Volvo Trucks Pursues Electric and Renewable Fuels

Why this is here: The new Volvo FH Aero Electric 6x2 can travel up to 700 kilometers on a single charge, significantly increasing the viability of long-haul electric trucking.

Volvo Trucks in Sweden presents a new engine platform and expanded electric truck range. The company is pursuing a three-pronged approach to decarbonization—battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, and combustion engines running on renewable fuels—aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. Their new combustion engines achieve up to 4% better fuel economy and work with biodiesel, HVO, biogas, and potentially green hydrogen.

These engines feature improvements to the turbocharger and I-Shift transmission, plus an I-Roll system that maximizes coasting. Volvo also debuted the FH Aero Electric 6x2, a long-haul truck with up to 700 kilometers of range and compatibility with megawatt charging. The company released updated FH, FM, and FMX Electric models offering ranges up to 470 kilometers.

Volvo notes that complete electrification isn’t currently feasible for all transport applications. The new electric trucks’ charging times, even with fast megawatt charging, still require around 50 minutes to reach 80% capacity. Development continues to expand the range and versatility of zero-emission transport options.