Volvo claims breakthrough with hybrid truck ideas

摘要

The Swedish-owned truck and bus maker Volvo Group is claiming that it has developed an efficient hybrid solution for heavy vehicles that offers fuel savings of up to 3.5 per cent. "We envisage opportunities to accelerate developments in commercially viable hybrids for heavy vehicles. This can be significant for both our customers and for the environment," said president and CEO, Leif Johansson. Volvo says its hybrid concept provides maximum fuel-saving effects on routes with frequent braking and accelerations, such as city bus traffic, city distribution, refuse collection and construction. Maintenance costs for vehicles can also be reduced through reduced wear on the braking system.