The customer, Arma, a refuse collection company, will use the series-produced zero-exhaust emission truck to collect waste in the city of Rabat. Martin Nilsson, managing director at Volvo Trucks Morocco, expressed pride in this achievement, stating that "zero-emissions trucks have a role to play in many parts of the world."
According to Volvo Trucks, the electric truck will save approximately 30 tons of CO2 emissions every year compared to the existing Volvo FE diesel truck that the truck replaces on a typical route.
Arma CEO Youssef Ahizoune also expressed pride in their partnership with Volvo Trucks, emphasizing their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and supporting their customers in meeting their sustainability goals.
Morocco, which has ambitious climate goals, has invested heavily in renewable energy and is a leader in solar power. The world's biggest concentrated solar power facility, Noor Quarzazate, is situated in the country, 200 km southeast of Marrakech.
With this delivery, Volvo Trucks continues to lead the charge in sustainable transportation. The company has the broadest lineup of electric trucks for commercial transport and aims to have 50% of its all-new trucks sold by 2030 to be electric, according to the company's global target.
This delivery demonstrates that deployment of heavy electric trucks is now spreading across the world – a positive development in the shift towards a more sustainable future.
The Volvo FE Electric is designed for heavier city distribution and refuse transport operations with gross weights of up to 27 tonnes.
The Volvo FE Electric powertrain consists of two electric motors and a 2-speed transmission. The truck is powered by a 400 kW electric motor with 850 Nm of torque.
The battery capacity and the number of batteries are customized to meet customer requirements. Up to four batteries can be installed on the Volvo FE Electric. Each battery has an energy capacity of 66 kWh and an expected service life of 8-10 years, depending on the type of work.
Source: Volvo Trucks