Volvo Trucks is the first truck manufacturer globally to apply low-carbon steel in the production of electric heavy-duty trucks in 2022. Currently, Volvo Trucks is working to expand the use of low-carbon steel across all its heavy-duty truck models.
This new type of steel is produced by Swedish steel company SSAB and is known as SSAB Zero. It is made from recycled materials and produced using fossil-free electricity and bio-natural gas. Therefore, compared to steel produced with traditional fossil fuels, it reduces carbon emissions by approximately 80%.
It is expected that next year, around 12,000 Volvo FH and FM heavy-duty truck chassis beams will be made from low-carbon steel, which will reduce emissions by about 6,600 tons of CO2 equivalent. As the supply of low-carbon steel increases, this material is expected to be used in more Volvo heavy-duty truck models and other components in the future.
Currently, Volvo Trucks is extensively using renewable energy across its global factories, transportation processes, and dealerships. This initiative not only helps further reduce the climate footprint but also drives global logistics and truck operations towards higher circular economy goals.
