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Briefing
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- All-Electric Truck – Truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks said it will introduce all-electric truck, Volvo VNR Electric, in 2019, useful in distribution, regional-haul, and drayage (i.e. short distance deliveries between warehouses and terminals or ports) operations
- Benefits – Include improved air quality, less traffic noise, and expanded morning and late-night operations, which can lead to reduced traffic congestion during peak hours
- Power Train Technology – Features fully electric power train technology used in Volvo FE Electric, garbage collecting truck introduced in May 2018 which will begin selling in Europe in 2019
- Commercialization – Sales for Volvo VNR Electric will commence in 2020 in North America
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Transportation and Logistics
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Function
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Operations, Manufacturing and Production
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Organization
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AB Volvo
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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December 12, 2018
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