For over 30 years, Volvo has been a leader in the long-haul heavy-truck category with its successful FH series. Its 12 to 16-liter diesel "world engine" made excellent power output, lower emissions, and relatively low fuel consumption with its single OHC configuration. Next year, it'll be powered by batteries.
Volvo has just announced a new electric long-range version of the FH (Forward control High entry), a cab-over, heavy-duty truck set to hit the market in the latter half of 2025. Don't worry, Volvo will still be producing ICE units as well ... for a while, at least. Volvo Trucks' goal is to have its entire fleet of new rigs "green," running on electrons, fuel cells, biogas, or hydrogenated vegetable oil by 2040."Our new electric flagship will be a great complement to our wide range of electric trucks and enable zero-exhaust emission transport also for the longer distances," says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. "It will be a great solution for transport companies with a high annual mileage on their trucks and with a strong commitment to reduce CO2."
How far? About 373 miles (600 km), according to Volvo.
or those of you familiar with trucking in the United States, that might not seem like a lot. Average long-haul over-the-road (OTR) routes will see distances over 500 miles (800 km) – a range that the Tesla Semi boasts on a single charge.
That being said, it was only six years ago that Volvo released its first electrified FL and FE series trucks into the wild. The FL only had a max range of 186 miles (300 km), while the FE – Volvo's especially heavy-duty version, able to haul nearly double that of the FL – boasted a meager 124 miles (200 km) of range, more suitable for inner cities than open roads. more of this article (New Atlas) - link - more like this (Volvo) - link - more like this (Tesla) - link
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