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Zero-Emission Trucks Still Face Unequal Conditions Compared to Diesel Trucks – How to Level the Playing Field
The transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) has not been sufficiently incentivized due to unequal conditions regarding permitted weight and dimensions compared to diesel trucks. While this is not the only challenge, it has been a significant obstacle. In July 2023,…
Diesel Cars are 10 Times More Toxic than Trucks and Buses, Data Shows
Modern diesel cars produce 10 times more toxic air pollution than heavy trucks and buses, new European data has revealed. The stark difference in emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) is due to the much stricter testing applied to large vehicles…
Volvo’s electric trucks reach 250 million kilometers
Volvo’s electric trucks have now driven more than 250 million kilometers since the company launched its first electric models in 2019. Volvo is a leader in the electric truck segment with more than 5,700 trucks delivered to customers in 50…
Volvo Trucks at Bauma in Munich: New Vehicles and Technologies Supporting the Path to Zero Emissions
Volvo Trucks is attending the Bauma 2025 exhibition to showcase its commitment to decarbonizing transport in the construction industry. The company will present a wide range of products and technologies that enable sustainable transport—both today and in the future. At…
Electric Trucks Without Drivers – A Future Already on the Roads
The idea of fully autonomous vehicles is not something we’re hearing about for the first time. Perhaps we’ve seen them in video clips or heard about them in discussions about the future of transportation. However, at least here in the…
Diesel Pollution Stunts Children’s Lung Growth, Major Study Shows
Pollution from diesel vehicles is stunting the growth of children’s lungs, leaving them damaged for life, a major study has found. The research, conducted with more than 2,000 school children in London, is the first such study in a city…
Israel to Ban Petrol and Diesel Car Sales After 2030
Israel has announced a plan to ban petrol and diesel car sales after 2030. The government aims to replace them with electric cars and gas-powered trucks, funding more than 2,000 new charging stations around the country to help build a ‘critical mass’…