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VOLVO CE expands mid-size electric offering with L120H electric conversion

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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric, fulfilling market appetite for more sustainable solutions in the mid-size range. Both approaches are needed if the industry as a whole is expected to reach carbon reduction targets, Volvo CE said.

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Electro-hydraulic system wins Volvo Technology Award

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The novel Common Pressure Rail Hybrid system by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) applied to excavators, which results in?significant significant improvements in energy-efficiency, has received the Volvo Technology Award 2021. The innovation enables new ways to reduce energy losses in hydraulics.

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Volvo Trucks introduces new one-box aftertreatment system

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Volvo Trucks North America recently introduced a new one-box design for its Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), resulting in increased flexibility, increased fuel capacity and a more aerodynamic vehicle. Standard with Volvo D11- and Volvo D13-equipped vehicles, the one-box EATS offers greater flexibility with the vehicle.

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Volvo Trucks introducing new Euro 6 engine

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Volvo D13 Euro 6 with EGR and aftertreatment system. Volvo Trucks is introducing a Euro-6-compliant heavy-duty engine, with NO x emissions lowered by 77% and PM emissions halved compared to Euro 5. The Volvo D13 for Euro 6 is based on Volvo’s Euro 5 engine. Click to enlarge. How the system works. Click to enlarge.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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Broader commitments to climate change are spurring some countries, like Norway and Holland, or companies, like Volvo, to set their own targets. Health and safety concerns, like the impact of diesel particulate exhaust emissions on construction worker health, and noise, could be equally important drivers. Electric Trucks - 4.3

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European Commission fines truck producers record €2.93B for colluding to pass on emission compliance costs

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The European Commission found that truck makers MAN, Volvo/Renault, Daimler, Iveco, and DAF broke EU antitrust rules by colluding for 14 years on truck pricing and on passing on the costs of compliance with stricter emission rules. This was complemented by phone conversations. Emissions standards compliance.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

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With arrest-me acceleration and an exhaust that will wake the neighbors -- even if you live next to a cemetery -- this bad-ass pony is an old-school throwback in the best way. Volvo S60 Recharge: Volvos tend to be relaxing and sedate to drive, but the S60 Recharge’s 455 horsepower and instant electric torque make it downright quick.

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