Best known for its world-class transport solutions, Volvo unveiled its first commercial electric truck –the Volvo FL Electric – in 2019, this was followed by the Volvo VNR Electric in 2020. Volvo introduced three 44-ton electric trucks this past September, some of the heaviest in its line up, bringing its portfolio to six commercial EV trucks, designed to cover everything from city distribution and handling to construction transport and regional hauling.
Volvo’s latest zero-emission heavy-duty solution, the FMX electric concrete mixer truck, is a big step toward eliminating emissions in the construction industry. Volvo says the EV truck will begin operating at a ready-mix concrete plant in Spandau in Berlin this month
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PSR Analysis: The construction industry (and cement in particular) is one of the biggest culprits of toxic CO2 emissions due to the strenuous demands that are required in the industry, so Volvo’s latest electric concrete mixer is massive news for the construction industry. Electrifying concrete transportation has been challenging due to the heavy loads and continuous mixing demands. PSR
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