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We’re looking forward to once again having mobile libraries in summer 2020, allowing us to visit all children – including those who live or attend preschool in the Gothenburg inner-city green zone.
Anette Eliasson, sector manager Libraries in the Gothenburg Municipality Cultural Department
Accidents involving buses and unprotected road-users seldom occur, but when they do the consequences may be very serious.
Peter Danielsson
There’s no doubt that this type of system improves the driver’s working environment.
Dr Anna Anund
These excellent results show that the technology for electrified bus operations is ripe for more broad-based introduction.
Niklas Gustafsson, Volvo Group
The camp is a meeting-place for young people from all over the world, where you gather around a common passion for music
PetraKloo Vik, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
We are very pleased to see that the City of Luxembourg is now taking the next step in electrification with our electric hybrids
Håkan Agnevall
Electric bus systems is a cost-efficient solutions for cities to reduce the problems of poor air quality and noise
Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses
Quiet and entirely exhaust-free operation will contribute both to a better urban environment and reduced climate impact, while passengers get a more pleasant ride
Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses
We are very pleased to partner with one of the world’s largest technology companies, which shares our vision of electromobility
Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Bus Corporation
I am very proud to launch this ground-breaking bus system
Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses
Electric-hybrid buses and full electric buses are tomorrow’s solution for urban public transport
Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses
Electric hybrid buses and full-electric buses are tomorrow’s solution for urban public transport
H¨åkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses
We are delighted and proud to be able to deepen our partnership with Hamburger Hochbahn AG
Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Buses
After thoroughly examining the market for hybrid buses and checking out the various alternatives, we decided to go for Volvo. They offer a well thought-out, straightforward solution that meets our everyday operational expectations
Göran Mellström, Bergkvarabuss
“With the more environmentally friendly hybrid buses from Volvo, we are working together with the manufacturer and politicians towards Hamburg’s expressed goal of only acquiring emission-free buses as of 2020
Günter Elste, Chairman of the Board of HOCHBAHN
This represents an entirely new mode of travel and will allow for the public-transport system to contribute to a more pleasant urban environment
Olof Persson, President and CEO of Volvo
The software enables the creation of “virtual fences” which makes it possible to automatically adapt the bus to certain specific conditions along the route
Håkan Karlsson, President Volvo Bus Corporation
In recent years, sales of Volvo Buses’ hybrid buses have tripled for each year and we believe the market for electromobility will continue to expand rapidly
Håkan Karlsson, President Volvo Bus Corporation
This is the largest deal in the coach bus area and is also one more step in the dedicated partnership we have with the JCA Group
Luis Pimenta
“This Arriva North West delivery sees 44 of our B5LH double deck buses take to the road, which is obviously a clear indication of the trust operators put in our hybrid product.”
Phil Owen
One important part of Nova Bus’ vision is to be a leader in green efficiency and electro-mobility. We believe that lower-emissions buses help meet urban challenges such as congestion and improve quality of life
Stefan Tilk
“Volvo has a long history and tradition on these shores and I am honoured to be entrusted with the task of helping to write the next chapter of that story
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Volvo’s electric buses to serve as mobile libraries in the city of Gothenburg

What is probably some of the world’s first electric mobile libraries will enter into traffic in Gothenburg, Sweden, next summer. When Gothenburg City Library decided to invest in modern mobile libraries the choice was electric buses from Volvo. Silent electirc buses with no exhaust emissions are well suited to function as mobile libraries. Gothenburg City Library currently has two mobile libraries operating in and around the city, visiting about 70 mobile library stops and 110 preschools. Two new all-electric Volvo buses have now been purchased, scheduled to replace the

Start of regular operations for Volvo electric buses in Malmö, Sweden

13 electric Volvo buses will start operating on route 7 in Malmö from mid-December. The Volvo electric buses are part of one of the biggest investments ever in all-electric bus traffic in Sweden.Increasing numbers of Swedish cities are now switching over to electrically powered city bus traffic. Malmö is one of the cities at the forefront, switching to electric buses on the main city bus routes. The first route to be electrified in Malmö by Skånetrafiken, provider of public transport in the Skåne region, is number 7 between Svågertorp and Ön via Malmö Centre, a distance of just under 15 km.

