Volvo Trucks and CEMEX Unveil First Fully Electric Heavy Concrete Mixer Truck
February 09 2023 - 11:31AM
Business Wire
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that Volvo
Trucks has supplied it with the world’s first fully electric and
zero-emission heavy concrete mixer truck at a joint event in
Berlin, Germany. The truck is the latest development of an
agreement signed between the companies in 2021 to closely
collaborate to improve productivity and carbon emissions reductions
through the global implementation of electromobility solutions on
mobile construction equipment and trucks, productivity solutions,
and uptime services.
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CEMEX and Volvo Trucks introduced the
world’s first fully electric and zero-emission heavy concrete mixer
truck at a joint event in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: Business
Wire)
The Volvo FMX electric truck can be used a full day’s work with
a single top-up charge. It will be operating at the Berlin Spandau
ready-mix plant in Berlin, starting this month. As fully electric
heavy-duty transport is gradually increasing, Volvo and CEMEX are
working to discover, pilot, and scale the technologies needed to
make emissions-free transport also a reality in the construction
industry.
“We are very happy to take this important step in the
partnership with CEMEX. Both our companies have committed to
ambitious sustainability targets and collaboration is the way to
get there. Together we will work to implement CO2-neutral transport
in the construction industry. Our electric trucks are zero
emissions and their silent operation also provides a better
environment for people working at construction sites, as well as
for residents living in the city,” said Roger Alm, President Volvo
Trucks.
“CEMEX is committed to becoming a net-zero CO2 company;
innovation and collaboration are at the core of this commitment,”
said Fernando A. González, CEO of CEMEX. “Our partnership with
Volvo has tremendous potential to contribute to the decarbonization
of our business. Rolling out our first fully electric ready-mix
truck is a strong progress in that direction.”
CEMEX and Volvo Group are founding members of the First Movers
Coalition, a collaboration between the World Economic Forum and US
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, for companies to
make purchasing commitments that create market demand for
low-carbon technologies.
Volvo Trucks and CEMEX are committed to reaching their ambitious
sustainability targets and contributing to the decarbonization of
the global economy. As global leaders in their respective
industries, CEMEX and Volvo bring together in this alliance unique
experiences and approaches to innovation and technology that can
drive real progress on climate action.
Under its Future in Action program, CEMEX recently announced
updated leading industry climate action targets of below 430 kg CO2
per metric ton of cementitious materials, an approximate 47%
reduction in CO2 emissions, by 2030. This new goal aligns with the
1.5ºC of the Science-Based Target initiative (“SBTi). The company
also reaffirmed and verified its goal of being a net-zero company
by 2050.
Volvo Trucks has the most complete electric lineup in the global
truck industry, from 16 tons to 44 tons, and covering everything
from city distribution and refuse handling, to urban construction
transports and regional haulage. Volvo Trucks is the market leader
in heavy electric trucks in Europe and the US. The company’s target
is that half of its total truck sales will be electric by 2030.
Volvo Trucks is committed to the Paris Agreement and to achieving
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the value-chain by 2040, at
the latest.
About Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for
discerning professional customers with its full range of medium-
and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global
network of dealers with 2,300 service points in about 130
countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 12 countries across the
globe. In 2022 approximately 145,000 Volvo trucks were delivered
worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the
world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction
equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also
provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo
Trucks’ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and
environmental care.
About CEMEX
CEMEX (NYSE: CX) is a global construction materials company that
is building a better future through sustainable products and
solutions. CEMEX is committed to achieving carbon neutrality
through relentless innovation and industry-leading research and
development. CEMEX is at the forefront of the circular economy in
the construction value chain and is pioneering ways to increase the
use of waste and residues as alternative raw materials and fuels in
its operations with the use of new technologies. CEMEX offers
cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanization solutions
in growing markets around the world, powered by a multinational
workforce focused on providing a superior customer experience,
enabled by digital technologies. For more information, please
visit: www.cemex.com
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Media Relations CEMEX Jorge Pérez +52 (81)
8259-6666 jorgeluis.perez@cemex.com
Media Relations Director Volvo Trucks Jan
Strandhede +46 31 3233715, +46 765 533715
jan.strandhede@volvo.com
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