Volvo Trucks’ North American dealer network surpasses 100 Certified Uptime Centers
Volvo Trucks’ North American dealer network now consists of more than 100 Certified Uptime Centers. To qualify as a Volvo Certified Uptime Center, a dealer location must be fully proficient in 28 key categories related to efficient service and repair, according to Volvo. They range from consistent use of proven diagnostic tools to workshop organization, as
Volvo Trucks names Chicago Truck 2014 North American Dealer of the Year
Chicago Truck of Alsip, Ill., part of M&K Truck Centers, has been recognized as the 2014 North American Dealer of the Year by Volvo Truck. According to Volvo, the annual North American Dealer of the Year award recognizes Chicago Truck and its employees for outstanding performance in a number of key areas, including new truck
Volvo Trucks modifies North American alternative fuels plan
Volvo Trucks, citing the pace of the North American alternative fuel market, has put on hold its plans to launch a compression ignition liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for North America. Field testing of Volvo’s dimethyl ether-(DME) powered vehicles will continue, and the company will continue to offer spark-ignited natural gas engines in its VNM
Volvo Trucks names Nacarato Volvo 2013 North American Dealer of the Year
Nacarato Volvo of Nashville, Tenn. has been named Volvo Trucks’ 2013 North American Dealer of the Year. The annual award recognizes Nacarato Volvo’s organization and employees for overall accomplishment and performance. Selection criteria for the award includes outstanding performance in new truck sales, market share, parts sales and parts sales growth, customer satisfaction, dealer operating
Volvo Trucks to build DME-powered vehicles for North America
As the latest step in its “Blue Power” alternative fuel strategy, Volvo Trucks will develop dimethyl ether (DME)-powered Volvo D13 engines in North America and will begin limited production in 2015.
Volvo Trucks details ‘Blue Power’ NG strategy for North America
Volvo Trucks announced plans to launch its own 13-liter liquefied natural gas engine for North America in 2014. According to the truck maker, the engine’s advanced high-pressure diesel ignition technology will provide significant fuel efficiency gains compared with current natural gas products.
Volvo Group to build new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico
Volvo expects the plant to be operational in 2026.
A ‘Toward Zero’ emissions Q&A with Volvo Trucks’s Roger Alm
Talking through the challenges, the technological advances, and the strategies for a sustainable future.
How Volvo Trucks aims to change preconceived powertrain notions
Rethinking traditional truck spec’ing notions, spotlighting sustainability in diesel technology.
Two Volvo VNR Electric trucks will kick off new California pilot program
Volvo says the VNR battery-electric trucks are ideal for drayage operations due to their operational efficiency in tight spaces.
