The VNR comes in 4×2, rigid and tractor, and 6×2 tractor, developing 340kW (455hp) and 5492Nm (4051lb/ft) of torque (Yes that‘s right).
Volvo Trucks North America today announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck to the North American market. The model has a scheduled production start in early 2021.
The Volvo VNR Electric is designed for customer applications and driving cycles with local and regional distribution ranges. The 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries, which charge up to 80% within 70 minutes, have an operating range of up to 240km based on the truck‘s configuration.
“In launching the VNR Electric, we‘re answering a very real need from fleet customers across North Americato not just deliver a road-tested, battery-electric truck, but to provide them with solutions for the entire life-cycle of the vehicle,” said Peter Voorhoeve, President of Volvo Trucks North America. “Before making the VNR Electric truck available to our customers, we thought through every aspect of electrification so they didn‘t have to. We have worked alongside our fleet customers to plan beyond the vehicle and have developed an entire support system, ensuring this vehicle meets their needs day-in and day-out.”
The Volvo VNR Electric plays a pivotal role in helping Volvo Trucks‘ North American fleet customers reduce emissions and achieve sustainability goals.
“Across the globe, Volvo Trucks is leading the electrification race. By introducing a robust lineup of all-electric commercial vehicles in both Europe and North America, we are delivering on our promise to drive this industry toward a sustainable future,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “Volvo doesn‘t view transportation electrification as a disruption of the existing marketwe see it as an opportunity to invent something completely new and transformational. We are proud to collaborate with our partners around the world to bring this vision to life, and it is especially impressive to see what is being done together with our partners in North America.”
The Volvo LIGHTS project in Southern California played an important role in successfully facilitating the introduction of the Class 8 VNR Electric model to the North American market. The collaborative demonstration projects helped determine the real-world viability of the VNR and what was required in the supporting ecosystem.
“We fully understand the steps needed to successfully deploy and operate electric trucks and can confidently offer the Volvo VNR electric to our customers across North America,” said Peter Voorhoeve.
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