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This year’s Volvo Group Seasonal Gift – given on behalf of all employees to projects worldwide – focuses on “Youth Development”. The Seasonal gift aims to empower youth to not only navigate digital challenges, but also thrive in their personal, educational, and social lives.

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and DHL Supply Chain have taken a significant step towards transforming freight transportation with the launch of autonomous operations in the United States. The operations will be enabled by the purpose-built, production-ready Volvo VNL Autonomous which is powered by the Aurora Driver. The start of operations marks a critical phase in validating the full ecosystem required for autonomous transport at scale. At this stage, a safety driver will be present to monitor performance and ensure seamless integration into existing logistic networks. Freight will initially be hauled on two lanes, Dallas to Houston and Fort Worth to El Paso. 

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In the dynamic environment of our truck production, an invention from Volvo Group researchers has been introduced setting a new standard for human and robot collaboration. The new automated transporters are a unique AI-powered solution with remarkably user-friendly design.

Euro NCAP – the European New Car Assessment Programme – has been a benchmark in the area of vehicle safety since 1997. In 2024, it has expanded its tests to include heavy-duty trucks. Following months of stringent testing, Euro NCAP has just released the results of this very first assessment: the Renault Trucks T achieved 4 stars, placing it among the safest trucks on the market.

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The European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks. Volvo’s best-selling models, the Volvo FH and the Volvo FM, both received the top rating of five stars. The Volvo FM also had the best overall test result among all tested trucks.  The Volvo FM and the Volvo FH Aero scored the maximum five stars in Euro NCAP’s first assessment of truck safety who also gave both Volvo models their City Safe award.

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This year’s Volvo Group Seasonal Gift – given on behalf of all employees to projects worldwide – focuses on “Youth Development”. The Seasonal gift aims to empower youth to not only navigate digital challenges, but also thrive in their personal, educational, and social lives.

In the dynamic environment of our truck production, an invention from Volvo Group researchers has been introduced setting a new standard for human and robot collaboration. The new automated transporters are a unique AI-powered solution with remarkably user-friendly design.

In the dynamic world of corporate-startup collaborations, the terminology used to describe the CampX programs can significantly impact their perception and effectiveness.

The innovation landscape is vast, and you can easily get lost in blockchain projects, virtual reality experiences and AI platforms. Choosing an innovation approach is an important part of your innovation strategy, it can guide you like a north star and makes it easier to stay on your innovation course. In this article we explain why we chose a human-centric approach at CampX.

Embarking on a two-day journey of innovation and collaboration, the AI in Action Hackathon organized by Volvo Group Connected Solutions, a global organization that leads the development of the Volvo Group's connected services and solutions, proved to be a showcase of brilliance and creativity. This global development and training initiative brought together numerous talented minds, fostering an atmosphere of excitement and energy.