2009 news releases
| Volvo Trucks North America’s D11 and D13 engines have been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board as meeting upcoming 2010 diesel emissions standards, the most stringent in the world. This means Volvo heavy-duty trucks will continue their essential service to the nation’s economy, but with a much smaller environmental impact. |
| Volvo Trucks North America today took part in a demonstration of technology to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The effort aims to dramatically cut down on truck engine idling by making it easier to use electric power when parked. |
| Bison Transport and Food City officials explain their companies’ approach to fleet safety in a video. Click on the link below to view the video. |
| Volvo Trucks North America will continue as the sole sponsor of America’s Road Team in 2010. |
| Volvo Trucks North America discussed readiness for the EPA2010 emissions regulations with lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C. on September 29 at the “Clean Diesel Power: Ready for Tomorrow, Working Today” event held by the Diesel Technology Forum. Volvo Trucks’ emissions technology will result in near-zero emissions and reduced CO2 output. |
| Volvo Trucks North America’s operations and products are guided by the company’s three core values: Safety, Quality and Environmental Care. |
| When performance and pride are on the line, the top drivers in the trucking industry choose the Volvo VN for the winning edge. Once again, the Volvo VN proved itself the first choice of professional drivers, as more than three-quarters of the top drivers at the 2009 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) drove Volvo VNs to podium finishes.
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| Volvo Trucks North America announced the recipients of the first “Volvo Trucks Great Minds” scholarships. The one-year scholarships are given to three students entering or already enrolled in college, and whose parent or guardian drives or owns a Volvo truck. The scholarships are for $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. |
| Volvo Trucks North America again demonstrated readiness for the EPA2010 emissions regulations when, on July 2, the first production-level EPA’10 Volvo VN (above) was driven off the line at the New River Valley Plant in Dublin, VA. |
| Volvo Trucks North America was honored by the National Business Group on Health as one of the nation’s leading corporations for innovative programs to promote a healthy workplace, and for helping its employees make better choices about their own health and well-being.
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