“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:
October 23rd Press Conference
During the Volvo Trucks’ press conference in its ATA MC&E booth on Sunday, October 23, at 2:15 p.m. PST, Voorhoeve will spotlight how the company is accelerating the shift to decarbonize transportation through improved fuel efficiency, electromobility solutions and partnerships, autonomous, and connected technologies.
Volvo VNR Electric — 6x2 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:
A long-haul, autonomy-enabled Volvo VNL model with an integrated Aurora Driver, will be showcased in the Volvo Trucks North America booth #15121 at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E) Oct. 22-25 in San Diego, CA.
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:
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.
Sponsored Media Room & Lunch
Volvo Trucks is hosting a sponsored media room at the San Diego Convention Center in Room 15A. A sponsored media lunch will also be held on Monday, October 24, at 12:30 p.m. PST.
To learn more about the Volvo VNR Electric, visit the company website.
To learn more about the Volvo VNL 760 with integrated Aurora Driver, visit the company website.
For further information, please contact:
Kyle Zimmerman
Public Relations Manager, Volvo Trucks North America
kyle.zimmerman@volvo.com
(704) 677-9757
