TRUCKS: Volvo Trucks presents heavy-duty electric concept trucks

[caption id="attachment_1003732365" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Volvo electric truck Credit: Volvo Trucks[/caption] SWEDEN – Volvo Trucks has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution. Heavy duty electric trucks can help improve the work environment for drivers and construction workers thanks to low noise level and zero exhaust emissions during operation. Due to the lack of noise disturbance, these trucks also make it possible to perform transport operations for more hours per day which opens up new possibilities for streamlining operations, for instance in large construction projects and for transport in and around cities. "We see great potential for heavy-duty electric trucks for regional transport and construction in the longer term," said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks. "With our concept trucks, we aim to explore and demonstrate different solutions for the future while evaluating the level of interest in the market and in society. To increase demand for electrified trucks, the charging infrastructure needs to be rapidly expanded, while stronger financial incentives must be created for hauliers who act as pioneers by choosing new vehicles with a lower environmental and climate footprint."  Volvo Trucks' plan for electric heavy-duty trucks for construction and regional distribution is to start by having selected customers in Europe pilot a small number of future electric vehicles. More extensive commercialization will follow at a later point. In parallel with increased electrification of the transport sector, ongoing improvement of the efficiency of combustion engines will continue to play a key role for long haul truck transport for many years to come. Volvo trucks with alternative fuels/drivelines:

• Volvo FL Electric and Volvo FE Electric: both these trucks are all-electric and intended, for instance, for local distribution and refuse handling in urban environments.
• Volvo FH LNG and Volvo FM LNG: the Volvo FH for heavy duty long-haul operations and the Volvo FM for heavy duty regional transport run on liquefied natural gas or biogas. 
• Volvo FE CNG: Volvo FE for compressed natural gas or biogas is intended for local distribution and refuse handling.

Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks. Customer support is secured via a global network of 2,100 dealers and workshops in more than 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 15 countries across the globe. In 2018, more than 127,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks' work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care. For more information, visit www.VolvoTrucks.com.