MarketBook Volvo Blog Archive

Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...

Used Volvo VNL trucks retain higher resale value than comparable models in the U.S. market according to a new analysis utilizing the independent data platform VIP+. ...

Volvo Trucks North America continues to lead the transition to electromobility, with more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks now operating across the United States and Canada. ...

Volvo's new EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid, and EC500 Hybrid crawler excavators capture “free” energy to reduce fuel costs by up to 20% and emissions by up to 15%. ...

Volvo Trucks North America started series production of the all-new Volvo VNL, a reimagined Class 8 truck with sleek aerodynamics and striking visual details. ...

Volvo's newest medium and large crawler excavators for North America excel in fuel efficiency, creature comforts, advanced controls, a better human-machine interface, higher productivity, and safety upgrades. ...

Volvo CE recently introduced the new L120 Electric wheel loader with a 6-metric-ton lifting capacity, 230 kilowatts of power, and up to nine hours of runtime. ...

Volvo updated its midsize L110H and L120H wheel loaders with a new engine with automatic regeneration, onboard weighing, a larger 12-inch Co-Pilot tablet, easier ignition, and other features. ...

Food Forward’s Volvo VNR Electric will help the organization reduce its carbon emissions on routes to collect and distribute food as it works to lower food waste and food insecurity in the Southern California region. ...

Volvo’s PU750 can fast-charge three to four larger battery-electric machines on-site without an AC/DC converter, while Volvo’s portable PU130 Level 2 charger can recharge compact equipment. ...

Volvo Trucks describes the active and passive safety features of the latest version of its VNL semitruck, including Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) technologies as well as mechanical and design safety features. ...

Volvo’s EC500 Straight Boom demolition excavator has 30% more reach than standard models, a well-protected cabin, superior stability, and enhanced visibility. ...

Volvo Trucks North America debuted the newest VNL truck at ATA TMC last week. ...

Volvo engineers made numerous enhancements to the D13 engine and I-Shift automated manual transmission used in Volvo’s all-new VNL semitruck that delivered a 10% increase in fuel efficiency and other benefits. ...

Volvo Construction Equipment aims to showcase its new 3.9-ton EC37 and 4.4-ton ECR40 mini excavators at the ARA Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, from February 18 to 21. ...

Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw recently added two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its fleet for emissions-free deliveries in the Montreal area. ...

“By embracing innovative technologies, Volvo Trucks continues to lead the shift in reducing CO2 emissions and bolstering environmental benefits through sustainable fuel options, including battery-electric, and fuel cell hydrogen,” says Volvo’s Paul Kudla. ...

The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2023 will take place May 1 to 4 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. ...

“We believe in leading by example and our mission is to preserve, enhance, and protect natural spaces, so these machines will really help us with those efforts,” says Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Andrew Phillips. ...

The six Volvo VNR Electric trucks are part of a pilot program with Coke Canada Bottling; the company is also installing three 150-kilowatt DC chargers with nine dispensers at its Montreal distribution center. ...

The 55-ton excavator is a successor to the company’s EC480E model and is designed for faster cycle times and increased fuel efficiency. ...

The solution enhances operator safety on demolition jobsites and in some cases provides improved visibility for piling or drilling work. ...

The manufacturer also introduced its innovative Lifting Mode for Multi Demolition Boom solution, which obviates the need for a separate crane on the jobsite. ...

The battery-electric trucks will provide zero-emission farm-to-customer deliveries of local California milk. ...

“I’d say it runs smoother than the diesel, and I like how easy it is to change attachments,” says Cleary Stone co-owner Alex Bergeron. ...