Full lineup of Volvo Group trucks in the U.S. earns 2014 greenhouse gas certification

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have certified all Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) trucks in the U.S., both Mack and Volvo branded, in accordance with 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas regulations.

"The Volvo Group is committed to leading the way in fuel efficiency, and to reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and products. This shows that the Group is at the forefront of technology development and that the development benefits the entire Group and our brands”, said Dennis Slagle, Executive Vice President Group Trucks Sales & Marketing Americas.

Mack Trucks’ full lineup of model year 2014 trucks and tractors, and Volvo Trucks’ entire Class 8 vehicle lineup are now fully compliant with the greenhouse gas regulations.

December 12, 2012

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Complete lineup of model year 2014 heavy-duty tractors and trucks for Mack Trucks: www.mackmediabank.com

Complete lineup of model year 2014 heavy-duty tractors and trucks for Volvo Trucks: www.volvomediabank.com

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The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 115,000 people, has production facilities in 20 countries and sells their products in more than 190 markets. In 2011 annual sales of the Volvo Group amounted to about SEK 310 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com or www.volvogroup.mobi if you are using your mobile phone.

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