Truckinginfo

Volvo Thinks the Fuel of the Future is DME – and It’s Almost Here

Think “alternative fuel” and what comes to mind – natural gas, or maybe propane? Volvo Trucks North America believes it has one better: dimethyl ether, or DME, which it thinks is the real fuel of the ...
CCJ

Volvo introduces Xceed fuel economy package as option for VNL 760, 860

Volvo Trucks on Monday announced a new fuel economy package, dubbed Xceed, available for the VNL 760 and VNL 860 for carriers operating dry van and refrigerated trailers. Volvo says the package can ...
Truckinginfo

Successful Field Tests of DME in Europe prompt Volvo to Consider the Alternative Fuel for U.S.

Engineers at Volvo Trucks are exploring the possibility of using dimethyl ether, or DME, as an alternative fuel in North America, following successful field tests in Europe. DME is produced from ...
autoweek

Volvo Creates First Hydrogen Articulated Hauler

Volvo Construction Equipment partners with PowerCell Sweden and a number of research organizations to build a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell articulated hauler. The 35-ton construction dump truck has an ...
Mining Weekly

Volvo Trucks South Africa confirms serial production of Euro 6 trucks will start next year

Automotive company Volvo Trucks South Africa has confirmed it will start local serial production of Euro 6 FH long-haul ...