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On July 25, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS) announced that the production of the new Volvo VNL Autonomous truck has started at the Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley plant in Virginia, USA.

The new VNL autonomous truck features the Aurora Driver, an SAE L4 autonomous driving system, equipped with advanced AI software, dual computers, high-resolution cameras, imaging radar, proprietary LiDAR with detection capabilities beyond 400 meters, and additional sensors for safe navigation.

Based on the Volvo Autonomous Solutions social media updates

On July 21, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it had secured a contract for the purchase of 636 buses of various sizes, to establish a sustainable and resilient public transport system. The initiative, costing AED 1.1 billion, aims to achieve targets set out in the Dubai Urban Plan 2040.

The contract includes purchasing 40 electric buses from Zhongtong, featuring Gulf specifications, and 450 city service buses, including 400 MAN buses and 50 Zhongtong buses, all with high safety, comfort, and quality standards. The contract also includes 76 double-decker buses from Volvo and 70 articulated buses from Isuzu Anadolu.

The buses will comply with the European specifications for low carbon emissions (Euro 6) and will be delivered in 2024 and 2025.Top of Form.

Based on Dubai Roads and Transport Authority press release

On July 18, Volvo Trucks North America announced the availability of an engine that meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2024 Omnibus regulation requirements for low nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions standards. 

The CARB Omnibus regulation mandates a 75% reduction in NOx emissions and a 50% reduction in particulate matter (PM) from heavy-duty on-road engines for engine model years 2024 through 2026 compared to existing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

Volvo Trucks’ CARB 24-compliant engine features an advanced emission control system integrated with a fully serviceable linear exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS). 

Each component, including the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Aftertreatment Heater, and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), is designed for individual servicing or replacement. 

Additionally, a 48-volt alternator has been incorporated onto the engine to supply power to a 48-volt battery that powers the heater during startup and low-load situations.

The CARB 24-compliant engine is available for order now in the VNR and current VNL models with a power rating of 455 hp and 1650 lb-ft of torque. 

(Volvo Trucks release on July 22, 2024)