Volvo Trucks Malaysia to deliver 54 Euro 5 prime movers to FGV

SHAH ALAM: Volvo Trucks Malaysia has inked a deal to deliver 54 units of Euro 5 Prime Movers to FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV), Malaysia's premier food and agribusiness company.

The Letter of Award signing ceremony between FGV and Volvo Trucks Malaysia was held at Volvo Malaysia headquarters in Shah Alam.

Signing on behalf of FGV was Fakhrunniam Othman, group divisional director, logistics & others sector of FGV; while his counterpart from Volvo was Anthony O’Connell, managing director of Volvo Truck Malaysia.

“We are thrilled to support FGV’s transition to fuel efficient Euro 5 engines, well ahead of the industry’s compliance deadline set for 2027. Our efforts in Malaysia are in line with our global Volvo Trucks brand promise of leading the way in improving efficiency for the transportation industry. This is driven by new technologies with the introduction of fully electric and gas-powered prime movers,” said O’Connell.

“At FGV, we believe that sustainability comes first, and profit and growth will follow. This collaboration signifies our unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in the agribusiness industry. The course of this 30-year partnership has seen our fleet grow to encompass over 600 units of various Volvo trucks,” said FGV group CEO Datuk Nazrul Mansor.

The acquisition of these fuel-efficient Euro 5 prime movers will be for general cargo and CPO (Crude Palm Oil) tankers.

“Volvo Euro 5 prime movers meet stringent international emission requirements which offer businesses better fuel economy and a cleaner fleet,” product manager for Volvo Malaysia, William Ee, explained.

“Euro 5 emission trucks are designed to reduce harmful pollutants such as NOx (Nitrus Oxides), PM (Particulate Matter), HC (Hydrocarbon) and CO (Carbon Monoxide). In high concentration, these pollutants can cause health issues and also global warming. By using Euro 5 trucks in their fleet, FGV is in line with Malaysia’s 2050 carbon neutral goal.”

The Volvo Trucks Euro 5 range are equipped with the latest software and the engines specifically tuned for greater fuel efficiency.

In addition, features such as I-roll which disengages driveline when not needed,enables logistics companies and their drivers to achieve greater fuel savings of between 3% to 5%.

Meanwhile, Volvo Trucks' driver development programme has been continuously offered to all customers helps drivers learn about fuel-efficient driving techniques.

This programme also educates drivers about the significant co-relation of fuel-efficient driving and enhanced safety on the road.