International waste management company PreZero has ordered 35 battery-electric trucks from Volvo. The majority of the trucks are of the Volvo FM Low Entry model, Volvo’s first ever truck only developed with electric drive.

PreZero is an international recycling, waste management and energy recovery company. PreZero is actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, both within the company and along the entire value chain.

PreZero in Sweden took its first electric truck from Volvo Trucks into service in 2022. Now, PreZero is making a major investment in 35 new battery-electric trucks from Volvo. This is complemented by investments in charging equipment at the company’s depots in the Stockholm area.

Battery-electric trucks also mean lower noise levels in densely populated areas. Residents can expect significant differences in their living environment as the new trucks will not emit any exhaust gases and will run much more quietly than conventional trucks.

PreZero has placed an order for 24 Volvo FM Low Entry, the first truck model within Volvo that has been developed exclusively for electric operation. With capacity for heavy loads and excellent visibility for the driver, Volvo FM Low Entry is an electric truck optimized for safe and efficient driving in city areas. The Volvo FM Low Entry is very versatile and can be adapted to meet specific requirements of various transportation tasks, such as waste management, distribution and construction.

The company is also ordering ten Volvo FM Electric and one Volvo FL Electric. The Volvo FM recently received a full five stars in Euro NCAP's first truck safety assessment, plus the City Safe award.

All the trucks are equipped with Volvo’s steering system, Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS). This enables steering with minimal effort but full control, and reduced strain in the drivers’ arms and shoulders. This improves safety and reduces the risk of wear and tear at the same time.

Nearly all trucks will be equipped with Volvo’s new camera-equipped side mirrors. They improve direct visibility and night vision, while limiting blind spots closest to the truck.