MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
In this exclusive HDT interview, Rocco “Rocky” DiRico, deputy commissioner for the Department of Sanitation New York outlines why he feels electric refuse trucks are his best future-fleet option.
Owners of General Motors and Volvo vehicles will now be able to accept delivery of packages to their vehicles while they are parked using Amazon Key — a digital technology that allows drivers one-time access inside the vehicle.
Volvo has introduced its first all-electric truck for commercial use in Europe, the FL Electric, designed for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications.
The XC40 Fleet DriveLab in Madrid, Spain was a seven-week event that showcased Volvo’s all-new compact SUV to multiple waves of dealers, fleet managers, and fleet management companies operating in the European, Middle East, and African (EMEA) markets. Click here for the full story. Photos by Mike Antich.
The XC40 is Volvo’s first small SUV. It is built on a new modular frame that will underpin all future 40 Series models, including fully electric vehicles. The XC40 offers three powertrains, including a three-cylinder engine, a first for Volvo Cars.
Volvo has debuted its redesigned 2019 V60 station wagon and will offer it as part of its vehicle subscription service known as Care by Volvo.
Volvo will offer its owners in Seattle several concierge services through a smartphone app to fill the fuel tank or have the vehicle washed while the vehicle would be parked.
Vehicles from Hyundai, Chevrolet, BMW, and Volvo rank among the most fuel-efficient cars in their respective classes.
Jim Nichols, product and technology communications manager for Volvo Car USA, leads Automotive Fleet on a walk-around of the 2018 Volvo XC40, highlighting its aggressive, youthful design features; powertrain; and smart storage solutions. In addition, Nichols explains the ins and outs of Volvo’s new subscription service, Care by Volvo, highlighting how it works, what happens at the end of term, and how drivers can digitally share the vehicle’s key with a smartphone. Click here for more details about the Care by Volvo subscription program. Read our full coverage at the L.A. Auto Show.
Volvo’s PT125C pneumatic tire roller delivers high-performance compaction and uniform smoothness for road projects.