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

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

Mack Trucks Announces Product Lineup at 2023 WasteExpo

Melissa Gacek April 26, 2023

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

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

Charging Infrastructure Partnership with Pilot Company to Support Mack Electric Vehicle Growth | Mack Trucks

Melissa Gacek November 15, 2022

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

Nuss Brings Electric Truck Sales to the Midwest

Melissa Gacek October 26, 2022

NEWS RELEASE Nuss Brings Electric Truck Sales to the Midwest Local Company Becomes First in the Midwest to be EV Certified for Mack and Volvo Electric Trucks Oct. 26, 2022 Roseville, MN – Last month Nuss Truck & Equipment became the first dealership in the Midwest, and the only dealership

Volvo Trucks North America Announces Nuss Truck & Equipment as the First Certified EV Dealer in the Midwest

Melissa Gacek October 13, 2022

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

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