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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 presents new electric articulated bus – higher capacity, less noise and better air quality

Volvo Buses is now extending its range of electrified buses with an all-electric articulated bus for quiet and emission-free high-capacity operations – the Volvo 7900 Electric Articulated. The company now has a comprehensive range of electrified vehicles featuring hybrid buses, electric hybrid buses and all-electric buses for the varying needs of a wide range of cities.At the UITP Global Transport Summit, the worldwide public transport fair being held this year in Stockholm from 9-12 June, Volvo Buses announced the introduction this autumn of an all-electric articulated bus with space for

Volvo Buses wins Red Dot Product Design Award

The Volvo 9900 long-distance coach receives distinction for high design quality in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019.The Volvo 9900 long-distance coach received the Red Dot, which the renowned jury only awards to products that feature an outstanding design. The new premium Volvo 9900 coach for tourist operation was launched in 2018. The distinct Volvo design language has both a professional expression and operational functionality, designed to provide fuel efficiency, increased stability at higher speeds while meeting the highest level of travel experience for demanding passengers.

Volvo Buses receives record order from Perth, Australia

Volvo Buses has been announced as the winning contractor for the supply of up to 900 buses over the next decade to the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA). The buses will operate in the Perth metropolitan region. This is Volvo’s largest chassis order to date in Australia. Volvo will supply the units together with bodybuilder Volgren Australia.The milestone agreement with the PTA Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) has an order value of AUD 274 million for the first 5 year term, and is part of an investment in the state’s future bus fleet where vehicles

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

Volvo in unique research project: Electric bus batteries used to store solar energy

The inauguration of what is probably Europe’s first ever energy warehouse using electric bus batteries is currently under way. Batteries from electric bus route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden, are getting a second lease of life for solar energy storage. It is part of a research project where Volvo Buses, Göteborg Energi, Riksbyggen and Johanneberg Science Park are working together to examine electricity storage in apartment blocks that have their own electricity production via solar panels.The reuse and recycling of batteries is a key issue as increasing numbers of cities plan transition to

Volvo to deliver 700 city buses to Bogotá, Colombia

Volvo Buses has in a public tender with Fanalca/Transdev and Somos K been awarded 700 city buses to Bogotá in Colombia. The buses will operate in Transmilenio, Bogotá’s BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system. The new orders are the largest in ten years for Volvo Buses in Latin America and confirm Volvo’s leading position in the BRT segment.[Volvo's biarticulated buses will reduce local pollution with 96% compared to Euro II buses.] The orders for 700 Volvo buses are part of a public tender in Bogotá whereby 1,441 buses are purchased for the city’s BRT system, Transmilenio. Volvo is in

Strong demand for Volvo’s new long-distance buses

Volvo’s new coaches for tourist and line-haul operations, which were introduced in Europe in May, have received a very enthusiastic market welcome. Since the start of sales nearly 150 new Volvo 9700 and Volvo 9900 coaches have been sold to customers around Europe.We’re very proud of our new, flexible and competitive range of premium products, which have safety, comfort and environmental properties of absolute world class. Their strong sales performance is confirmation that customers truly appreciate the result of our efforts,” says Niklas Orre, Vice President Retail Segment Volvo Buses.

Volvo Buses receives its biggest ever order from Norway

Volvo Buses has received an order for 303 buses from public transport company Tide Buss AS in Norway. 290 of these are intercity buses of the Volvo 8900 model. This is the largest order that Volvo Buses has ever received from Norway.Public transport operator Tide Buss has secured the tender for bus operations in Tromsö and the Bergen West region and has placed an order for 303 buses from Volvo to meet these needs. The order encompasses 290 Volvo 8900 intercity buses, ten Volvo 9700 long-distance (tourist and line-haul) coaches, and three minibuses. The Volvo 8900 buses will be delivered

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 Buses’ new coach wins Sustainable Bus Award

Volvo Buses has won the Sustainable Bus Award 2019 for the new Volvo 9900 premium coach. The award was conferred at a ceremony during the IAA trade fair in Hannover on 19 September.The award takes into account environmental performance as well as other sustainability aspects such as safety, comfort, noise level, recyclability and the manufacturer’s general environmental performance. “The launch of the new 9900 range represents a real turning point for Volvo. Modern design, improved Cx and new driving area, together with the well-known Volvo Dynamic Steering, are just some of the main new

