Volvo Trucks, University of Minnesota Team Up with Local Fleets to Conduct Extreme Weather Field Testing on Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Melissa Gacek June 23, 2023

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to conduct extreme weather testing for its Class 8 VNR Electric model to analyze the impact of ambient temperature on a truck’s battery life. UMN has teamed up with Murphy Logistics Solutions (Murphy) to test the battery-electric trucks

Heavy Construction Equipment — Diesel or Electric? The Impact of Noise Ordinances on Construction Equipment”

Melissa Gacek June 5, 2023

Heavy construction equipment — diesel or electric? Increasingly, contractors are facing options for how a machine is powered when they’re buying or renting. The decision for your business can come down to a lot of different criteria, but one important factor may simply be noise. Generally, noise ordinances are designed

Volvo Construction Equipment Walks the Talk with Sustainability Demonstration for Top U.S. Policymakers

Melissa Gacek May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023–Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) brought its industry-leading display of sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Celebration of Construction on the National Mall event in Washington DC on May 14-16. By bringing commercial electric solutions – as well

Volvo Construction Equipment Product Lines: Your Top Questions Answered

Melissa Gacek May 15, 2023

At CONEXPO 2023, Volvo Construction Equipment product experts spent time answering a wide range of questions from booth attendees and their online audience. Take a look at these top questions and answers for each of the top Volvo CE product lines. VOLVO EXCAVATORS & ARTICULATED HAULERS Why are wheeled excavators

What Happens to the Batteries? Volvo’s Plan for Sustainable Electromobility

Melissa Gacek May 1, 2023

Does it perform like a diesel? How much does it cost? How long does a charge last? These are some of the most common questions we hear about battery-electric vehicles today, including electric construction equipment. By Anna Axelsson, Volvo Energy They’re focused on the now — for example, an electric excavator

EC500: The Next Generation of Faster, Safer and More Productive Excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment

Melissa Gacek March 15, 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator. Built with operator comfort and safety front of mind, the EC500 features a new and improved operator interface and cabin design. In line with Volvo’s vision for zero accidents, the excavator is fitted with Volvo

Mack Trucks Introduces the Medium-Duty Mack® MD Electric, Adding its Second Battery Electric Vehicle to Lineup

Melissa Gacek March 9, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2023) – Mack Trucks revealed today its Mack® MD Electric, the company’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment of the trucking industry. Mack revealed the truck for the first time during an event at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) 2023 Work Truck Show, March 6-9 at the

How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work

Melissa Gacek February 27, 2023

By Volvo CE While battery electric solutions are ideal for smaller machines in urban construction, landscaping and many other applications, the size and weight of the batteries may not be practical for larger machines at this time. This is where hydrogen comes in as a promising alternative. If you aren’t familiar with how hydrogen

Drivers Experience Fuel Efficiency without Compromise with Volvo Trucks I-Torque

Melissa Gacek February 16, 2023

Volvo Trucks North America is proud to report that fleets across North America are increasingly choosing to spec trucks with Volvo I-Torque technology — it’s innovative powertrain solution that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency for Class 8 diesel freight trucks. Introduced in early 2022, Volvo I-Torque is being utilized by fleets to maximize

The Volvo All-Inclusive Lease for Electric Heavy Equipment

Melissa Gacek December 6, 2022

If you’ve ever considered integrating a compact electric machine or two into your fleet, here is a solution that may be your best bet to make it happen. For some, ownership through heavy equipment financing makes perfect sense — others, however, might prefer a lease to test out the new

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