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Volvo Trucks Announces Next Generation VNR Electric Volvo Trucks North America con- The Volvo VNR Electric provides tinues to lead in the deployment of excellent responsiveness, sustainable Class 8 zero-tailpipe torque and performance, emission vehicles for the North especially in the stopAmerican trucking industry with and-go operations of ongoing deliveries of its Volvo VNR urban goods movement Electric model to fleets across the and port drayage. country. The journey continues as the company announces that production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in Q2 2022 and features an up to 85 percent increased range, faster charging and even more configurations for heavyduty transport. Volvo Trucks first began taking customer orders for its first Volvo A dedicated battery thermal management system (BTMS) VNR Electric model in December 2020, with commercial production starting in quarter two 2021 at the company’s was added to manage and maintain ideal environmental temperatures. Volvo Trucks also has introduced a new six-batNew River Valley manufacturing plant in Dublin, Va. Over the past year, Volvo Trucks has delivered the Volvo tery package option. Combining all three boasts an increased VNR Electric to customers in several states across the energy storage of up to 565kWh and offers an operational United States, collecting valuable operating data to continu- range of up to 275 miles. Regenerative braking energy is ally improve the technology to increase the efficiency of the captured and fed back into the system to maximize energy truck under varying operating conditions. The next genera- efficiency and driving range. The enhanced Volvo VNR Electric also reduces the tion Volvo VNR Electric is now open for order. “It is a testament to Volvo Trucks’ leadership that in a con- required charging time, as the 250kW charging capability tinuously evolving industry we are bringing the enhanced provides an 80 percent charge in 90 minutes for the six-batversion of our VNR Electric to the market a year after sales tery package and 60 minutes for the four-battery version, of the VNR Electric first started,” said Peter Voorhoeve, according to the manufacturer. Volvo Trucks has added two new configurations to its president, Volvo Trucks North America. “Volvo Trucks is at the forefront in the industry, always VNR Electric lineup — a 6x4 straight truck and a 6x4 tractor innovating and improving, while upholding the highest stan- — joining its three existing models: 4x2 tractor, 6x2 tractor dards in design, construction and safety. Our team is proud and single-axle straight truck. Each Volvo VNR Electric conof its role, together with dealers and customers, in accelerat- figuration is designed for applications and drive cycles with ing the shift to electromobility and a more sustainable local and regional distribution ranges, including food and beverage, drayage, and pick-up and delivery routes. future.” “Volvo Trucks is continuing to expand the capabilities of The enhanced Volvo VNR Electric’s true power lies in the improvements made in the battery – technology, design, the VNR Electric to make it more efficient, satisfy our cusmanagement and package offering. Improvements in battery tomer demands for expanded range, and provide a better design have resulted in an up to 40 percent increase in stor- driving experience,” said Andy Brown, Volvo Trucks’ product marketing manager of electromobility. age capacity for each battery.
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“The electric driveline featuring a two-speed I-Shift transmission provides best-in-class, powerful, and smooth acceleration. Innovations such as Volvo Active Driver Assist and Dynamic Steering make driving effortless and precise, while at the same time improving safety.” Volvo Trucks is focused on supporting customers in their electromobility transition by expanding its network of Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealerships that consult with fleets who are considering making the investment in the Volvo VNR Electric. The sales teams at Volvo Trucks EV Certified Dealerships are fully educated on guiding customers through the transition towards electromobility solutions and the service teams are trained and equipped to safely perform battery-electric truck maintenance and repairs. Volvo Trucks has certified dealers in California and New York and is working with numerous dealerships throughout North America to finalize their certifications. Volvo Trucks also has built a dedicated corporate salesforce to support dealers and customers, with electromobility district managers in place across the country. Funding and incentives are an important part of the total cost of ownership calculation for fleets deploying batteryelectric trucks, and Volvo Trucks helps customers leverage funding programs across North America. In addition, Volvo Financial Services offers complete financing and insurance solutions for the Volvo VNR Electric and charging infrastructure. Volvo Trucks introduced the Volvo Gold Contract in conjunction with the initial launch of the Volvo VNR Electric to provide peace of mind for new electric truck owners. Incorporating maintenance, towing, uptime services and full coverage of major components, the Volvo Gold Contract is the most advanced service contract available and comes standard with the Volvo VNR Electric. For more information, visit www.volvotrucks.us.
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