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Belgický poskytovatel služeb veřejné dopravy Opérateur de Transport de Wallonie (OTW), známý pod obchodním označením TEC, si objednal 97 autobusů Volvo 7900 S-Charge. Velká objednávka navazuje na nedávné předchozí dodávky hybridních vozidel od Volvo Buses, které již prokázaly svoji mimořádnou spolehlivost.

Volvo Buses představuje nový výkonný podvozek šetřící palivo pro svou řadu prémiových autobusů a pro zákazníky s podvozky pro nástavby. Díky výkonu až 500 koní a úspoře paliva až 9 % bude opravdu šetřit náklady na zájezdové, charterové a linkové přepravě.

Nedávná studie provedená univerzitou v Madridu odhalila, že technologie plně hybridních autobusů snižuje emise uhlíku až o třetinu více než technologie "mild" hybridních autobusů. Enrique Alcalá je jedním z odborníků, kteří provedli studii ve spolupráci se společností Volvo Buses.

Volvo Buses is one of the main suppliers of buses for the fleet renewal in Chile’s capital and has secured one of its largest orders in Latin America for 564 buses. Now Volvo has signed another major bus contract in Santiago for 80 articulated buses. The 80 buses have been acquired by Subus, one of the city's largest transport companies, and they will operate as part of the Red Metropolitana de Movilidad (RED), the capital's public transport system.

Volvo Connect is Volvo Buses new customer portal where operators and owners can access Volvo Bus services. With the connected services in one place, together with services for workshop efficiency, Volvo’s customers will have a new set of tools to increase uptime and productivity and improve safety.

Residents living alongside a bus route in Gothenburg report feeling better since converting to full electric Volvo buses. Along with the reduced noise levels, sleep disturbances, fatigue and feeling down have decreased. This is according to a study conducted by the University of Gothenburg and initiated by ElectriCity, of which Volvo Group is a partner.

Sainte-Claire, Quebec, April 7, 2022 – Prevost, part of the Volvo Group, announces a new electrification program. Through this five-year program, Prevost will develop a new 100% electric coach as well as a retrofit kit to convert diesel engines into electric propulsion systems.

Volvo Buses will be one of the main providers of public transport solutions and buses in Chile’s capital city after winning an important tender. The total solution includes one of the largest orders Volvo Buses has ever secured in Latin America with 472 conventional and 92 articulated buses. The buses will be operated by RedBus and Metropol but owned by Volvo.

Volvo Buses is honored to join the Singapore Low Carbon Network (SLCN), a platform that brings together companies and organizations with the ambition to decarbonize and drive towards a sustainable future in Singapore.

A total of 82 Volvo 7900 Electric buses will be delivered to three locations in Finland. 61 of the buses are destined for Helsinki and represent the largest-ever order for Volvo Buses in Finland. Two further orders include 13 electric buses for Joensuu and eight for the city of Savonlinna in the east of the country.

Volvo Buses scooped the prestigious industry award for its successful electromobility implementation in Gothenburg, Sweden. Not only does the award recognise the positive environmental benefits the electric bus system has had on the city. It also highlights Volvo Buses’ leading knowledge and experience in implementing complete electric bus systems.