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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

Green Car Congress

New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead.

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There Are Over 500.000 EV Charging Points in Europe

Electric Cars Report

The European Union achieved a significant milestone last week in promoting sustainable transportation across Europe. According to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO), a total of 500,000 EV charging points have been installed within the EU.

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Volvo Trucks to offer complete range of HD electric trucks in Europe in 2021; sales of VNR Electric start in N America in December

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Volvo Trucks will offer a complete heavy-duty range with electric drivelines starting in Europe in 2021. Volvo Trucks is now running tests of the electric heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks, which will be used for regional transport and urban construction operations in Europe. —Roger Alm.

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Volvo Trucks presents heavy-duty electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional transport

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Volvo Trucks, having recently started sales of electric trucks for urban transport, believes that electrification can become a competitive alternative also for heavier trucks. We see great potential for heavy-duty electric trucks for regional transport and construction in the longer term. —Lars Mårtensson.

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Volvo Trucks launches sales of electric FL and FE trucks for urban transport

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Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks ( earlier post ) in selected markets within Europe, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions in city environments. Different types of transport require different types of driveline solutions.

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Tesla hits the bullseye with new marketing video from Europe

Teslarati

Tesla Europe’s recent marketing ad is one such post, and it hits the mark perfectly. The fundamental reason why Tesla exists has always been to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. “Thank you to Tesla owners & employees—your support & hard work continues to make a difference,” Tesla Europe noted.

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Podcast: Tesla Model Y in Europe, FSD Beta v9 finally coming?, Chevy Bolt EV fire, and more

Electrek

This week on the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model Y launching in Europe, FSD Beta v9 finally coming, another Chevy Bolt EV fire, and more. more… The post Podcast: Tesla Model Y in Europe, FSD Beta v9 finally coming?,

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