Launching the results of a multi-billion SEK investment in technologies
Volvo Trucks is set to launch the results of a multi-billion SEK investment in technologies to strengthen its global product offers and competitiveness
A new fuel-saving combustion engine platform, designed for multiple renewable fuels, including future hydrogen applications and new electric drivelines with ranges of up to 700km, will future-proof Volvo’s trucks across all markets and transport segments.
The global customer base of Volvo Trucks’ sales operations requires a wide range of efficient powertrains as fuel supply, fuel infrastructure, and customer preferences differ across regions and markets.
Roger Alm, president, Volvo Trucks, said, "This is a hugely important launch as the decarbonization of the transport industry needs to accelerate. Our new electric trucks are capable of replacing traditional trucks in most cases. However, in certain regions and transport segments, we also need the combustion engine to reduce CO2 now and in the future. One single engine platform will give us synergies and larger production volumes."
Volvo Trucks’ new heavy-duty model has a range of up to 700km on one charge. The upgraded range of electric models will enable more transport segments and operators to transition from traditional fuels to electric.
The combustion engine will also play a significant role in Volvo’s net zero ambitions. The company will launch a new 13-litre engine platform for two engines: diesel and gas.
Both are ready from the start for renewable fuels such as biodiesel and biogas, enabling transport companies to run their truck fleets with net-zero emissions. The next step in gas-fuel is hydrogen-powered combustion engines, which Volvo plans to release commercially before 2020.
The roll-out of Volvo’s new battery-electric trucks will begin in 2026, with the sales starting for the new combustion engines in the third quarter of the year.
