has taken the wraps off, what it claims to be its most efficient truck ever, the new FH Aero.
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Boortmalt introduces electric trucks to cut carbon footprint in malt deliveries
Boortmalt, a malt firm based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, has embarked on an initiative to significantly reduce its carbon footprint by incorporating a 44-tonne electric truck into its delivery fleet.
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Powerday introduces Volvo FE electric skiploaders for waste management in London
Powerday, a recycling and waste management company, has recently integrated two Volvo FE Electric skiploaders into its commercial vehicle fleet, marking a step towards sustainable waste management in London.
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Volvo Trucks receives approval for UK plug-in grant on four electric models
Volvo Trucks has achieved a significant milestone as the first truck manufacturer in the UK to gain approval for four different low-emission vehicle models under the UK government’s plug-in grant scheme, offering incentives of up to £25,000 on new registrations.
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Volvo Trucks expands electric fleet into Latin America with first deliveries to Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay
Volvo Trucks has successfully expanded its reach into Latin America by delivering eight heavy-duty electric trucks to customers in Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. This marks the first instance of Volvo’s sale of zero-exhaust emission trucks in the region.
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Duvenbeck Implements electric trucks for ZF Saarbrücken Logistics
Haulage and logistics company Duvenbeck is leading the charge in sustainable transport by electrifying its logistics operations at the ZF plant in Saarbrücken, Germany.
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Electric FH wins International Truck of the Year 2024
Volvo’s FH Electric becomes the first electric truck to be elected International Truck of the Year.
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Volvo Group swoops for Proterra’s battery business
Volvo Group has announced it has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the business and assets of the Proterra Powered business unit at a purchase price of $210 million
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Voltloader orders Volvo FM electric tractors for sustainable bulk tipping service
Voltloader’s recent order of Volvo FM Electric tractors marks a significant step toward sustainable bulk tipping services in the transportation industry.
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Energy type: Battery Electric
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Volvo FMX - Tractor
Manufacturer: Volvo
Energy type: Battery Electric
Vehicle type: Tractor
Mission: Heavy