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

Pioneering automation: Volvo demonstrates autonomous bus

Throughout the Volvo Ocean Race competition in Gothenburg, Sweden, the pioneering autonomous Volvo bus will be shown to specially invited guests. The prototype is based on Volvo’s commercially produced electric city bus, which has been modified for autonomous operation. At the demo event there will be presentations to show how this technology can contribute to safer and more comfortable travel as well as more efficient handling of vehicles in the depot.“With low noise level and emission-free operation, electric bus systems provide an excellent alternative for attractive and sustainable

Electric articulated buses being tested in Gothenburg, Sweden – operations start in June

In June, regular traffic with electrified buses will expand in Gothenburg. Two prototype all-electric articulated buses will be tested on part of route 16, which has frequent departures and carries a large number of passengers. The trial is being run within the framework of ElectriCity, which since 2015 has been running electrified buses in demo traffic on route 55 in Gothenburg.“By expanding the demonstration arena and testing high-capacity electric articulated buses on a route that carries many passengers, we can give more people in Gothenburg an attractive alternative to taking their own

Volvo Buses has analysed what bus passengers want: “Yes to wi-fi and comfortable seats, but no to sharp knees and bare feet”

Some people want a three-course dinner, others prefer to surf, chat, or just relax. Almost half are interested in safety and a massive two-thirds reveal that they use seat belts on coach trips. These are some of the results of Volvo Buses’ passenger survey, conducted in six European countries.All told, 6000 people who have travelled by tourist coach or long-distance bus in Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and Sweden were interviewed for their opinions on what it takes to make a bus trip a positive experience. “Together with our customers we work constantly to make bus

Volvo Buses receives order for 90 electrified buses from Brussels

Volvo Buses has received an order for 90 hybrid buses from Brussels. With this order, the company has now sold more than 4000 electrified buses to customers the world over.The 90 Volvo 7900 Hybrids were ordered by STIB-MIVB, which provides public transport in Brussels. Most of the buses will be delivered and will enter regular traffic this year. The order also includes service and maintenance of the buses, which will be handled by Volvo Trucks Center Brussels.  With the new hybrid buses, Brussels is taking a significant step in expansion and modernisation of the city’s public transport.

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.

Volvo receives order for 12 hybrid buses to Cracow, Poland

Poland is a growing market for Volvo’s hybrid buses. The company recently received an order for 12 articulated hybrid buses to the Municipal Transport Company (MPK) in Cracow. In total, Volvo has now sold more than 50 hybrid buses in Poland. The vehicles are produced in the company’s factory in Wroclaw. In total, Volvo has sold more than 3,800 electrified buses to 22 countries.MPK in Cracow has awarded Volvo the contract for 12 Volvo 7900 articulated hybrid buses. “Improving air quality and lowering noise levels are more often considered to be important when designing public transport

Volvo Buses introduces new Euro VI double-decker

Volvo Buses has launched a new double-deck chassis, capable of meeting the demanding high-capacity transport needs in Asia Pacific and beyond. Fuel efficient, with lower emissions and lower operating costs, this new Euro VI product was launched in Hong Kong during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover on 25th January 2018.Volvo Buses has announced an important addition to its line-up of leading products for public transport with the arrival of the new B8L, 3 axle double deck city bus chassis. The Volvo B8L is manufactured in Borås, Sweden and units have already been widely tested in the demanding

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

ElectriCity readying for the next phase – expanding traffic with electric vehicles in Gothenburg

After two successful years with electric buses on route 55 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the partners in the ElectriCity venture have decided to expand electric bus operations in the city. In June next year two electrically powered high-capacity buses will start operating on route 16. At the same time, plans are under way to expand the demo arena with heavy vehicles for quiet and emission-free urban traffic.“Gothenburg has a strong automotive industry and is the Nordic region’s logistics hub. One benefit is that we get involved early in testing next-generation technology. That’s exciting and we

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