Volvo and University of Minnesota Collaborate on Severe Weather Electric Truck Tests
⛈️ Volvo and University of Minnesota Collaborate on Severe Weather Electric Truck Tests.
Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with the University of Minnesota to conduct extreme weather testing on its VNR Electric model. The tests aim to assess ambient temperature's impact on electric trucks' battery life. The project, part of the Battery Efficiency for Sustainable Trucks (BEST) Project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, will involve real-world fleet routes in Minnesota's cold winter temperatures and in Texas' intense summer heat.
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