Volvo, MCV

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Volvo, MCV

The Story of a Global Partnership

Road and motor vehicles: general interest

Author: David Barrow

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Language: English

Published by: Pen & Sword Transport

Published on: 30th July 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781399048408


Volvo Bus UK Celebrates Fifty Years of Operations

Volvo Bus UK marks fifty years of operations, evolving from traditional chassis to cutting-edge electric models in collaboration with MCV Egypt.

Historical Milestones

In 2022, Volvo Bus UK celebrated fifty years of trading in the UK and Ireland. The first right-hand drive B58 chassis arrived on these shores at the end of 1971. The double deck front engine Ailsa came in 1973. Over the next fifty years, the various different models have been upgraded, redesigned, lengthened and fitted with bigger more powerful engines. And now, in 2023, Volvo electric single and double deck models are beginning to appear on UK roads.

Company Background

Volvo Bus is a subsidiary of the Swedish Vehicle builder Volvo AB, with a global presence worldwide. MCV is based in Salheya in Egypt. It was established in 1994 and has the capacity to build up to 6,000 buses and coaches per annum, with up to 5,000 employees. MCV and Volvo are collaborating in the development and building of the electric bus for the UK marketplace.

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