At the Bharat Mobility 2025 event, Volvo Trucks India unveiled two groundbreaking vehicles: the FM 420 4X2 LNG tractor and the FM 4X2 tractor equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These launches highlight the company’s commitment to delivering advanced, sustainable, and efficient solutions for India’s logistics industry.
Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director & CEO of VE Commercial Vehicles, stated, “Volvo Trucks is known for its focus on quality, safety, and environmental care in India. With our latest LNG technology and sustainable practices, we are helping customers achieve cleaner and more efficient operations without sacrificing productivity. These innovations are a testament to our mission of driving sustainable growth and raising the bar for safety and efficiency in India’s commercial vehicle sector.”
Dinakar B, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Volvo Trucks India, added, “The logistics sector faces challenges like long waiting times and underutilized assets, which hurt operational efficiency. By collaborating with our partners, we are pushing for smarter and more sustainable solutions. Our ADAS and LNG technologies not only enhance safety and fuel efficiency but also cut operational costs significantly. Volvo trucks are built for long hauls, faster turnarounds, and better efficiency, enabling customers to reduce fleet size, emissions, and expenses.”
Key Innovations Unveiled
FM 4X2 LNG Tractor
The FM 4X2 LNG tractor features High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology, a breakthrough that reduces both logistics costs and environmental impact. This spark-free technology is particularly suited for transporting hazardous goods safely. Compared to diesel engines, it offers better fuel economy and efficiency, cutting CO₂ emissions by 20%. When powered by Bio LNG, it can achieve up to 100% emission reduction. Paired with a 38 CuM tip-trailer, this vehicle addresses challenges in industries like construction and mining by reducing wait times, lowering pollution, and supporting high-frequency operations.
FM 4X2 Tractor with ADAS
The FM 4X2 tractor with ADAS underscores Volvo’s focus on safety. It includes a Camera Monitoring System (CMS) that replaces traditional mirrors, improving visibility and aerodynamics. Other advanced features like Forward Collision Warning, Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning work together to enhance driver safety and optimize operational efficiency.
Fuel Efficiency Services and Driver Training
Volvo Trucks also introduced its Fuel Efficiency Services, combining advanced telematics via the Volvo Connect platform with Virtual Reality (VR) driver training. This solution analyzes over 400 driver parameters in real time, identifies skill gaps, and provides personalized training to improve fleet performance and ensure driver safety.
Setting New Industry Standards
By focusing on sectors like express logistics, mineral transport, and B2B operations, Volvo Trucks is redefining operational efficiency and sustainability. The company’s high-performance vehicles and data-driven insights are helping meet the evolving demands of the market, setting new benchmarks for the industry.
Through these innovations, Volvo Trucks continues to lead the way in delivering safer, cleaner, and more efficient transportation solutions for India’s logistics sector.
