Volvo Trucks to Showcase Advanced Vehicle Technologies at ATA MC&E

Volvo Trucks North America will showcase a portfolio of advanced transportation solutions for Class 8 trucks at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E)

Volvo Trucks North America will showcase a portfolio of advanced transportation solutions for Class 8 trucks at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E), October 22-25, in San Diego, California.

“Volvo Trucks has invested in the development of a full portfolio of solutions to help customers improve sustainability and efficiency, and we look forward to giving ATA MC&E event attendees the opportunity to see these exciting advancements firsthand,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “We will have a Volvo VNR Electric on display, which is a model that is already in operation with many of our customers throughout North America making zero-tailpipe emission pickups and deliveries. One of other key areas of focus is the development of autonomous tractors for our North American fleet customers, which we anticipate will help further improve safety and driver comfort.”

Volvo Trucks’ ATA MC&E conference presence includes:

Volvo VNR Electric — 6×2 Tractor & Powertrain

A Volvo VNR Electric from NFI Industries will be on display in Volvo Trucks’ booth (#15121). Volvo Trucks and its dealer partner, TEC Equipment, are supporting NFI Industries as it scales its Volvo VNR Electric fleet and works towards its goal of operating the first 100% zero-emission freight logistics fleet in the nation. The Volvo VNR Electric on display features:

• Up to 275 miles of range on a single charge
• 565 kWh battery capacity, which can achieve 80% charge in 90 minutes
• 455 hp and 4,051 lb.-ft. of torque
• Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission, two-speed
• 14,600 lb. front axle
• 23,000 lb. drive axle
• 20,000 lb. pusher (liftable) axle
• Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) 2.0

Volvo VNL 760 with integrated Aurora Driver & Volvo D13TC engine

The Volvo Trucks booth will also showcase an autonomy-enabled Volvo VNL 760 with an integrated Aurora Driver for future hub-to-hub operations. The autonomy-enabled Class 8 tractor is a part of Volvo’s Autonomous Transport Solution which is based on a Transport as a Service (TaaS) model and delivers autonomous freight capacity for shippers, carriers, logistics providers, and freight brokers.

The VNL 760 on display features:

• Volvo D13TC engine, XE Economy 425 hp and 1750 lb.-ft. of torque
• 13,200 lb. front axle
• 40,000 lb. rear axle
• Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology (VEST)
• Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) 2.0
• Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission, 12-speed

October 23 Conference Panel

Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing at Volvo Trucks North America, will share insights on a conference panel, How the Future Regulatory Environment Will Impact Your Equipment Purchasing Decisions and Technology Pathways, taking place on Sunday, October 23, at 8:30am PST.

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