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Electric: Expanding the limits of battery-powered trucking

The biggest highlight of the event is the new Volvo FH Aero Electric with extended range function. Designed for long-distance operations, the truck features a newly developed electronic axle system that integrates two electric motors and a six-speed powershift transmission into the rear axle. This packaging solution frees up space within the chassis, allowing Volvo to install eight battery packs with a total capacity of 780 kWh.

Volvo’s electric bridge.

It is said to have a range of up to 700 kilometers on a single charge, making it one of the most powerful long-distance electric trucks released to date.The electric drivetrain can produce up to 623 horsepower, while the combined weight is up to 48 tons. Depending on configuration, payload capacity can reach 28 tonnes.Speaking of charging capabilities, the truck supports the new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standard with charging speeds of up to 700 kilowatts. Volvo says the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in about 50 minutes. It also supports 350 kW CCS fast charging, with the same charging window taking approximately 85 minutes.

In addition to the FH Aero Electric, Volvo also launched updated FH, FM and FMX electric trucks. The models target regional distribution, construction, urban logistics, waste management and utility operations.The next-generation truck features a dual-motor setup paired with an eight-speed powershift transmission that delivers up to 731 horsepower. The battery capacity reaches 540kWh, and the cruising range on a single charge can reach 470 kilometers. One notable addition is the integrated power take-off system, which allows body-mounted equipment such as mixers, compactors and hook lift systems to operate while the truck is moving, increasing productivity in commercial operations.

diesel engine: cleaner Burning is still important

Despite the momentum for electric trucks, Volvo believes diesel powertrains will continue to play a key role in many markets during the transition.To support this goal, the company has launched a new 13-liter diesel engine platform called the D13.

The new engine has an output of 380 hp to 560 hp and a torque output ranging from 1,800 Nm to 2,900 Nm. Volvo claims fuel consumption can be reduced by up to 4% compared to the previous D13 eSCR engine.Interestingly, the engine is compatible with conventional diesel, biodiesel (B100) and hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). The D13 will be suitable for Volvo’s FM, FMX, FH and FH Aero ranges.

Natural Gas: Renewable Fuel Solutions Available Today

Volvo also showed off the G13 gas engine, which has the same architecture as the new D13 diesel engine. Designed to run on LNG and bio-LNG fuel, the G13 produces 420 hp to 500 hp, while the torque range is 2,400 Nm to 2,800 Nm.

One of the main advantages of gas trucks is the significant reduction in life cycle CO2 emissions when operating on renewable bio-LNG. Like the D13, it will be available in the FM, FMX, FH and FH Aero product lines.Perhaps more importantly, the platform was developed with future hydrogen combustion applications in mind. Volvo has begun testing hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines on public roads and plans to bring the technology to market by the end of this decade.

driving experience

Once the demos and tours were over, it was time for the most exciting part of the day. We drove these trucks and tested them on test tracks and on public roads.

Both trucks we drove were electric, but the highlight was the FH Aero Electric. This six-axle behemoth looks intimidating from the outside, but once you’re behind the driver’s seat, things become surprisingly easy. A bright camera display that shows every angle of the road around the vehicle, coupled with an adaptive GPS system, makes driving this large vehicle very easy.

Having driven diesel trucks and buses before, the biggest surprise for me was how easily the truck rolled off the line thanks to the electric torque available at almost zero rpm. Despite being fully loaded, the truck easily reached highway speeds. When passing through the incline of a hillside, the GPS will detect an upcoming uphill slope and automatically accelerate. Once a downhill slope is detected, the power will be reduced to save energy. While our driving time and distance were limited, one thing is clear: electric trucks make a lot of sense for certain applications. Better than ICE in some specific situations!

the road ahead

Volvo is showing us more than just a range of new trucks and engines in Gothenburg. It’s a statement about how the company sees the future of commercial transportation.Rather than championing a single technology, Volvo is pursuing a multi-powertrain strategy that combines battery electric vehicles, renewable fuel internal combustion engines and future hydrogen solutions.

This flexibility may be particularly important in markets such as India where charging infrastructure is still developing and freight requirements vary widely. All things considered, it’s safe to say that commercial mobility is likely to be shaped by multiple technologies working side by side, rather than one technology replacing all others.