The order came from Legend Transportation, which provides freight transportation services to clients on routes between the West Coast and the Mid West of the United States.

Volvo on Demand is the company’s own interpretation of the ‘Truck-as-a-Service’ concept, providing the customer with everything he needs to operate an electric vehicle.

4 Gen Logistics will use its new fleet of ‘VNR Electric’ Class 8 trucks in operations throughout the Inland Empire and between the Port of Long Beach and distribution centres in the region.

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 new ‘Volvo FH Aero’, announced earlier this year, will launch in EMEA and Asia-Pacific markets over the next two years with Stoneridge’s mirror-camera system installed.

Changes have been made to the D13 engine's pistons, fuel injectors, and oil pump, while the I-Shift transmission now shifts gears up to 30% faster than before.

Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT) claims it is a new “voice for zero-emission commercial vehicle infrastructure", citing a lack of sufficient charging infrastructure for battery-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The fuel efficiency gains have been achieved primarily through a new aerodynamic cab design.

The five locations which were recently added were Vanguard Truck Centers dealerships in Phoenix, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Austin and Houston, Texas.

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

Volvo NA exceeded its original freight efficiency improvement target (measured in ton miles per gallon) of 120% with a 4x2 Class 8 tractor-trailer featuring reductions in drag and weight.