Volvo Penta may be a major manufacturer of diesel engines, but being part of the Volvo group - along with the construction equipment and truck and bus divisions - has given it a broad view of future power trends.
Electrification of powertrains is now being seen in many sectors including cars, trucks and construction machines. There has been a spate of construction machine and industrial engine launches featuring either hybrid powertrains or all-electric systems. Volvo Penta’s president and CEO, Björn Inge