Volvo Group Australia (VGA) took out the Excellence in Smart Transport gong at this year’s Smart Energy Excellence Awards Gala Dinner held in Sydney on April 9.
The award recognises excellence in innovation, value and impact in transport with an emphasis on renewable energy, one of 14 award categories celebrated on the night.
VGA was an early mover in medium- and heavy-duty BEVs and is currently the market leader in these segments, with the first Volvo BEV hitting Australian roads back in 2021. Since then, Volvo electric trucks have covered over a million kilometres locally.
With over 73 heavy-duty battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now in operation Down Under, VGA says its customers are starting to reap the benefits of electrifying their transport operations in terms of total cost of ownership as well as future-proofing their operations.
“It’s super exciting to see our electromobility journey recognised by our peers outside of the industry,” said Volvo Group Australia President and CEO, Martin Merrick.
“We’re determined to provide quality transport solutions for our customers, and having an industry-leading electric truck range is just one part of solving the decarbonisation puzzle.
“I’m very grateful to the Smart Energy Council for this recognition and look forward to seeing Australia’s electric truck fleet continue to grow and thrive in our cities.”
