First Volvo electric truck expected this year as part of a multi-partner effort in California

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Published by iTrucker at 08 Jul

First Volvo electric truck expected this year as part of a multi-partner effort in California

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“Volvo Trucks North America is burnishing its image in climate change-conscious California. ” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Alan Adler

“The Swedish truck maker is developing battery-electric versions of its VNR regional haul trucks for use in drayage from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to inland warehouses.

The objective of the Volvo LIGHTS project is to improve freight and warehouse efficiencies and reduce emissions. Air quality is especially bad in neighborhoods where trucks often sit idling while waiting to enter and leave the ports.” Adler also wrote in his article

Read the full story HERE

Source and credits: freightwaves.com / Alan Adler

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