Volvo Marks 5000 Electric Truck Sales in Sustainability Push
Electric trucks (ETs) produce no exhaust gases, making them ideal for zero-emission zones and cutting air pollution.
They also minimise noise levels in urban areas, opening opportunities for nighttime deliveries and sensitive location operations.
Automaker Volvo has recently hit an EV milestone with 5,000 ETs globally.
An ET global milestone
Volvo has announced the delivery of more than 5,000 battery-electric trucks (ETs) to customers across 50 countries, marking a major milestone in its electrification journey.
Since launching its first ET in 2019, Volvo’s fleet has collectively covered close to 170 million kilometres in commercial operations, leading to substantial reductions in CO₂ emissions and noise pollution.
“It’s rewarding to see that transport companies continue to embrace the benefits with electric trucks in a wide range of transport segments,” says Roger Alm, President, Volvo Trucks.
“Volvo’s battery-electric trucks are available here and now, providing our customers and transport buyers with a more sustainable alternative that makes business sense, and many of our customers are coming back to us to grow their electric fleets.”
A growing ET range
Volvo offers eight electric truck models designed to meet the varied demands of urban delivery, regional haulage, construction and waste management.
These models include:
- Volvo FL Electric
- FE Electric
- FM Electric
- FM Low Entry
- FMX Electric
- FH Electric
- FH Aero Electric
- VNR Electric
Volvo’s five largest markets for ETs are Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, Norway and Sweden, demonstrating robust demand, particularly across Europe.
The company’s early focus on developing electric trucks has allowed it to cultivate unique expertise in critical areas such as optimising energy usage, tailored financing solutions, servicing strategies and building charging infrastructure.
For drivers, Volvo’s ETs offer enhanced comfort through lower noise levels and reduced vibrations, improving the experience inside the cab and helping driver wellbeing.
Building a sustainable future for transport
Volvo Trucks’ achievements in electrification are a part of a broader three-pronged strategy targeting zero emissions by 2040.
This plan involves the integration of battery-electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles and combustion engines powered by renewable fuels like green hydrogen, biogas (Bio-LNG) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
Volvo’s commitment to sustainability stretches beyond the vehicles themselves, encompassing the design, production, and the supply chain.
The goal is to cut CO₂ emissions per vehicle by 75% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels, moving towards full net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
This climate strategy has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming.
Circular economy principles are also being embedded across Volvo’s operations.
The company aims to achieve 30% average recycled content across its vehicle fleet by 2030, with new models featuring at least 35% recycled materials.
Volvo is transitioning to leather-free interiors, using sustainable alternatives such as Nordico, a material produced from bio-attributed sources and recycled plastics.
Through the acquisition of Bcomp, Volvo is expanding the use of natural fibre composites, offering a lightweight, sustainable substitute for traditional plastics.
Green manufacturing
Operational sustainability is central to Volvo’s environmental strategy.
All Volvo’s manufacturing plants worldwide are now powered by 100% climate-neutral electricity.
The company is pursuing ambitious targets to lower energy consumption, water use and waste production.
By 2030, Volvo aims for at least 99% of operational waste to be either reused or recycled.
Volvo Construction Equipment’s Braås facility exemplifies this ambition, achieving carbon-neutral operations and landfill-free status, all powered by renewable energy.
Volvo also works to ensure responsible sourcing across its supply chain, aiming for greater transparency and ethical standards.
This includes efforts to phase out animal-based products and promote sustainable materials.
Beyond its own operations, Volvo collaborates with suppliers, companies and industry groups to promote sustainable practices across the automotive sector and to support global decarbonisation efforts.
With the sale of 5,000 electric trucks, Volvo reaffirms its leadership in the transition to more sustainable transport solutions, combining business growth with environmental responsibility.
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