Volvo Trucks Expand Digital Simulation Presence

The all-new Volvo VNL and Volvo VNR Electric have been added to American Truck Simulator, enabling users to operate digital versions of Volvo's latest heavy-duty trucks within a freight transport simulation environment. The integration extends the representation of commercial vehicle technologies into a widely used simulation platform for trucking operations.

Digital simulation for commercial vehicle technology
American Truck Simulator, developed by SCS Software, recreates freight transport across the United States by combining vehicle operation with fleet and business management. Rather than focusing on racing, the platform simulates logistics planning, cargo transport, vehicle purchasing, maintenance and operational decision-making, providing a realistic environment for commercial trucking.

Within this environment, players can operate the latest Volvo VNL for long-haul transport and the Volvo VNR Electric for regional and urban applications, exposing users to current heavy-duty vehicle technologies.

Representation of the latest truck technologies
The digital Volvo VNL reflects the newest generation of the company's long-haul platform. The model incorporates an aerodynamic exterior, a digital driver interface and advanced safety systems that characterize the production vehicle.

According to Volvo Trucks North America, the virtual model was developed with support from the company's design and engineering teams so that vehicle appearance, driving characteristics, interior environment and audio closely correspond to the physical truck.

The Volvo VNR Electric also becomes the first battery-electric heavy-duty truck available in American Truck Simulator. The vehicle represents electric transportation designed for regional distribution and urban freight operations, allowing users to experience operational characteristics associated with battery-electric commercial vehicles.

Fleet experience reflected in simulation
The production Volvo VNR Electric entered the North American market in 2020. According to Volvo Trucks North America, more than 750 vehicles are operating across the United States and Canada. Collectively, the fleet has accumulated over 30 million miles while avoiding an estimated 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions through zero-tailpipe-emission operation.

The inclusion of both diesel and battery-electric models within the simulation platform provides users with exposure to different commercial vehicle powertrain technologies while reflecting ongoing developments in the heavy-duty transport sector.

Edited by Sucithra Mani, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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