Volvo NA will take over CVG’s ‘Cab Structures’ business, including its assembly plant in Kings Mountain, North Carolina – which is where CVG assembles medium- and heavy-duty cabs for Mack Trucks – for approximately USD40m.

Representing a planned total investment of USD700m, the Monterrey plant is intended to supplement existing Volvo Group North America and Mack Trucks manufacturing activities across the border in the United States.

Both the diesel and battery electric variants of the MD series will now come with a new cab, which is four inches longer than in the previous model.

There was plenty to report from the 2024 edition of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo held at the Las Vegas Convention Center between May 20-23.

The ‘LR Electric’ truck on display had a fully electric ‘RevAMP Automated Side Loader’ body fitted by Heil Environmental Industries.

By using HVO instead of diesel, Volvo claims it can replace up to 1,125,000 gallons of diesel annually, achieving an emissions reduction of 75% to 85% from its operations in North America.

Volvo NA has not divulged the location of the newly announced plant in Mexico, but it will reportedly cover 1.7m square feet when it is opened for production in two years’ time.

The Volvo subsidiary has begun pilot testing its Class 6-7 battery electric truck range with four customers, according to an announcement made during Work Truck Week 2024 at the Indiana Convention Center.

The money will finance the construction of a 72,000-square-foot extension, which will expand the total size of the facility to 352,000 square feet.

According to a Reuters report, 93% of 3,900 union members working at Mack Trucks voted to accept the deal.

Using the 'Volvo Connect' application, drivers can find nearby charging stations, check their availability, and pay to use the charger.

On 8 October, the United Auto Workers announced that its members voted to reject an agreement between the union and Mack Trucks.