Volvo Trucks North America has announced that two of its Class 8 VNR Electric trucks will initiate the ONE Electric Truck Program in Southern California. This pilot program, developed by Ocean Network Express (North America) Inc. (ONE), aims to facilitate the transition to zero-emission vehicles for small drayage fleets operating at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Volvo’s collaboration with BoxLinks, a member of LX Pantos and ONE’s regional partner, involves providing small fleets a free three-month lease on the zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks. This initiative is part of Volvo’s broader commitment to electromobility and its potential to transform transportation into a more sustainable practice.
The ONE Electric Truck Program will manage short-term rentals of electric trucks that include charging, insurance, and the vehicle lease agreement. Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer TEC Equipment – La Mirada will cover maintenance under the Volvo Gold Contract, which includes scheduled and preventative maintenance, towing, and vehicle repair, including lithium-ion batteries.
Volvo’s two enhanced VNR Electric trucks feature a six-battery pack configuration with a total battery capacity of 565 kWh. These trucks were funded in part by CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). Additionally, the program includes charging at Forum Mobility’s charging depot at the Port of Long Beach, with Forum Mobility developing a network of charging depots around California’s busiest ports and along common trucking routes to warehouse destinations.
Credits:
- Fleet Equipment Magazine, “Two Volvo VNR Electric trucks will kick off new California pilot program”, Fleet Equipment Magazine Article.
