Volvo Trucks North America News Updates

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Volvo Promises Less Downtime Via VNL Communications Options

Volvo Trucks North America provided a deeper dive into the communications enhancements the truck maker’s redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor offers, including options to reduce downtime.

February 29, 2024
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Volvo Details Engine, Transmission Updates for Redesigned VNL

Volvo Trucks North America on Feb. 6 outlined enhancements to its D13 engine and I-Shift transmission that helped the OEM achieve efficiency gains with its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor.

February 6, 2024
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Volvo Unveils Redesigned Flagship Class 8 VNL Tractor

Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.

January 23, 2024
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Volvo Trucks Says SuperTruck II Exceeds Efficiency Goals

Volvo Trucks North America said that its fuel efficient SuperTruck II significantly outperformed freight and fuel efficiency goals.

October 10, 2023
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Volvo Trucks Triples Demonstration Track Size

Volvo Trucks North America completed structural upgrades to its test track facility in Dublin, Va., the automaker announced Aug. 24.

August 25, 2023
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Volvo Group Q2 Profit Nudges Higher, Margin Improves

Volvo Group posted net income of $1.06 billion, or 52 cents per share, in the three months that ended June 30, compared with $1.03 billion, or 50 cents, in the year-ago period, the company said.

July 19, 2023
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Volvo, University, Fleets Team Up for Extreme BET Testing

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota and two fleets on testing of Volvo's Class 8 VNR Electric model to assess the impact of temperature on battery life.

June 23, 2023
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Volvo Unveils Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Trucks

SAN DIEGO — Volvo Trucks North America introduced a tool to help motor carriers examine the financial considerations of adopting zero-emission vehicles.

October 24, 2022
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VTNA Explores Ins, Outs of EV Truck Ownership

DUBLIN, Va. — Executives from Volvo Trucks North America detailed a comprehensive approach to help address fleet concerns about incorporating electric trucks into their operations during a recent media event.

October 3, 2022
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Volvo Trucks’ Peter Voorhoeve Sees Opportunity to Accelerate Zero-Emission Goals

DUBLIN, Va. — The time is now to accelerate the shift to zero-emission vehicles despite red flags in the market, Volvo Trucks North America CEO Peter Voorhoeve said Sept. 29.

September 30, 2022