Volvo Buses wins Digital Communications Award 2018

Facing tough competition from several of Europe’s foremost companies, Volvo Buses took first place in the product campaigns category of the prestigious Digital Communications Award 2018 competition. Volvo Buses competed with its innovative “Light the Lights” introduction campaign for the company’s new electric bus, the Volvo 7900 Electric. The award was handed over at a ceremony in Berlin on September 28.Digital Communications Award has been spotlighting and rewarding innovative communication in digital channels since 2011. All told, there were more than 700 entries to the competition this

Volvo receives large order of fully electric buses for the Netherlands

Volvo Buses has secured an order of 23 fully electric buses from public transport company Arriva in the Netherlands. The buses will operate in the city of Leiden in the province of South Holland.Multinational public transport company Arriva, with operations in 14 countries across Europe, is one of the leaders in the introduction of alternative propulsion technologies. In 2011, the company was among the first in Europe to order hybrid buses from Volvo for the city of Dordrecht in the Netherlands. Now they have placed an order for 23 fully electric buses from Volvo. The order was signed June

Volvo receives order for 16 electrified buses from Inowroclaw, Poland

Volvo Buses has received an order for eight fully electric buses and eight electric hybrid buses from Inowrocław in Poland. It is the first order from a Polish city for both bus models from Volvo.Inowroclaw has, as the first city in Poland, decided to update its bus fleet to become all electrified. Volvo hybrids are already in operation in the city situated in northern Poland, now they will be accompanied by 8 fully electric buses and 8 electric hybrid buses from Volvo. The vehicles will be manufactured at the Volvo factory in Wroclaw, Poland. All vehicles are scheduled for delivery in 2018.

Unknown Swedish artist charms millions

Until recently, Nathalie Cuti lived a perfectly normal life far from the glare of the spotlights. But after a video with her singing her own composition ”light the lights” was seen more than three million times in social media in the very first week, things are changing for the 22-year old from Gothenburg.Nathalie Cuti is the name of the artist, and ‘Light the Lights’ is the name of her song. This could well be worth remembering – because in the past week alone Nathalie Cuti’s new single has spread at lightning speed through social media. Her voice has been likened to Lana del Rey’s and at

Breakthrough order of 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore

Volvo Buses has received an order for 50 Volvo hybrid buses to Singapore.The Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) has awarded Volvo Buses an order for 50 Volvo 7900 Hybrids in continuation of its efforts to build a more environmentally friendly public bus fleet. “Not only can commuters expect quieter and smoother rides, bus captains can also enjoy a more comfortable working environment .To prepare our bus workforce for this change, LTA will work with industry partners to help upgrade our bus professionals through the Singapore Bus Academy,” representatives from the LTA said.

Volvo receives largest ever order of fully electric buses for Trondheim, Norway

Volvo Buses has secured its largest ever order of fully electric buses. Tide Buss has placed an order for 25 Volvo 7900 Electric buses for the city of Trondheim, Norway.Public transportation administration company AtB in Trondheim leads the way in the introduction of alternative propulsion technologies. In 2010 they were among the first in Europe to order hybrid buses from Volvo. The new fully electric buses from Volvo will run on four routes in Trondheim, covering distances of between 12 and 15 km each, with operations due to start in August 2019. With the acquisition by operator Tide Buss

Volvo Buses receives order for 13 electric buses from Malmö in Sweden

Bus operator Nobina has ordered 13 electric Volvo buses, which will operate in Malmö from the end of next year. This is the biggest single order so far for the Volvo 7900 Electric and marks one of the biggest drives for all-electric bus traffic in Sweden.“It’s really gratifying that one of Malmö’s main routes will now be completely electrified with our quiet and exhaust-free electric buses. Electrically powered bus operations contribute to a far better environment for everyone who lives, travels or spends time in the city, and this is a trend we naturally want to boost,” says Jörgen

Operational start for Volvo’s electric buses in Luxemburg

Beginning of June the first commercially manufactured all-electric Volvo buses started operating in the city of Differdange in Luxemburg. The operator is Sales-Lentz, which now has 4 electric buses, 12 electric hybrids, and 30 hybrids from Volvo in its fleet.“The start of operations with the Volvo 7900 Electric marks yet another important step for all of us who work for a cleaner, quieter urban environment and more attractive public transport. Together with Differdange and Sales-Lentz we are in the vanguard of next-generation public transport,” says Håkan Agnevall, President of Volvo Buses.

Volvo sells electric buses to Luxembourg

Volvo has received an order for four Volvo 7900 Electric buses from public transport operator Sales-Lentz in Luxembourg. The buses will operate in the city of Differdange.Sales-Lentz, one of the largest public transport operators in Luxemburg, is a forerunner in the introduction of alternative drive technologies. It was the first company to buy Volvo Hybrids in Europe as early as in 2009. Today, they have 24 Volvo hybrids and 12 Volvo electric hybrids in their fleet. Sales-Lentz now takes the next step in electrification with the purchase of four Volvo 7900 Electric buses. The buses will

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