Electric Trucks Proving They Can Work In South Africa As Volvo Passes 250,000km Milestone

Volvo Trucks Hits 250,000 km with Electric Fleet in South Africa

Volvo Trucks South Africa’s battery-electric customer fleet has now covered more than 250 000 kilometres in real-world commercial operation since the vehicles were first introduced locally in 2023. The distance has been accumulated across a range of applications, with companies using the trucks to reduce emissions while gaining firsthand experience in electric freight movement. The

Electric dreams for Joseph Parr Bradford

Joseph Parr in Bradford is running a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid, believed to be the first zero‑tailpipe heavy‑duty truck in builders’ merchant operation in the UK. PBM looks at how the vehicle came into service and how it is performing on the job. The post Electric dreams for Joseph Parr Bradford appeared first on Professional Builders Merchant.

Electric Trucks Proving They Can Work In South Africa As Volvo Passes 250,000km Milestone

South Africa’s journey towards cleaner road freight has reached an important milestone, with Volvo Trucks South Africa announcing that its fleet of battery electric trucks has now travelled more than 250,000 kilometres in commercial service since being introduced locally in 2023. While electric trucks are still a relatively new sight on South African roads, the latest figures suggest they are moving beyond pilot projects and becoming a practical…