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SEARCHThe Volvo VNR Electric has now achieved 15 million miles in customer fleets and currently more than 700 of the battery-electric trucks are operating across the United States and Canada.
The Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer network has expanded to 74 locations across 29 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces across North America.
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Volvo Trucks North America said the Volvo VNR Electric has accomplished 15 million miles in customer operations. Commercial orders began in December 2020, and now more that 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks are operating across the United States and Canada.
Those battery-electric trucks are deployed by fleets of all sizes — from single-truck owner-operators to fleets with more than 100 battery-electric trucks.
“We know that we live in a challenging time when it comes to deploying zero-tailpipe emission vehicles. There are long delays in getting charging infrastructure, regulatory uncertainty, including the future of grants and incentives to adopting battery-electric trucks, but we have continued to see customers defy the odds and add zero emissions vehicles to their fleet,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
“Globally, Volvo Trucks is in the lead when it comes to market share with battery-electric trucks; that lead includes also leading here in North America,” Voorhoeve added. “We will continue to support our customers in their transition to sustainable transportation solutions by providing the highest quality products, robust dealer support and innovative financing options.”
Volvo Trucks is preparing for the next phase of its electromobility journey with the upcoming Volvo VNL Electric. Built on the platform of the all-new Volvo VNL that was launched last year, this truck will feature an extended range enabled by an electronic rear axle (e-axle).
This new e-axle integrates the electric motors and transmission directly into the rear axle, freeing up space for additional batteries and extending the truck’s range. The official launch of the Volvo VNL Electric will be announced later.
Volvo Trucks continues to expand its coast-to-coast dealer support network for battery-electric trucks, with 74 dealer locations across 29 states and four Canadian provinces.
Each of these dealerships has dedicated assets to completing the rigorous safety and technical training to become a Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealership, ensuring customers receive comprehensive sales and service support when they deploy zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
These dealerships work closely with customers throughout their electrification journey and continue to provide post-deployment support, including the Gold Service Contract — a comprehensive service and preventative maintenance solution for the Volvo VNR Electric that includes battery coverage and state of health monitoring.
Volvo Trucks said the following dealer locations have recently completed the EV certification process:
Colonial Volvo Trucks – Ashland, Virginia
Gabrielli Truck Sales – Bloomsbury, New Jersey
General Truck Sales & Service – Memphis, Tennessee
Kriete Truck Center – De Pere, Wisconsin
Kriete Truck Center – Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Labeau Bros. Inc. – Kankakee, Illinois
M&K Truck Center – Romulus, Michigan
M&K Truck Center – Altoona, Pennsylvania
TEC Equipment – San Diego, San Diego, California
Vision Truck Group – Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Volvo Trucks has certified 74 dealer locations across 29 states — Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin — and four Canadian provinces — British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
An additional 20 dealer locations, including four new dealer groups, are currently in the EV certification process, with more than half expected to complete certification this year, expanding coverage into four new states.
Volvo Trucks’ involvment in zero-tailpipe emission transportation began with the launch of the Volvo VNR Electric as part of the pioneering Volvo Lights Project.
The $90 million public-private partnership laid the foundation for the widespread adoption of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks by exploring the infrastructure and operational adaptations required to support electromobility.
Volvo Trucks said it is also a key partner in California’s Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI), which deployed Class 8 battery-electric trucks across Southern California to demonstrate strategies to successfully scale market penetration of zero emission technologies.
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