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Volta Zero to make its French debut on customer tour

The Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle, will make its French debut at a series of high-profile customer and supplier events, starting in Paris on Monday 15 February and running for four weeks. For the first time in France, the Volta Zero will be displayed at the headquarters ...
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Volta Trucks selects Proterra to supply the vehicle battery for the full-electric Volta Zero

(London, England / Burlingame, California). Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has selected Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, as the battery supplier for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built, full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner city freight distribution. This ...
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Meet Ben Anstey, Chief Engineer, Electrical and Control Systems for Volta Trucks, to understand how we translate new innovative technology into customer experience

What are the important elements of the customer experience in electric commercial vehicle?. "Commercial vehicles perform a very specific task, and the cabin represents the workplace of the driver. As a workplace, it is imperative to consider all aspects of the functional design and human factors that lead to a safe, ...
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Volta Trucks appoints Duncan Forrester as Chief Communications Officer

Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Duncan Forrester as its Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately. Forrester’s appointment comes soon after the company’s confirmation of the sale of 1,000 Volta Zero vehicles to Petit Forestier – believed to be Europe’s largest single purchase of ...
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Volta Trucks selects Meritor to supply the innovative electric drivetrain for the Volta Zero

Volta Trucks confirms the main supplier agreement for the full electric drivetrain. The Volta Zero to be Europe’s first commercial vehicle to use an innovative eAxle, supplied by Meritor, for enhanced efficiency and vehicle range.   Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed the appointment of Meritor as ...
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Volta Trucks confirms successful funding round of $20 million as the order book for Volta Zero grows to $260 million

Volta Trucks concludes successful funding round with $20 million of new investment, led by New York-based Luxor Capital Group, LP. Sharp McGivaren of Luxor Capital to become a Board Member of Volta Trucks. Volta Trucks’ order book for the forthcoming Volta Zero reaches $260 million.   Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric ...
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Meet Ian Collins, Engineering Director of Volta Trucks, to understand the opportunities and challenges of developing the first purpose-built full electric large commercial vehicle

Once designers have designed a vehicle, can you outline the process that engineers go through to take the design from drawings through to a real vehicle. "Designers and engineers work in collaboration throughout the vehicle development process. In the earliest stages, designers take the lead with the product concept, with the ...
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F&G Transport joins the Volta Trucks’ Pioneer Programme, as the first pallet distribution operator

Volta Trucks has confirmed that F&G Transport has joined its Pioneer Programme and will be the first pallet distribution operator to evaluate the full-electric Volta Zero. F&G Transport currently operate a wide range of vehicles from 3.5 tonne vans to 44 tonne articulated vehicles as part of the United Pallet ...
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Meet Chelsea Courtney, one of the only female truck drivers, who gives a driver’s perspective from behind the wheel of the Volta Zero

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Volta Trucks helps VPD Transport and Logistics shift to carbon neutral deliveries in the Belux region

Volta Trucks, the start-up manufacturer of the full-electric Volta Zero, has confirmed that Belux-based VPD Transport and Logistics will trial and purchase the Volta Zero as part of its drive towards decarbonising its distribution fleet. VPD Transport and Logistics already operates over 100 vehicles, from trucks to Cargo Bikes, but ...
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