No single technology currently exists that can decarbonise and improve the efficiency of heavy vehicles, says Volvo Group Australia.

During a recent inquiry hearing, Timothy Camilleri, e-mobility solutions manager at the Group—different from Volvo Cars owned by Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely—outlined the limitations of heavy electric vehicles (EVs).

“After extensive studies on various technologies, the Volvo Group concluded that there is no single technology that will provide the solution to decarbonise and increase efficiency for these vehicles,” he said.

The manager also noted that more than one type of technology would be needed to help transition the heavy transport industry.

“Just as heavy vehicles are used for a range of applications, multiple technologies and fuels will be required for the decarbonisation journey, including battery, hydrogen fuel cell, and traditional ICE [internal combustion engine] vehicles operating on renewable fuels such as HVO [hydrotreated vegetable oil] and gasses,” he said.

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