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    • AB Volvo

    Gothenburg

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    About AB Volvo

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    SE-405 08
    Gothenburg
    Sweden
    http://www.volvogroup.com/
    46.31.660000

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    The Volvo Group's vision is to become the world leader in sustainable transport solutions.

    Products and Press Releases

    Proterra
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Volvo completes acquisition of Proterra's Powered business line

    Feb. 2, 2024
    The acquisition contract includes a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in Greer, S.C.
    Volvo Bus
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Volvo introduces articulated electric bus

    June 17, 2019
    The Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated has been running in test operations on a high-frequency route in Gothenburg, Sweden; it will become available for order in October.
    Volvo
    Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have signed a cooperation agreement on a research and development program.
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    Volvo Will Bring Autonomous Electric Buses to Singapore

    Jan. 11, 2018
    Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have signed a cooperation agreement on a research and development program for autonomous electric 12-meter buses....
    Volvo
    Volvo Buses has received an order for 90 electric buses from Belgium.
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    Volvo Buses Receives Order for 90 Electric Buses From Belgium

    Feb. 15, 2017
    Volvo Buses has secured its largest ever order for complete solutions for electric bus traffic. The Belgian cities of Charleroi and Namur have together ordered 90 Volvo 7900 Electric...
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    Volvo Launches the Worlds Largest Bus

    Nov. 29, 2016
    Volvo has launched the world’s largest bus chassis at the FetransRio exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new biarticulated chassis, Gran Artic 300, is 30 meter and can carry...
    Volvo
    Raymond Leduc has been appointed president of Nova Bus and Prevost.
    Bus

    Volvo Welcomes New President of Nova Bus and Prevost

    Feb. 22, 2016
    Raymond Leduc was appointed as president of Nova Bus and Prevost. He will be responsible for Nova Bus, Prevost and Volvo bus brands in Canada and the United States. He will lead...
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    François Tremblay Appointed Vice President, Prevost Business Line

    Prevost
    Dec. 7, 2015
    Prevost announced the appointment of François Tremblay as vice president, for its Prevost Business Line.“I am delighted to welcome François to our organization and I have full...
    STM
    The pure-electric Nova bus STM will use offers a different branding than the rest of the fleet so residents can identify it.
    Home

    Quebec Introduces 100% Electric Bus

    Societe de transport de Montreal (STM)
    Dec. 1, 2015
    The STM and Nova Bus, which works within the Volvo Group, on Nov. 24, unveil the visual identity of the electric buses to run in the city. People will recognize 100 percent electric...

    Articles & News

    Proterra
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Volvo wins bid to acquire Proterra’s Powered business line

    Brandon Lewis
    Nov. 13, 2023
    Closing of the transaction, which is expected in early 2024, includes a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in South Carolina...
    Joe Petrie/Mass Transit
    North American companies like Allison Transmission attended FITRANS and use displays showcasing use in the U.S. Transit providers in south an central America look to North America for best practices and products in order to provide better service and decrease emissions.
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    New Collection

    Nov. 26, 2018
    Feria Internacional de Transporte (FITRANS) got underway Nov. 18, in Bogota, Colombia, where about 8,000 attendees from across south and central America are gathering to see the...
    CUTRIC
    The trial is expected to deliver on-the-ground results that will prove the viability of electric buses in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation sources even when sources of electricity are not purely hydro-electric or renewable in nature.
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    Canada Sets the Course with Zero Emission Demonstration Trial

    Maureen Shuell
    Aug. 10, 2017
    Canada is at the forefront of an innovative demonstration project to test the feasibility of electric transit vehicles using a new standardized overhead charging system.
    The protocol standardizes the design of the robotic off-board pantograph that connects the charging station to the bus, communications between the bus and the charger, and performance metrics of the overall system.
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    April/May People & Places

    May 2, 2017
    Thomas F. PrendergastSTVSTV announced Thomas Prendergast has joined the firm as executive vice president and chief strategic officer. In this role, Prendergast will work on strategic...
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    Dawn of a New Latin America

