Volvo Trucks delivers 70 electric trucks in California
The 70 delivered electric trucks include 15 units of “the first generation of commercially available Volvo VNR Electric trucks.” The remaining 55 units are the next generation with “extended range and faster charging capabilities.” The trucks will collect data through 2025, giving experts more insights into trucking operations using electric vehicles.
The electric trucks were deployed as part of the project ‘SWITCH-ON,’ which aims to improve air quality. According to Volvo Trucks, the $21.5 million initiative is one of the US’s largest commercial deployments of Class 8 battery-electric trucks. It is supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).
In addition, Volvo Trucks is working to introduce its Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) business model, ‘Volvo on demand.’ Like other truck manufacturers, Volvo Trucks is looking to help customers minimise or even eliminate the upfront investment in an electric truck, essentially making electric mobility more attractive to businesses.
“Infrastructure development remains a challenge for fleets, even with public funding,” said Wayne Nastri, South Coast AQMD’s Executive Officer. “Through SWITCH-ON, fleets have explored innovative solutions to utilise battery-electric trucks despite infrastructure delays. We are committed to supporting zero-emission technology and improving air quality in our communities while enabling businesses to thrive.”
Volvo Trucks has delivered more than 570 Volvo VNR Electric trucks in 31 US states and Canadian provinces. The Volvo VNR Electric is one of several all-electric heavy-duty truck models developed specifically for the North American market.
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