Volvo Trucks is launching the first pure electric commercial truck - Volvo FL series electric truck, suitable for applications such as urban transportation and waste disposal. The new model will be sold and mass produced in Europe next year. Volvo Trucks released this product is the urban electrification Pioneer of cargo transportation solutions.
Volvo pure electric truck
Claes Nilsson, president of Volvo Trucks, said: “The first product of the pure electric Volvo Truck series is very suitable for regular road conditions. We are very fortunate to introduce this model to you, and we are very proud of it. By introducing this model, we are committed to achieving Cities that sustain urban development can benefit from electrified trucking.
Voles Truck President Claes Nilsson
The city’s air quality is improved, noise is reduced, and residential and infrastructure construction can be planned more freely. Zero-emission electric trucks can also be used in indoor loading and unloading stations and in environmental protection areas. The noise level of electric trucks is so low that they can afford more. Work more at night to reduce the road burden during the day.
The market is eagerly awaiting the arrival of electric trucks. Many potential customers are skeptical about the business opportunities brought about by this new technology and its impact on customer operations.
Jonas Odermalm, head of Volvo's FL series and FE series product strategy for Volvo Trucks, said: 'In order to make the transition safer and smoother, we will formulate each customer's specific requirements on driving cycle, loading capacity, normal working hours, driving distance and other factors. Total solution. The solution can cover everything from route analysis and battery optimization to service and financing. Volvo Trucks has established close cooperation with several charging equipment suppliers. Our goal has always been to provide outstanding customer service. Integrity and productivity. '
Jonas Odermalm, Head of Product Strategy, Volvo Trucks Midsize Vehicles
Volvo Trucks products and services are backed by Volvo Group's strong expertise in electrified transport solutions for many years. Since 2010, the sister company Volvo Buses has sold more than 4,000 electrified passenger cars. The adoption of Volvo FL series electric trucks And energy storage technology has been thoroughly tested and tested from the very beginning, and is supported by a wide range of sales, service and spare parts supply networks from Volvo Trucks.
'Experience tells us that cities, energy suppliers and vehicle manufacturers must work closely together to make large-scale electrification a reality. In terms of urban planning and expansion of charging infrastructure, we must strive to promote attractive incentives to establish a consistent Standards and long-term strategies to dramatically accelerate this process. 'Jonas Odermalm explained.
Volvo Trucks believes that the transport sector must establish a holistic view on the issue of electrification in order to meet the long-term challenges of power generation and batteries.
Volvo pure electric truck
'For example, in order to ensure that battery materials are obtained responsibly, the Volvo Group cooperates with the Drive Sustainably (sustainable driving) network which is responsible for overseeing this issue. The Volvo Group also participates in the recycling of large electric vehicle batteries for energy. Stored items. Despite the fact that all battery handling issues have not been resolved, we are currently working actively within the group and with other external participants to jointly advance development and create the necessary solutions. 'Jonas Odermalm said.
The first trucks launched in the Volvo FL series electric truck series are now routinely operated by customers in Gothenburg where Volvo Trucks is headquartered.