Volvo Trucks has announced the launch of three heavy battery electric trucks for sale in South Korea, making it the first global manufacturer to offer such vehicles in the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s national plan to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with a focus on electrifying road transport to cut CO2 emissions.
Per-Erik Lindström, Senior Vice President of Volvo Trucks International, stated that the company’s decision to sell heavy electric trucks in South Korea is based on the country’s 22% market share for heavy-duty trucks, and the company’s role in lowering the transport sector’s CO2 emissions.
Volvo Trucks’ global goal is to have 50% of its new truck sales be electric by 2030, and since launching its fully electric trucks in 2019, it has sold over 4,300 vehicles across 38 countries.
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The company’s electric truck line-up includes a total of six models, with three of them initially being sold in South Korea. According to the company, electrifying various types of transport needs, from urban distribution to construction traffic, is possible in the country, with a focus on short-distance transportation.
Although the transition to electric vehicles will depend on several factors, such as the decisions made by authorities, the company hopes to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions in South Korea and promote the adoption of electric vehicles.
Volvo Trucks is one of the leading companies in promoting sustainable transport solutions, and its latest move in South Korea reinforces its commitment to reducing emissions globally.
