Press releases 2006

In future, Volvo Trucks in Umeå will also paint plastic components in the new topcoat paint facility in order to reduce the total impact on the environment.

Volvo Powertrain in North America has received an award from the organization “Businesses for the Bay” for its major commitment to environmental issues. The company delivers engines to Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks in North America.

Volvo Buses has received an order for 20 Volvo B7RLE city buses to Auckland, New Zealand. The customer, Infratil Public Transport, chose Volvo’s most recent engine technology that meets emissions standards that do not become effective in New Zealand until 2012.

Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group’s three truck companies increased 3% through October this year, compared with the year-earlier period.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the Volvo Group’s new engine family to the more restrictive emission standards that go into effect in North America on January 1, 2007.

Within five years, the coordination gains between the Volvo Group and the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel will total about EUR 200 M annually, or slightly more than SEK 1.8 billion, according to a joint study of the synergies just carried out by Volvo and Nissan Diesel.

Coca-Cola in Russia has ordered almost 300 Volvo FL and Volvo FE distribution trucks from Volvo Trucks in Russia. The order is the latest move in a long relationship between the two companies.

Volvo Aero has initiated codetermination negotiations with the trade unions relating to the closure Volvo Aero Engine Services in Bromma, which conducts overhaul of large aircraft engines.

Volvo Group and Volvo Car Corporation are now setting up a joint Traffic Accident Research Centre in China.

Volvo Aero Norway has signed an agreement with General Electric to produce two key components for the F136 engine in the US F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft.