GREENSBORO, N.C. — Electric vehicles will be on display in Tacoma this week.
Volvo Trucks North America will be on hand with the Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck at the Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE) on Aug. 20-22 in Tacoma, Washington. Volvo Trucks will be a Presenting Ride & Drive Sponsor of the13th annual West Coast expo, which provides a firsthand look at the latest advancements in sustainable transportation.
According to a release issued , the GTSE ride and drive event be from 2-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Tacoma Dome. Attendees will be able to experience the operational efficiency, maneuverability and safety features of the zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric on a closed course. To operate the battery-electric heavy-duty truck, participants must register, complete a waiver, and present a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). Additionally, a Volvo VNR Electric will be displayed in the exhibit hall, allowing attendees to examine its impressive vehicle specifications up close and ask questions with a Volvo Trucks product expert.
Engineered to achieve a range of up to 275 miles, the Volvo VNR Electric offers customizable vehicle configurations tailored for local and regional pickup and delivery, drayage hauls, and the distribution of food-related products. Since being commercially launched in 2021, over 540 Volvo VNR Electric trucks have served over 6.5 million miles in customer operations.
Dawn Fenton, vice president of government relations and public affairs for Volvo Group North America, will moderate the kick-off plenary session, Paving the Way for ZEV (Zero-Emission Vehicles) Trucks in Washington State, on Aug. 21 from 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. PT. Fenton will lead a panel of real-world practitioners as they share insights on the importance of well-designed incentive programs and reliable charging infrastructure networks to support the adoption of zero-emission commercial vehicles in Washington state. Fenton serves as board chair for Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT) coalition, which advocates for ZEV infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Fenton offers 30 years of experience in government relations across e-mobility, energy, environment, sustainability, foreign policy and trade-related issues.
“GTSE is one of the premier platforms in the northwest to showcase the best zero-emission technologies for clean freight transportation, and the Volvo VNR Electric is a standout in this category,” said Keith Brandis, vice president, policy and regulatory affairs, Volvo Group Trucks Technology. “Volvo Group, including Volvo Trucks North America, is working to achieve 35% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030 and a 100% CO2 reduction by 2040. As part of the PACT coalition, Volvo Group is proud to contribute to clean transportation efforts by informing industry stakeholders, policymakers, fleet owners, and utility companies about what we can achieve together for a sustainable future.”
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