The heavy vehicle sector is also progressively embracing electrification. In this regard, there are companies that are focusing on Fuel Cell solutions that are judged more; suitable for this category of vehicles and others that, on the other hand, are working on 100% electric proposals. Volvo Trucks , for example, is also doing a lot in this second direction through the launch of several models. But in addition to the cold numbers of the technical data sheets, what range can these vehicles have on the roads?
AUTONOMY 
Volvo Trucks has announced that its Volvo FH Electric & egrave; been put to the test in an independent test aimed at verifying the autonomy of the vehicle. We are talking about a truck with a total ground weight of 40 tons and with an engine capable of delivering a continuous power of 490 kW. The powertrain & egrave; then powered by a battery with a capacity of 540 kWh .
The test is; It was led by the German journalist Jan Burgdorf who drove the truck along the Green Truck Route . It is a 343 km long route that includes several highways, hilly terrain and more roads; narrow and is used to test trucks from various manufacturers in a wide range of conditions.
The result obtained is; Interesting. Volvo FH Electric traveled at speed; average along the route of 80 km/h . This is the same speed. held along this same route by the Volvo FH with diesel engine. The electric vehicle achieved an average consumption of 1.1 kWh/km equal to an autonomy of 345 km . Overall, therefore, this vehicle achieved a mileage higher than that declared (up to 300 km).
According to Volvo Trucks, this test shows that the truck is; able to cover journeys up to 500 km within a normal working day, providing for a short stop for recharging. The company currently has a range of six fully electric heavy duty vehicles designed to suit the most demanding. different transport needs.
The Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric models have a gross vehicle weight of up to 44 tonnes. Sales are currently underway in Europe and production will begin. in the second half & agrave; 2022. Volvo Trucks' goal is bring electric vehicles to 50% of total truck sales in 2030.
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