Just the other day, an eco-minded hirer bemoaned the fact that he was still having to rely on fossil-fuelled equipment for his heavy haulage. New electric trucks from Volvo should be right up his street...
Volvo Trucks is positioning its new battery powered trucks as an alternative to diesel machinery across a broader selection of duties - including long-distance deliveries. Top of the range is the FH Aero Electric, which pushes battery-electric range into territory previously considered unattainable, reaching up to 700km (approx 435 miles) in optimal conditions.
Crucially - at least as far as hirers are concerned - the FH truck can operate at a gross combination weight of up to 48 tonnes. In some configurations, it can reach up to 28 tonnes before trailer weight is accounted for.
Other features include a redesigned driveline using an integrated e-axle, which frees up space for additional battery capacity and supports higher payload potential. The new trucks are also built around 350kW charging standards, allowing the battery pack to be recharged from 20-80 percent in around an hour.