Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (Famco) has launched the first-ever heavy-duty electric truck in the UAE and Middle East region, solidifying their position as pioneers in the market and their commitment to sustainable solutions in transportation.
The truck, manufactured by Sweden’s automobile giant Volvo, has a capacity of 40 tonnes and can run 300 kilometres on a full charge and takes only 2.5 hours to fully recharge in DC mode and 9.5 hours in AC mode, Famco said.
The first batch has been sold to FMCG major Unilever.
The launch event was held at AlSerkal Avenue – Concrete on the 13th of June 2023. The launch event was held in the presence of several dignitaries including business leaders, and business partners witnessed the exciting unveiling of the first-ever heavy-duty electric truck in the region.
“FAMCO is part of the Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, and the group continues to introduce new products and services to keep the UAE moving towards building a more sustainable future of mobility and support the UAE’s Net-Zero 2050 strategic goals. While we currently offer a wide range of hybrid and electric vehicles, the launch of the first-ever heavy-duty electric truck range by Volvo represents a huge leap into a greener future.” said Ramez Hamdan, Managing director at FAMCO while speaking at the event.
According to Famco, unlike other companies who are still in the testing or trial stages, Volvo offers a full range of electric trucks that are tested and available for purchase, as the first truck was already sold to Unilever, the FMCG giant for their UAE operations.
“Through investing in Volvo’s electric trucks, business partners can, not only electrify their fleets but also, become pioneers in the green transportation movement, and eventually, a better future for us all,” the company said.
The company claims that it represents a significant stride towards reducing transportation-related emissions to zero, aligning with the UAE’s sustainable development strategy as the whole country prepares to host the COP28 in November 2023.