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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.

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Volvo changes truck spec’ing with new VNL

Trim and powertrain packages, why you shouldn’t panic, and the craziest thing I learned about this truck.

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Sustainability, decarbonization through fuel efficiency

Better fuel economy can lower costs, minimize environmental impact and improve sustainability — thoughtful engineering can help see those results.

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NFI, JETSI open electric charging depot housing 50 BEV trucks

In addition to charging capabilities, the facility also houses a maintenance garage for NFI’s battery-electric assets.

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FE’s February Fab 5 truck trends

Maintenance vs. buying new: We weigh the costly pros and cons of keeping your fleet running.

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Remanufacturing and the circularity of trucking sustainably

Taking steps toward decarbonization and the role of remanufacturing in reducing energy usage.

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Model year 2025 engines: What you need to know

Building on 2024 designs, heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers remain focused on improving efficiency when looking at the 2025 model year.

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Daimler, Navistar, Volvo among PACT founders

Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT) aims to find viable solutions to the need for commercial charging infrastructure.

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Volvo Trucks new VNL touts engine, transmission enhancements

Volvo says its engineers overhauled the Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift transmission — let’s see what’s changed.

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Volvo acquires Proterra battery business

At a price of roughly $210M, Volvo says the acquisition will speed up their EV plans.

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Five truck trend takeaways from January

Only one month into 2024 and there are already some major announcements and bold predictions to unpack.

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Volvo Trucks introduces new generation VNL

VTNA President Peter Voorhoeve calls the new design a “quantum leap forward.”

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