Volvo Trucks has announced a major global product launch featuring next-generation electric drivetrains and renewable fuel-compatible combustion engines as part of its strategy to accelerate decarbonization in the transport industry.
The Swedish truck manufacturer said the multi-billion SEK investment will strengthen its global product portfolio while supporting its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The launch includes a new long-range electric truck capable of travelling up to 700 kilometers on a single charge, along with a new combustion engine platform designed for renewable fuels and future hydrogen applications.
Roger Alm described the launch as a critical step for the transport sector’s transition toward lower emissions.
“The decarbonization of the transport industry needs to accelerate, and the new technologies we are launching now will offer transport companies the best of two worlds,” Alm said. “Our second-generation electric trucks are capable of replacing traditional diesel trucks in most cases, but some markets and transport segments still require combustion engines to reduce CO2 emissions effectively.”
Volvo Trucks, which has been producing battery-electric trucks since 2019, currently offers eight electric truck models and has sold more than 6,000 units across over 50 countries. The company said its upgraded electric lineup will allow more fleet operators to transition away from fossil fuels.
Alongside electric mobility, Volvo is also investing heavily in cleaner combustion technology. The company introduced a new 13-litre engine platform available in both diesel and gas-powered variants. These engines are designed to operate on renewable fuels such as biodiesel, biogas, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and potentially green hydrogen in the future.
Volvo confirmed that hydrogen-powered combustion engines are already undergoing public road testing, with commercial launch plans set before 2030.
Production of the new battery-electric trucks will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Ghent, Belgium, with rollout beginning gradually in 2026. Meanwhile, the new combustion engines will be manufactured in Skövde, Sweden, with sales scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2026.
The company’s long-term decarbonization strategy is built around three technologies: battery-electric trucks, fuel-cell electric vehicles, and renewable fuel-powered combustion engines.
As governments and logistics companies worldwide push for cleaner freight transport, Volvo Trucks aims to maintain flexibility across global markets where charging infrastructure, fuel availability, and customer needs vary significantly.
Part of the Volvo Group, Volvo Trucks delivered approximately 120,000 trucks worldwide in 2025 and operates through a global network spanning about 130 countries.
