What’s Happening: Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to Moroccan waste management company Arma, marking the first commercial operation of a heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer in Africa. The truck, a Volvo FE Electric, will be used for refuse collection in the city of Rabat, replacing a Volvo FE diesel truck and potentially saving approximately 30 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Why It Matters: This development highlights the increasing global adoption of electric trucks and more sustainable transport solutions. With Europe and the US as frontrunners, Africa’s first heavy electric truck delivery marks a significant step towards cleaner transportation on the continent. Morocco, in particular, is already a leader in renewable energy, boasting the world’s largest concentrated solar power facility, Noor Quarzazate.
Key Points:
- The Volvo FE Electric is one of six all-electric Volvo truck models currently in serial production.
- The company has the most extensive lineup of electric trucks available for commercial transport in the industry.
- Morocco has ambitious climate goals, which include major investments in renewable energy and solar power infrastructure.
Bottom Line: Volvo Trucks’ delivery of its first heavy electric truck to Africa signals the growing worldwide trend of adopting cleaner, more sustainable transportation methods. As the first global brand with heavy electric trucks in commercial operation in Africa, Volvo is helping to pave the way for other companies to transition to electric fleets and reduce their carbon footprints. With a goal of having 50% of all new trucks sold be electric by 2030, it is demonstrating its commitment to advancing sustainable transport solutions around the globe.
