Truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks announced it will launch all-electric truck Volvo VNR Electric in 2019, used for distribution, regional-haul and drayage

Briefing

Truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks announced it will launch all-electric truck Volvo VNR Electric in 2019, used for distribution, regional-haul and drayage

January 7, 2019

Briefing

  • 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

Accelerator

Sector

Transportation and Logistics

Function

Operations, Manufacturing and Production

Organization

AB Volvo

Source

Original Publication Date

December 12, 2018

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