1st Electrical-Solely Volvo Truck

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Volvo Vans introduces its eighth all-electric truck mannequin, the Volvo FM Low Entry, as its first electric-only mannequin, enhancing the corporate’s dedication to sustainable transportation. Designed for city environments, the FM Low Entry focuses on security, effectivity, and decreasing emissions, aligning with the rising demand for quieter, zero-emission autos in metropolis settings.

The truck is tailor-made for operations akin to waste administration, distribution, and building, that includes a low driving place to enhance visibility and management in city areas. The design relies on the established FM mannequin, with changes together with a lowered and forward-moved spacious cab, a low instep, and a flat flooring for simple entry and exit, selling an ergonomic and environment friendly workspace for drivers.

Powered by a 360-kilowatt-hour battery distributed throughout 4 packs, the Volvo FM Low Entry goals for a spread of as much as 125 miles (200 kilometers), although precise vary could fluctuate with load, driving situations, and different elements. Regardless of the inherent increased vitality use of electrical vans in comparison with automobiles, the FM Low Entry helps quick recharging via each onboard and exterior DC chargers, emphasizing fast operational readiness.

Gross sales for the Volvo FM Low Entry are set to start in Europe (together with Turkey) and South Korea this quarter, with manufacturing anticipated within the second quarter of 2024. Given Volvo Group’s international presence, this mannequin’s introduction could pave the way in which for related electrical fashions in different markets, together with North America.

The FM Low Entry contains a number of notable options akin to compliance with the Transport for London 5-star Direct Imaginative and prescient Commonplace for visibility, easy steering with Volvo Dynamic Steering, and varied seating choices to scale back blind spots. The truck additionally incorporates Volvo’s new Digicam Monitor System and provides sensible facilities like a number of cab heights, numerous axle configurations, and a strong 330-kilowatt motor.

Courtesy of EVANNEX.