Volvo Trucks on Manufacturer's Role in Decarbonizing Road Freight Transportation

Explore the crucial role manufacturers play in the journey towards decarbonizing road freight transportation in the latest episode of the Responsible Logistics Podcast. We’re joined by Nicholas Kjær, Managing Director at Volvo Trucks, who offers an in-depth look at Volvo Trucks’ ambitious strategies for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Learn how manufacturers like Volvo are investing in innovative technologies, including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), to meet evolving market demands and overcome the challenges of sustainable production.
00:22 - Climate neutrality by 2050 & possible timeline
03:27 - Volvo trucks solutions plan to achieve carbon neutrality
08:29 - The manufacturers’ impact on the infrastructure development
09:57 - Where does the cooperation start?
13:12 - How does Volvo Trucks ensure stable and reliable production?
14:50 - The impact of customers’ needs on the market development
17:56 - Why the early investments into BEV would benefit the business?
19:06 - Successes and failures on the production journey
20:22 - Probable market development by 2050
26:29 - Recent developments and features in Volvo Trucks
31:33 - Special message to listeners