What’s Happening: Volta Trucks has announced that it has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle, marking a significant milestone on its journey to production.
Why It Matters: With the certification, Volta Trucks can now produce and sell the all-electric Volta Zero in volume, ensuring that it meets stringent environmental, safety, and security standards. The approval comes as the company is set to deliver the second-generation ‘Production Verification’ prototypes to customers across Europe as part of a Pilot Fleet of vehicles. These vehicles will be loaned to customers for extended periods of time, allowing fleet operators to fully understand how the all-electric medium-duty truck will integrate into their operations.
Key Points:
- Volta Trucks has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.
- The certification allows Volta Trucks to produce and sell the all-electric Volta Zero in volume, ensuring that it meets stringent environmental, safety and security standards.
- The approval comes as the company is set to deliver the second-generation ‘Production Verification’ prototypes to customers across Europe as part of a Pilot Fleet of vehicles.
- Customer’s own Series production Volta Zeros are due to start rolling off the line of the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria, in early Q2 2023.
Bottom Line: Volta Trucks has achieved another significant milestone on its journey to production by receiving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle. With the certification, the company can now produce and sell the vehicle in volume, meeting stringent environmental, safety and security standards. With Series production Volta Zeros starting to roll off the line in early Q2 2023, Volta Trucks is poised to make city center streets safer and more sustainable for all.
