Press Releases

Range, charging and productivity are at the forefront of anyone considering an electric vehicle future. How far will the vehicle go? How long will it take to charge? And ultimately, will it get the job done?

After over seven months, 6,000 kilometers and more than 5,200 kilowatt hours, the first electric Volvo truck on Australian roads gets a tick of approval from one of the most authoritative voices in the transport industry: a truck driver.

The Glen Cameron Group Logistics division have taken delivery of the first of their new range Volvo FM11 prime movers.

Volvo Trucks Global President Roger Alm has confirmed that the company’s manufacturing facility in Wacol, Queensland, will produce electric vehicles in the near future.

These B-double trailers acknowledge the “Lights On The Hill” memorial in Grafton which pays tribute to the sacrifices made by drivers and their families while keeping the wheels of the Australian industry turning.

Victoria Bitter is going green, with the Big Cold Beer to be delivered across Melbourne via electric vehicle from today.

The new Volvo FM Crew cab has arrived in Australia with a clear priority: Keeping our frontline emergency services personnel safe and operational. In conjunction with Rosenbauer Australia, this new vehicle has been specially designed and equipped, front to back, with the needs of the firefighter at top of mind.

Volvo Group Australia was honoured to host Prime Minister Scott Morrison at our Wacol manufacturing facility on 22nd of January. Joining the Prime Minister on the tour was Assistant Minister for Road Freight and Safety, Scott Buchholz, Minister for Science, Technology and Industry, Karen Andrews, Councillor Sarah Hutton and Volvo Group Australia President and CEO, Martin Merrick.

With the recent promotion of Tony O’Connell to Managing Director of Volvo Trucks Malaysia, Volvo Trucks Australia is pleased to announce that Gary Bone will be taking on the role of Vice President, Volvo Trucks Australia.

As the Volvo Trucks electromobility journey gathers pace globally, Volvo Trucks Australia is excited to announce the arrival of the first Volvo FL Electric on Australian shores.