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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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The Volvo Group is developing its own medium-duty (MD) engine for trucks and buses. The first of these new medium-duty engines will be launched in 2010, according to Volvo CEO Leif Johansson in his presentation at Volvo’s Capital Market Day in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Year-to-date, total Volvo truck deliveries are down 56%.

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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Placing the focus for his company on internal efficiency, Volvo CEO Leif Johansson announced that the Group has developed its own medium heavy engine that will be used in trucks and buses from 2010. He also noted a slight upturn in certain countries including China, Japan and India, thanks to Government stimulus packages.

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2020 Top 10 Countries in the Global EV Revolution

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Volvo Bus also started delivering a couple hundred BEV buses, headlined by a huge order from Gothenburg. Personally we will likely make our first outright purchase of an EV this year, after serially leasing 4.5 Even if they are generally smart. Looking at you Tesla. Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end!

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