Volvo Trucks News & stories

Volvo Trucks is now launching a new, stronger gas-powered truck that can run on liquified biogas. The new truck can carry out demanding, long distance transport tasks, while reducing overall CO2 emissions.

A new independent test done in Germany on Volvo’s fuel-efficiency flagship, the recently updated Volvo FH with I-Save, has shown it consumes almost 18% less fuel* compared to the same test four years ago.

Volvo Trucks continues to expand its range with the launch of several new electric trucks, making it possible to electrify even more transport routes in cities and regions. This latest addition of rigid* trucks further strengthens Volvo’s position as a leader in electric truck transport.

With the present range limitations of electric trucks, many are quick to dismiss them as a viable option for longer distances. And yet, around 45 per cent of goods being transported in Europe today travel distances less than 300 km, suggesting long range electric trucks are capable of much more than people realise.

Even in good times, minimising a truck’s fuel consumption is essential for a profitable business. But when you’re dealing with inflation, high energy prices and a cost-of-living crisis, then no saving is too small. The good news is that there is plenty you can do right away to improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.

Aerodynamic resistance has a major impact on the fuel efficiency of your truck, especially when it’s travelling at speeds exceeding 50 km/h. The key to reducing this impact and lowering your fuel costs is understanding how truck aerodynamics work.

There is a lot of buzz around fuel cell trucks today. Daniel Bergstrand, the Product Manager for fuel cell trucks at Volvo Trucks, is well informed about this timely topic. Let’s hear his views on the latest developments – and why these trucks are needed in the transport industry.

What happens if an electric truck crashes into another truck? Or skids and rolls over at high speed? Anna Wrige Berling, Safety Director at Volvo Trucks, tells us how the company’s electric trucks are engineered to be crashworthy.

After achieving her dream to become a professional truck driver and start her own company, Iwona Blecharczyk from Poland landed the opportunity of a lifetime – to make an epic road-trip through Scandinavia in her favorite truck: a Volvo FH!