Volvo Group News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA Launches D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine

Volvo Trucks North America on March 10 launched the D13 Variable Geometry Turbo engine, promising a 3% fuel efficiency increase compared with prior options.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Mack Trucks Makes Remote Software Updates Standard

When AutoSend software deployment becomes standard for customers with trucks equipped with driver-display activation, customers won’t have to worry about which trucks need updates.

February 26, 2025
Business, Equipment

Lower Truck Sales, Higher Costs Hurt Volvo Q4 Profits, Margins

A decrease in truck sales in North America and Europe plus increased production costs in the U.S. dragged on Volvo Group AB profits in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company said Jan. 29.

January 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

November 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Westport Q3 Loss Narrows as Cespira JV Ramps Up

Westport Fuel Systems’ loss narrowed in the third quarter, due in part to the company’s decision to recognize its heavy-duty truck operations as an equity investment on its financial ledger.

November 13, 2024
Business, Equipment

Volvo Q2 Profits Jump on Price, Margin Increases

Volvo Group profits jumped year on year in the second quarter of 2024 on the back of truck price increases and improved margins for construction equipment plus marine and industrial engines.

July 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo, Cummins, ZF Win Electric Truck Manufacturing Grants

The Biden administration is set to award Volvo Group, Accelera by Cummins and ZF North America a combined $441 million in grants to upgrade manufacturing facilities.

July 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cellcentric Begins Pilot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production in Germany

Cellcentric began pilot production of hydrogen fuel cells June 20 at its Esslingen plant in Germany, the joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group said.

June 24, 2024
Business, Fuel

Industry-Led ZEV Infrastructure Group Sees Membership Rise

LAS VEGAS — Powering America’s Commercial Transportation finalized its initial membership cohort in recent days with 24 founding members.

May 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo to Begin Customer Hydrogen ICE Truck Tests in 2026

Volvo Group plans to begin testing trucks with hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines with customers in 2026 and launch commercial production toward the end of the decade.

May 28, 2024