Volvo’s European electric trucks to achieve 600-km range
Volvo claims to have extended the range of its European battery-electric truck to 600 km on a single charge.
Its new FH Electric, sold in Europe, will allow fleets to drive a full working day without having to recharge, the company claims.
“Our new electric flagship will be a great complement to our wide range of electric trucks and enable zero-exhaust emission transport also for the longer distances. It will be a great solution for transport companies with a high annual mileage on their trucks and with a strong commitment to reduce CO2,” Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks, said in a release.
The enabler is a new driveline technology and e-axle which creates more space for onboard batteries. More efficient batteries, an improved battery management system, and improved powertrain efficiencies also contribute to the extended range.
“The transport sector represents 7% of global carbon emissions. Battery-electric trucks are important tools to reduce the climate footprint. Besides the important environmental gains that electric trucks bring, they offer truck drivers a much better working environment, with much lower levels of noise and vibrations,” added Alm.
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