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Volvo heavy duty trucks (from left to right): electric, fuel cell and hydrogen combustion. Volvo We go for better electric solutions, we go for fuel cell electric solutions, and we also continue to invest in combustion engines. As a data point, it’s rather interesting to say that last year, 2024, was a record year for us in investing in combustion engines. Some people believe that this is already technology of yesterday, sunset technology, but we believe that combustion engines running on renewable fuels, including hydrogen, will be part of the equation for our industry going forward. Lars Stenqvist, CTO of Volvo Group, in the interview for this article. Mr. Stenqvist has been with Volvo for 10 years and overlooks the technology activities of 15,000 engineers. Hydrogen and Electric Spirit at Volvo The Volvo Group recognizes that decarbonizing heavy transport will require a diverse mix of technologies. Committed to achieving fossil-free operations by 2040, the company is pursuing a multi-path approach to decarbonization. This strategy centers on three complementary propulsion technologies: battery-electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles—particularly suited for long-haul transport—and hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines tailored for high-load, demanding applications. On July 2, 2025, Volvo Group President and CEO Martin Lundstedt, along with 30 senior executives from leading energy, automotive, and hydrogen companies, signed a joint letter addressed to EU and Member State leaders. Together, they issued a clear and urgent message: hydrogen mobility must be strategically placed at the center of Europe’s clean transport and industrial policies. The letter emphasizes that hydrogen is essential to achieving the continent’s climate goals and securing its economic resilience. The CEOs warn that without a more coordinated and pragmatic policy framework—particularly to support the rollout of infrastructure—hydrogen mobility in Europe risks stagnation. A similar call to action is urgently needed in the United States.…

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