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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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Volvo to acquire battery business from Proterra Inc., Proterra Operating Company

Volvo Group has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the business and assets of the Proterra Powered business unit.

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Volvo Group North America recognized by U.S. DOE for efficiency

Volvo says they have now exceeded their initial energy sustainability goals by 52%.

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Volvo Trucks N.A. president on the market, EV growth and a Super Truck

It’s an ATA MCE tradition that we catch up with Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve. Here’s what he had to say.

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Volvo Trucks launches Volvo Connect fleet management portal

The OEM’s new fleet management portal was announced at ATA’s MCE.

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Sustainability, technology take center stage at ATA MCE 2023

Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and diesel trucks lined the halls of the association’s fall show.

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Volvo Trucks talks sustainability, connectivity at ATA MC&E

Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, set the tone at the Volvo Trucks press conference at ATA’s MCE. Sustainability, connectivity and continued investment in the OEM’s service and support network were the top three talking points. The crown jewel of the Volvo Trucks booth was the Volvo SuperTruck 2, which boasted advanced aerodynamics

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Volvo Trucks SuperTruck 2 surpasses freight efficiency goals

Aerodynamics and advanced engineering made it happen.

Trucking Sustainably: What do we do with all of these batteries?

The batteries that propel the electric truck powertrains of the future will have to go somewhere. Here’s Volvo’s plan.

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Five truck trend takeaways from September

Let’s rewind and explore the pages of our industry playbook in this truck trends takeaway, just like the pros in the NFL. Run it back!