SWITCH-ON is a $21.5M grant project supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) that will see more than 70 of Volvo's VNR Electrics delivered to customers.
The popularity of the Volvo VNR Electric semi continues to grow, and the state and federal governments of California are in full swing. The SWITCH-ON project was funded with $19.5 million from the EPA's Targeted Air Shed Grant Program and supplemented by $2 million from the South Coast AQMD charging infrastructure to improve air quality in Southern California.
Companies planning to participate in the SWITCH-ON program include CEVA, IMC Logistics, Maersk, and others. trucks will collect performance data on drayage and cargo applications until 2025, providing valuable information for all trucks.
“There are challenges on the road to the adoption of electro-mobility, but by working closely with civil society, utilities, manufacturers and other key industry partners, we can overcome these barriers and reach our zero-emission goals,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo. Trucks in North America. “We are happy to say that through successful collaboration, we have been able to find important solutions for these fleets and have been able to invest in 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. By sharing our knowledge and overcoming these challenges, we are paving the way for wider industry adoption, as we did with the Volvo LIGHTS project and our participation in the JETSI project.”
The first 15 Grade 8 electric tractors to arrive were the first generation of Volvo VNR Electric trucks available for sale, while the remaining 55 will be next-generation models featuring extended range and quick charging capabilities.
Electrek's Take
CEVA and Maersk join a growing list of companies – and are already adding to the tens of millions of all-electric, zero-emission miles driven by Volvo customers. When Volvo launches the next generation of VNL and FH electric vehicles next year, it will be the company's third generation of Class 8 EVs, and will be backed by more than 100,000,000 miles of real-world data collected from thousands of trucks. across many companies.
Adding more miles to the total tally, the 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks used through this grant are expected to provide lifetime emissions reduction benefits of over 152.63 tons of NOx, 1.317 tons of PM2.5, and -53,160 in CO2. The South Coast AQMD will lead efforts to explore the full range of pollution reduction opportunities presented by electric trucks.
SOURCE | PHOTOS: Volvo Trucks, by Clean Trucking.
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