Volvo Trucks is now ramping up the use of low-CO2-emission steel in its trucks. Volvo was the world’s first truck manufacturer to introduce this type of steel in its electric trucks in 2022. Now the company is expanding the use of low-CO2-emission steel to include all drivelines.
The new steel is produced by the Swedish steel company SSAB and is called SSAB Zero. It is made from recycled material and produced using fossil-free electricity and biogas. As a result, CO2 is reduced by about 80% compared to the production of conventional steel using fossil energy.
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Next year, the frame rails in about 12,000 Volvo FH and FM trucks will be made of low-CO2-emission steel. A total of 6,600 tons of CO2 equivalent will be saved as a result. As the availability of low-CO2-emission steel increases, it will be introduced in more truck models.
Volvo is also planning to replace other materials in its trucks with lower emissions alternatives.
“This is an additional step toward our zero emissions vision. Steel is one of the main materials in our trucks,” Jan Hjelmgren, SVP of product management and quality at Volvo Trucks, said. “We are also looking to exchange other materials, such as aluminum and plastic, to low emission alternatives. We are proud to lead the way in the industry when it comes to sustainable material in our trucks.”
