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Volvo Trucks to launch electric semi in 2020
Volvo Trucks will roll out an all-electric tractor cab for pilot
use in California this year and begin full commercial sales of
the VNR Electric in North America in 2020, supported by a
$44.8 million grant from the state for efforts to improve air
quality by reducing fossil fuel
emissions, the company said
in December.
The move offers a challenge
to fellow California-based
electric semi manufacturer
Tesla, as fleets continue to
search for ways to cut fuel
costs and boost reliability.
Gothenburg, Sweden-based
Volvo Trucks will introduce
its VNR Electric for demon-
stration pilots this year in regional operations such as
distribution and drayage, the company said. Volvo did
not disclose performance statistics like the truck’s range or
charging time but did say that it’s positioning its latest vehi-
cle for regional hauling applications as well as deliveries in
urban environments, where the clean, quiet electric vehicles
are seen as a welcome alternative to traditional trucks.
“Cities prioritizing sustainable urban development can
leverage electrified transport solutions to help improve air
quality and reduce traffic noise,” Peter Voorhoeve, presi-
dent of Volvo Trucks North
America, said in a release.
“Cleaner, quieter, fully elec-
tric commercial transport
also creates opportunities for
expanded morning and late-
night operations, helping cut
traffic congestion during peak
hours.”
Volvo is not the only truck
maker to target this market.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Tesla
is preparing to begin production of its Tesla Semi, which
will offer a driving range of up to 500 miles. Competing
manufacturers like Daimler Trucks North America LLC,
Nissan, Cummins, Thor Trucks Inc., and Nikola Motor
Co. are also racing to develop electric or hydrogen-electric
vehicles.
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