For Volvo, it means highlighting its existing capabilities to build hybrid trucks and 7 different truck options on 7 different alternate fuels. Volvo will also highlight the transport concepts in public transportation, deployed and successfully running in other countries, that can support citizen’ ambitions while de-congesting cities, supporting environment initiatives and saving significantly on fuel consumption.
Volvo trucks and buses in India already provide solutions in the area of public city transportation and eco-efficient trucking. Globally, Volvo hybrid trucks & buses have been recently demonstrated. Volvo Trucks has also demonstrated seven trucks, each of them able to run on an alternative fuel.
Eric Leblanc, Managing Director, Volvo in India said, “At Volvo we have the technology to meet future demands on sustainable transport and we are keen to highlight the positive opportunities these raise for society. At the same time we know that progress in this regard cannot be achieved by one stakeholder. The issue demands the coming together of a cross section of stakeholders to create the right circumstances. At this seminar we will see such a panel. This is a step in the right direction to provide a holistic perspective on the issue, and essential if we want to move forward.”
The objective of the seminar is to bring together rvarious stakeholders on a single platform to address the challenges for the transportation industry. The seminar will include presentations by industry professionals and academicians on green transport solutions and also showcase successful case studies. An exhibition on sustainable mobility will be an added attraction in Delhi.
The Volvo Group
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 93,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets. Annual sales of the Volvo Group amount to about 40 billion dollars. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden.
Seminar on Sustainable Mobility Organisation
In Bangalore, the event is presented by Swedish Trade Coucil and supported by the Swedish Embassy, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), SIAM, Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI).
The event in Delhi is supported by the Swedish Embassy, Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers (SIAM) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).