Volvo Buses (sto:VOLVA), (sto:VOLVB) is currently developing a plug-in hybrid bus that can drive long distances silently and exhaust-free on only electricity. Three buses will be tested in Gothenburg, Sweden, supported by the European Union. “Reducing the total global energy consumption is the most important measure today and in the future,” says Volvo Buses CEO [...]
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Volvo and Westport Sign Development Agreement
July 14th, 2010 
Aaron Turpen Image via Wikipedia Volvo and Westport have signed an agreement in which Wesport will develop biogas and natural gas engine products for use in Volvo cars and trucks. The agreement defines a relationship in which the two companies will work together to develop commercialized engines and related products for various gaseous-fueled engines. Currently, Westport provides [...]
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Tags: cng, cng truck, Compressed natural gas, volvo, Westport 
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Volvo Trucks Going Green for Hanover IAA Show
July 9th, 2010 Aaron Turpen Swedish truck-maker Volvo has big, green plans for the biggest big truck show in Europe: the IAA show in Hanover. Volvo Trucks will be featuring their green technologies at the show, including the brand new FMX construction truck and the latest OptiShift transmission. Plus the new diesel electric hybrid driveline planned for the 2011 Volvo [...]
Volvo Beginning Field Tests on Methane-Diesel Trucks
December 28th, 2009 Aaron Turpen Volvo plans to field test heavy-duty diesel trucks using methane injection during 2010. These tests will take place in both Sweden and the United Kingdom mixing up to 70% methane into diesel fuel. The testing is to prove the viability of methane injection as a means of increasing fuel efficiency and lowering the amount of [...]
