Volvo To Begin Testing Heavy EV Trucks

Volvo has received authorization from the Ministry of Transportation to begin testing its heavy electric trucks in Brazil. The vehicles will be part of a study and will be able to operate in urban areas, metropolitan regions, and short to medium-distance intercity transportation, aiming to evaluate their performance and impact on pavement in this type of operation.

The transport companies ReiterLog and Ritmo Logística will be the first to operate the Volvo electric trucks. Preliminary results from the study, led by Senatran (National Traffic Department), with technical coordination from Inprotran (National Institute of Traffic and Safety Projects), in partnership with Volvo, Prometeon, UNB, and UFRGS, indicate benefits of operating zero-emission CO2 vehicles, such as high energy efficiency, absence of noise, low vibration levels, and increased driver comfort.

At the end of the tests, the goal will be to establish axle weight regulations that allow heavy vehicles to transit safely and efficiently.

Source: AutoData      Read The Article

PSR Analysis. Electric propulsion for heavy tractor and the legislation for axle maximum weight are not compatible. This study is important to prepare the legislation for alternative propulsion technologies and enable the ultimate objectives of cleaner transportation.  PSR

Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development-South America, for Power Systems Research

Fabio Ferraresi

Fabio Ferraresi is Managing Director, South America at Power Systems Research, where he leads regional market intelligence, consulting activities, and business development across multiple equipment segments. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo (USP) and an MBA in Business Management from FGV and Ohio University. Fabio also holds Six Sigma Black Belt, CMQ-OE and CQE certifications from the American Society for Quality. Prior to joining PSR in 2014, Fabio spent 13 years at Eaton Corporation in Brazil and China, where he held leadership roles including supplier development manager, supply chain manager, factory manager, and quality manager. His experience spans the automotive and industrial sectors across South America and Asia. He also serves as director at Grupo Engenho, a consulting firm focused on operational excellence and business transformation and volunteers on key committees of SAE Brazil and AEA, nonprofit organizations that support the development of policies related to the products PSR covers.

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