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How far, on one charge, can you drive with latest Volvo FH electric?

• Up to 300 km

• Up to 400 km

• Up to 1000 km

• Far enough

Answer explanation

Up to 44 tonnes GCW

Up to 490 kW power

Up to 300 km range

The Volvo FH Electric provides excellent comfort and a convenient overview of the traffic ahead. It’s the same iconic and capable truck loved by drivers worldwide, with a carbon footprint that meets your ambitious targets. To simplify the transition to electric transportation, the truck can come complete with service and support packages for charging, route and range planning, battery monitoring and more.

Who is the current CEO of Volvo Group?

• Martin Lundstedt

• Assar Gabrielsson

• Gustaf Larsson

• Jim Rowan

Answer explanation

MARTIN LUNDSTEDT

President and CEO of AB Volvo. Member of the Executive Board since October 2015. With Volvo since 2015.

Born: 1967.

Principal work experience: President and CEO of Scania 2012-2015. Prior to that, various managerial positions at Scania since 1992.

Education: MSc. Chalmers University of Technology.

When was Volvo AB founded?

• 1926

• 1927

• 1911

• 1915

Answer explanation

The brand name Volvo was originally registered as a trademark in May 1911 with the intention to be used for a new series of SKF ball bearings.

Volvo was established in 1915 as a subsidiary of SKF, a ball bearing manufacturer; however, Volvo Group and Volvo Cars regard the rollout of the company's first car series, the Volvo ÖV 4, on 14 April 1927, as their beginning.

Actually, AB Volvo began activities on 10 August 1926. So, this is the date of foundation.

In how many countries Volvo Group has production facilities?

• 11

• 9

• 19

• 21

Answer explanation

On the map you can see in which countries Volvo Group has production facilities (In Russia temporarily stopped). As well, you can see how much every market accounts to the number of employees and the income.

Which of the following is not a Volvo Group product?

• Trucks

• Buses

• Cars

• Excavators

Answer explanation

1999

New orientation - more brands

An extraordinary general meeting proposed the selling of Volvo's "crown jewel", Volvo Cars, to the Ford Motor Company for SEK 50 billion.

A new Group, focusing on the commercial automotive industry, was created.

The Volvo Group acquired RVI/Mack with the aim of growing within the truck sectors in both the USA and Europe. Following this deal, the Group acquired two new brands, Mack and Renault Trucks.

At Volvo Group, what GTT stands for?

• Group Truck Technology

• Good Truck Technology

• Great Truck Technology

• Green Truck Technology

Answer explanation

Volvo Group is split into several TD/BA/FG:

TD - Truck Divisions

BA - Business Areas

GF - Group Functions

Volvo Group’s global truck technology and product development organization is responsible for technology research, engine development, product design and all the technology and product development linked to truck operations, as well as supporting the products in the aftermarket.

The organization has 7,000 employees working in global teams with focus on delivering world-class engineered products and services.

Where is Volvo Construction Equipment's head quarter?

• Eskilstuna

• Gothenburg

• Stockholm

• Ghent

Answer explanation

In 1950 Volvo acquired the construction equipment manufacturer, AB Bolinder-Munktell.

AB Bolinder-Munktell (BM) was a tractor and machines manufacturer founded in Eskilstuna, Sweden in 1932 through the merger of the mechanical companies Bolinder and Munktell.

What is one of the most significant inventions of Volvo, for the humanity?

• safety jacket

• 3-point safety belt

• traffic light

• hydrogen powered trucks

Answer explanation

1959 –

Three-point seat belt

When Nils Bohlin developed the three-point seat belt for the Volvo Amazon model, little did he realize he would be changing automobile history. His invention, still used 60 years later, is estimated to have saved more than one million lives, thanks largely to the fact that we waived our patent rights so that the entire industry could benefit.

 In how many countries is Volvo Group present?

• 220

• 190

• 230

• 150

What is the Volvo Group's Mission? (Choose the correct word)

Driving ________ through transport and infrastructure solutions.

• prosperity

• the future

• the society

• industry