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
GREENSBORO, NC (April 24, 2023) – Mack Trucks will feature its Mack® LR Electric, Mack LR, Mack TerraPro®and Mack MD6 models at the 2023 WasteExpo, May 1-4, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The breadth of the product lineup on display spotlights Mack’s commitment to
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
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
Volvo Trucks North America recently announced an expansion to its Remote Diagnostics bundle by adding three new updateable modules to the Remote Programming service. The focus is on maximizing uptime by enabling routine software updates and parameter setting changes to occur while the truck is being loaded or the driver
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
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
New Self-Heating LED Headlights Illuminate up to 50% More Mack Trucks debuted an updated Mack® Granite® model at World of Concrete 2023, Jan. 17-19, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The refreshed vocational truck features a new, more modern fascia with an updated chrome grille and self-heating LED headlamps that offer
Charging Infrastructure Partnership with Pilot Company to Support Mack Electric Vehicle Growth 11-15-2022 GREENSBORO, NC (Nov. 15, 2022) – Mack Trucks’ plans to grow its electric vehicle sales received a boost today with the announcement that Mack’s parent company, the Volvo Group, has signed a Letter of Intent with Pilot Company
Volvo Trucks North America confirmed the expansion of its certified electric vehicle dealer network into America’s Heartland with the certification of Nuss Truck & Equipment’s Roseville, Minnesota location. As the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer in the Midwest, Nuss is uniquely positioned to assist fleets across both
