Volvo’s name has been discussed in automotive circles quite a bit lately. Ford Motor, the owner of Volvo, is considering selling the Volvo unit amidst its financial woes. The likely buyers are China-based Changan Automobile Group. Ford is not saying anything definitive on the prospect so it is just business as usual at Volvo.

Today’s business as usual comes in the form of an announcement by Volvo Trucks that they will provide four hybrid waste trucks for use by Veolia Proprete in the fall of 2009. The trucks will be put to use in London and Paris.

“The hybrid trucks have both a diesel engine and an electric motor and each power source can be used separately or in combination with the other. Since the electric motor is used when the vehicle is idling and for acceleration, fuel consumption can be cut by 15-20 per cent. With the addition of an extra battery featuring a plug-in recharging facility to power the ancillaries, the hybrid refuse trucks can cut a further 10-15 per cent off their fuel consumption figures, giving a total fuel reduction of up to 30 per cent. “(Source: Newspress)

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