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Truck maker to debut electric hauler in LIGHTS project

The new Volvo VNR regional hauler will debut later this year in Southern California as part of the state’s LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project to reduce vehicle emissions.

A multi-party public-private partnership is driving an initiative by Volvo Trucks to develop a fleet of battery-powered electric freight liners and battery charging infrastructure to support them. Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) is a public-private partnership project that involves 16 entities working together to transform freight operations.

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