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Volvo starts serial production of electric trucks at Belgium factory

Three different electric models will be built in Ghent: the Volvo FH, the Volvo FM and the Volvo FMX Electric.

Tess Lovrak
By Tess Lovrak
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Volvo Trucks announced the start of serial production of heavy-duty battery electric trucks at its Ghent factory in Belgium, the fourth factory to begin building electric Volvo trucks. Three different electric models will be built in Ghent: the Volvo FH, the Volvo FM and the Volvo FMX Electric.

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The Ghent factory is the largest Volvo Trucks production site with a yearly capacity of around 45,000 trucks, the press release notes. The electric trucks are assembled on the same platform and line as the diesel and gas-powered trucks. The battery packs come from the recently opened battery assembly plant in Ghent, located right next to the production line.

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Fontaine Specialized announces Magnitude 75 lowbed

The Magnitude 75 comes in three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR), and beam (MBMD).

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By Kevin Linger
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Fontaine Specialized announced the new Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer. This 3+3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is designed to transport a diverse range of loads, according to Fontaine, who adds that the Magnitude 75 comes in three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR), and beam (MBMD)."The Magnitude 75 epitomizes versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds. It accommodates loads of up to 75 tons in 16 feet as a 3+2 or with five close coupled axles," said Heather Gilmer, vice president of sales. "Furthermore, it adeptly handles 70 tons in just 12 feet configured with the tandem axle EQ2 spreader. This adaptable trailer features a hydraulic detachable gooseneck and a tridem axle bogie, each providing seven ride height positions. This enhanced flexibility is invaluable for operators maneuvering heavy loads across obstacles or beneath bridges.”Fontaine says the Magnitude 75 was made with 100,000-lb. minimum yield steel main beam flanges; and the flat and beam decks boast a 24-in. loaded deck height, while the drop side rail deck reduces it to 15-in. At full load, all modular decks offer 6-in. of ground clearance.

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