    Joe Petrie
    May 1, 2016
    Bogota's struggles with pollution and massive congestion are prime targets for a country seeking North American companies to tackle its $25 billion in work and transform it into...
    BYD
    Wang Chuanfu hands the first set of keys for Los Angeles’s first electric buses to LA County Supervisor and Metro board member Michael Antonovich.
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    BYD Supplement News

    Dec. 18, 2015
    LA Metro Takes Delivery of BYD BusesThe Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has officially taken delivery of their first 5 battery electric transit buses...
    Keolis
    Recharging of the vehicles takes place at the two end stops, one being the indoor bus stop.
    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    ElectriCity: The Bus Service of Tomorrow

    Dec. 11, 2015
    The latest technologies make riding the bus quick, comfortable and sustainable in Gothenburg, Sweden.
    New Flyer Industries
    A consortium of companies and public partners were able to launch the first electric bus route in Winnipeg in November.
    Bus

    The Power of Change

    Joe Petrie
    April 20, 2015
    Electric buses have a promising future in North America, but dumping the pump in favor of a plug takes careful consideration and planning to create a painless and effective transition...

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    From left to right, Ted Luck, president, Luck Brothers; Stéphane Leblanc, vice president operations, Volvo Buses North America; Ralph Acs, senior vice president, Volvo Buses Business Region Americas; Betty Little, New York State senator; Janet Duprey, New York State assemblywoman
    Bus

    Volvo Celebrates New Customer Delivery Center

    Prevost
    Oct. 2, 2015
    Volvo is a leader in the North America transport industry and invests to sustain the growth and competitiveness of Nova Bus and Prevost. The construction project for a new bus...
    Volvo
    This new building will offer a dedicated building to enhance customers’ experience at our offices. The new building will be equipped of a welcoming customer area, 10 bus delivery spaces and offices to enable our customers to continue their professional activities during their stay.
    Bus

    Volvo Breaks Ground on New Facility

    Sept. 29, 2015
    Volvo celebrated the groundbreaking of new customer delivery center serving Nova Bus and Prevost in Plattsburgh, New York. Volvo is investing to sustain the growth and competitiveness...
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    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    Volvo Shows Electric Bus at UITP in Milan

    June 12, 2015
    Volvo’s new electric bus is one of the centrepieces at the large UITP show that brings together public transport representatives from all over the world in Milan on June 8-10....
    Volvo
    The seats are covered in wool, which is a durable natural material that is attractive to look at and comfortable to sit on. It warms when the weather is cold, and it cools when it’s hot.
    Bus

    Volvo’s New Electric Bus Designed to Give Passengers an Experience

    June 12, 2015
    Getting more people to use public transport is one of the most important keys to tomorrow’s sustainable transports and sustainable cities. With its new electric bus, Volvo is ...
    Alstom
    SRS is based on the technology and safety principles of Alstom APS solution used by Citadis trams.
    Rail

    Alstom launches SRS

    Alstom
    June 8, 2015
    Alstom launched SRS, a ground-based static charging system for both trams and electrical buses at UITP. During the exhibition, Alstom also announced the extension of the APS’s...
    FirstGroup
    Micro Hybrid Streetlite buses, which entered service in 2014. First has ordered a further 183 of these vehicles, which now feature Euro 6 engines.
    Home

    FirstGroup Announces UK Bus Investment

    May 29, 2015
    FirstGroup on May 29 announced that its bus division has ordered 385 new vehicles worth £77.7 million for delivery in the current financial year. First Bus’ order underlines its...
    Prevost
    Prevost has introduced its second service truck in the Montreal area.
    Bus

    Prevost Releases Second Mobile Service Truck in Montreal Area

    Prevost
    Dec. 12, 2014
    The second service truck allows Prevost to offer even more services to the growing customer base in Montreal and for those that are traveling through or visiting Montreal.
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    Sweden: The Volvo Group Studies Potential to Test Electric Roads in a City

    May 20, 2014
    In collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, the Volvo Group will study the potential for building electric roads, where city buses can be charged from electricity...