KUALA LUMPUR, July 11, 2023 -- Volvo Trucks Malaysia (Volvo Trucks) has debuted its fully electric heavy duty prime movers in Malaysia, the first such vehicle to be launched in the Southeast Asia region.
Volvo Trucks also secured its first adopter in integrated logistics provider Swift Haulage Bhd.
Volvo Trucks Malaysia managing director Anthony O’Connell said the transportation and logistics segments are critical areas to address in the race towards net zero carbon.
Investment, Trade and Industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz commends Volvo Trucks’ leadership, commitment and investment in making the logistics industry more sustainable.
“Volvo Trucks’ technology-sharing will also help advance the collective knowledge on commercial EV’s in Malaysia, paving the way for a more vibrant EV industry that could tap into Asean’s US$2.7-billion EV potential by 2027, enhance our domestic SME EV supply chain and provide higher-paying jobs for Malaysians,” he said.
At a glance
- Company
- Volvo Trucks Malaysia
- Announcement
- Product
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key figures
- Potentially lower energy use versus a Volvo FH diesel truck
- 50 per cent
- EV potential cited by the minister
- US$2.7-billion by 2027
People
- Anthony O’ConnellManaging director, Volvo Trucks Malaysia
- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul AzizInvestment, Trade and Industry minister
Products and programs
“We are thrilled to introduce the technology behind our fully electric prime movers which supports low climate impact, enhances safety for road users and creates a better working environment for drivers.
“While the road to decarbonisation is challenging, we continue to share our expertise around sustainable energy adoption and addressing infrastructure challenges through our government and industry partnerships,” he said.
The official launch marked the entry of the Volvo FM, FH, and FMX fully electric models. Based on independent tests, the electric truck has the potential to use 50 per cent less energy compared to a Volvo FH diesel-powered engine under similar driving conditions, thus providing businesses with better fuel economy to cover the same distance.
Volvo Trucks noted that a multi-stakeholder approach is the key to building Malaysia’s electric ecosystem.
In this spirit, the Swedish truck maker is working closely with government agencies, energy providers and partners such as the Malaysian Green Technology And Climate Change (MGTC) to help address infrastructure challenges.
Through its collaboration with MGTC, Volvo Trucks will be registered under the MyHijau directory, a government initiative to promote the sourcing and purchasing of green products and services by various industry players in Malaysia.
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In brief
Volvo Trucks Malaysia introduced its fully electric heavy-duty prime movers in Kuala Lumpur, describing the launch as the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. The launch includes the Volvo FM, FH and FMX electric models, and integrated logistics provider Swift Haulage Bhd. is identified as the first adopter. The company says independent tests indicate an electric truck could use 50 per cent less energy than a Volvo FH diesel model under similar driving conditions. Volvo Trucks says it is working with government agencies, energy providers and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) on infrastructure challenges. Through that collaboration, the company will be registered in the MyHijau directory, a government program promoting green products and services.
Key takeaways
- Volvo Trucks Malaysia launched the Volvo FM, FH and FMX electric prime movers.
- Swift Haulage Bhd. is named as the first adopter.
- The company says independent tests found potential energy use 50 per cent lower than a comparable Volvo FH diesel truck.
- Volvo Trucks is collaborating with MGTC and others on infrastructure and green procurement.
