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Charging Volvo Trucks Demonstrates Pilot All-Electric VNR Models

Volvo Trucks Demonstrates Pilot All-Electric VNR Models

Here are the first prototypes of Volvo Trucks electric VNR trucks. Series production to start in late 2020.
By Mark Kane 13 February 2020
Commercial Vehicles Renault Trucks To Deliver 20 Electric Trucks To Carlsberg Group

Renault Trucks To Deliver 20 Electric Trucks To Carlsberg Group

Renault Trucks is happy to receive an order for 20 D Wide Z.E. model - "the first order of this scale in Europe."
By Mark Kane 05 February 2020
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Trucks Shows Heavy-Duty Electric Concept Truck

Volvo Trucks Shows Heavy-Duty Electric Concept Truck

A small number of heavy-duty electric trucks will be tested with selected customers soon. Commercialization expected afterward.
By Mark Kane 10 December 2019
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Trucks Launches Sales Of Electric Trucks

Volvo Trucks Launches Sales Of Electric Trucks

Initially only in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands
By Mark Kane 08 November 2019
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Trucks To Use Samsung SDI Batteries & Pack Tech

Volvo Trucks To Use Samsung SDI Batteries & Pack Tech

Volvo all-electric trucks will soon be offered globally, also through related brands in the Volvo Group.
By Mark Kane 19 July 2019
Autonomous Vehicles Volvo Vera Electric Autonomous Hauler Hits The Road In Sweden: Video

Volvo Vera Electric Autonomous Hauler Hits The Road In Sweden: Video

Part of the first pre-defined route between a logistics center and a port terminal is a public road.
By Mark Kane 15 June 2019
Volvo Delivered First Electric Trucks To Customers In Sweden

Volvo Delivered First Electric Trucks To Customers In Sweden

On February 19, Volvo Trucks delivered the first electric truck to customers in Sweden in its pilot program for selected customers.
By Mark Kane 22 February 2019
Commercial Vehicles Volvo VNR Electric Semi Truck To Hit California Roads Next Year

Volvo VNR Electric Semi Truck To Hit California Roads Next Year

Volvo Trucks announced a new all-electric Volvo VNR Electric semi truck that will be unveiled and demonstrated in California in 2019.
By Mark Kane 12 December 2018
Commercial Vehicles Greenlots Teams With Volvo For Heavy-Duty Truck Charging

Greenlots Teams With Volvo For Heavy-Duty Truck Charging

It will be the first time when the new SAE J3068 charging standard for heavy-duty vehicles will be used in a real-world application.
By Mark Kane 10 November 2018
Commercial Vehicles Volvo To Begin Sales Of Battery Electric Trucks In U.S. In 2020

Volvo To Begin Sales Of Battery Electric Trucks In U.S. In 2020

Volvo Trucks has just announced that it will begin selling electric commercial in the U.S. in 2020. Pilot projects begin next year.
By Mark Kane 28 September 2018
Autonomous Vehicles Volvo Trucks Vera Semi Is Impossible To Drive: Video

Volvo Trucks Vera Semi Is Impossible To Drive: Video

Volvo Trucks introduces new concept semi-trailer that not only is all-electric and autonomous, but completely breaks from the drivers as there is no cab.
By Mark Kane 15 September 2018
Commercial Vehicles Renault Unveils New Electric Truck Lineup

Renault Unveils New Electric Truck Lineup

The Renault Trucks, as promised earlier this year, is introducing a new lineup of electric trucks from 3.1 to 26 tonnes.
By Mark Kane 14 July 2018
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Unveils Second Electric Truck - FE Electric, It's Bigger, Badder

Volvo Unveils Second Electric Truck - FE Electric, It's Bigger, Badder

Volvo Trucks presents its second all-electric truck, the FE Electric, just three weeks after the first one - FL Electric.
By Mark Kane 22 May 2018
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Launches First FL Electric Refuse Truck - Video

Volvo Launches First FL Electric Refuse Truck - Video

The first Volvo FL Electric truck happened to be an electric refuse truck that will be tested this year under pilot conditions with partner companies.
By Mark Kane 22 May 2018
Commercial Vehicles Mack Trucks To Introduce Electric Refuse Truck Next Year

Mack Trucks To Introduce Electric Refuse Truck Next Year

Mack Trucks announced the beginning of electrification in 2019 from fully electric refuse vehicle, based on the Mack LR model.
By Mark Kane 08 May 2018
Commercial Vehicles Batteries Developed By Volvo Trucks Will Spread Across Brands

Batteries Developed By Volvo Trucks Will Spread Across Brands

Volvo is going to increase synergy between its brands to lower the cost of electrification of trucks and buses around the world.
By Mark Kane 07 May 2018
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Debuts FL Electric Truck With Up To 300 kWh Battery

Volvo Debuts FL Electric Truck With Up To 300 kWh Battery

Volvo Trucks presents its first all-electric truck with up to a 300 kWh battery and up to 300 km (186 miles) of range - the Volvo FL Electric.
By Mark Kane 13 April 2018
Commercial Vehicles Volvo To Start Selling Electric Trucks In 2019, Some Will Hit The Road This Year

Volvo To Start Selling Electric Trucks In 2019, Some Will Hit The Road This Year

Move over Tesla, there's another old-time truck maker ready to beat you with entry into the electric truck segment.
By Mark Kane 23 January 2018
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