Volvo Trucks Wants to see Fewer Trucks in Urban Rush-Hour Traffic
Volvo Trucks Wants to see Fewer Trucks in Urban Rush-Hour Traffic
PR71973
STOCKHOLM, January 23, 2018 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
In 2019 Volvo Trucks will start selling electric trucks in Europe, and the
first units will be put into operation together with selected reference
customers already this year. Electric trucks drastically reduce noise and
exhaust emissions and open up new ways to manage logistics. More transport
assignments can be carried out at night and fewer trucks need to compete for
road space during rush-hour.
" Electromobility is fully in line with Volvo Trucks long-term commitment for
sustainable urban development and zero emissions", says Claes Nilsson,
President Volvo Trucks.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8259351-volvo-trucks-urban-rush-hour-traffic/
"By using electrically powered and quieter trucks for goods transport in urban
areas, we meet several challenges simultaneously. Without disturbing noise and
exhaust gases, it will be possible to operate in more sensitive city centres.
Transport may also take place throughout less busy periods, for example in late
evening and at night. This will reduce the burden on the roads during daytime
rush-hour traffic, allowing both the road network and vehicles to be utilised
far more effectively than today," says Claes Nilsson.
A recent project, Off Peak City Distribution, conducted by Stockholm City,
Sweden and KTH Royal Institute of Technology studied the effects of goods
transport at night in central Stockholm. Since the trucks avoided having to
operate in rush-hour traffic, transport assignments were carried out in
one-third of the normal time.
In order to improve the quality of life in urban environments, more sustainable
transport solutions need to be adopted. With well-developed logistics and more
effective utilisation of roads in the evenings and at night, it is also
possible for many smaller vehicles to be replaced by fewer but larger vehicles,
thus further contributing to lower emissions and lesstraffic. A distribution
truck has just over ten times the load capacity of a regular van. If a larger
proportion of transport assignments could be carried out during hours when
fewer people are on the road, this will also significantly reduce the risk of
accidents.
"Our technology and know-how within electromobility are based on proven
commercial solutions already in use on Volvo's electric buses, and solutions
that were introduced in Volvo's hybrid trucks as far back as 2010. The vehicles
themselves are only one part of what is needed for large-scale electrification
to succeed. Enabling long term sustainable transport is a complex issue that
requires a holistic and wide range of measures. We are working closely with
customers, cities, suppliers of charging infrastructure and other key
stakeholders to create the necessary framework for electrical trucks," says
Jonas Odermalm, Head of product strategy medium duty vehicles.
"We believe in full electrification for urban distribution as a first step.
However we are working with electrification for other transport applications.
This is only the beginning", concludes Claes Nilsson.
Background
According to the World Health Organization and the UN, 60 per cent of the
planet's population - about 5 billion people - will live in cities by 2030.
This is an increase of just over 1 billion compared with current levels. This
swift pace of urbanisation will impose immense demands on traffic systems,
which in many cases are already insufficient to meet current needs. Within the
EU it is estimated that congestion and related traffic problems cost about 100
billion euros per year.
Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and
demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks.
Customer support is secured via a global network of 2,000 dealers and workshops
in more than 120 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 15 countries across
the globe. In 2016, more than 102,800 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide.
Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers
of trucks, buses and construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.
The Group also provides solutions for financing and service. Volvo's work is
based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.
For further information, please contact:
Fredrik Klevenfeldt
Director Public Relations and Social Media
Volvo Trucks
Tel: +46-31- 322-1106; email:fredrik.klevenfeldt@volvo.com
(Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/631537/Volvo_Electric_Trucks.jpg )
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8259351-volvo-trucks-urban-rush-hour-traffic/
Source: Volvo Trucks
本プレスリリースは発表元が入力した原稿をそのまま掲載しております。また、プレスリリースへのお問い合わせは発表元に直接お願いいたします。
このプレスリリースには、報道機関向けの情報があります。
プレス会員登録を行うと、広報担当者の連絡先や、イベント・記者会見の情報など、報道機関だけに公開する情報が閲覧できるようになります。