'A real breakthrough': Volvo Trucks unveils electric HGV with 600 kilometre range

James Murray
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Credit: Volvo Trucks

Auto giant to start taking orders for Volvo FH Aero Electric from the fourth quarter of 2025

Volvo Trucks has today debuted a new electric truck that boasts a range of up to 600 kilometres and charge time of just 40 minutes, promising that the new model has "the potential to revolutionise long-haul...

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