“This is a bold move– we are launching new best-in-class trucks that will set a benchmark for energy efficiency and reduction of CO2 emissions across the entire product range,” says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. “They have been designed to accelerate the journey towards our ambitious 2040 net-zero emission target, but they also offer higher levels of safety, productivity and uptime for our customers.”
In Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa, Volvo is launching the new Volvo FH Aero – optimised for energy-efficient heavy-duty transport. Reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions by up to five per cent, the new aerodynamic Volvo FH is available with a choice of powertrains, including electric, biogas and diesel.
These savings come on top of the significant fuel-saving technologies introduced in recent years.
The new Volvo FH Aero will be introduced market by market during 2024 and 2025, with sales starting in the first quarter of 2024.
“The wide range of trucks we are launching will enable our customers around the world to reduce their CO2 footprints, no matter where they are on their sustainability journey. The supply of green energy varies from market to market, and therefore as a global truck manufacturer, we need to offer our customers a range of decarbonization solutions – from efficient combustion engines that can run also on renewable fuels to electric powertrains, enabling the shift to fossil-free transports,” says Roger Alm.
The Volvo FH Aero is the company’s first model with an all-battery electric powertrain designed for urban use. In total, Volvo Trucks’ electric range will grow from six to eight models, covering a large part of the world’s transport needs.
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The front of the Volvo FH Aero cab has been extended by 24 centimetres versus the regular Volvo FH. This extension has been instrumental in creating a more aerodynamic truck cab. Not only does the better aerodynamics give lower fuel consumption – it also provides better driving stability in windy conditions.
The improved aerodynamics also benefits the FH Aero Electric model through better free-rolling properties. This allows increased energy regeneration for feeding back into the battery while braking or going downhill, ready for use when needed in the next acceleration or uphill climb.
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The modern new face of the FH Aero features a bold, big and easily recognizable Volvo Iron Mark – the largest in modern times on a Volvo truck – as well as the Volvo Spread Word Mark, clearly showing that this is the latest model from Volvo Trucks.
A new advanced Camera Monitor System contributes greatly to both aerodynamics and safety. This new solution, replacing traditional exterior mirrors, opens the visual field for the driver, improving the safety for the driver as well as the surrounding road users.
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The camera system has a positive impact on the driver’s visibility in rainy and dark conditions, but also in direct sunlight and when driving in tunnels. When driving with a trailer, the camera system has an auto-panning function, following the turning trailer.
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