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Which Fuel is the Future of Trucks?
Volvo Trucks argues that there is no single alternative fuel that will dominate the future of trucking. Instead, the company sees a multi-path transition built around battery-electric trucks, renewable fuels such as HVO, biodiesel, and bio-LNG, natural gas solutions, and hydrogen technologies. Battery-electric vehicles are expected to lead in regional and urban applications where charging infrastructure is available, while gas-powered trucks offer a practical near-term solution for long-haul operations due to their diesel-like range and performance. Hydrogen is viewed as a promising long-term option, particularly for heavy-duty and long-distance transport, combining diesel-like range with low or zero tailpipe emissions. Volvo is actively testing hydrogen-powered trucks and plans customer t
