Volvo received an order for four Volvo 7900 electric buses from public transport operator Sales-Lentz in Luxembourg. The buses will operate in the city of Differdange.

Sales-Lentz, a public transport operators in Luxemburg, is a forerunner in the introduction of alternative drive technologies. It was the first company to buy Volvo Hybrids in Europe as early as 2009. It now has 24 Volvo hybrids and 12 Volvo electric hybrids in its fleet.

The buses are sold as a turn-key solution. Volvo will be responsible for vehicle servicing including battery maintenance for a fixed monthly cost. Traffic start is planned for the second quarter of 2017.

“With this new efficient technology developed by Volvo, Sales-Lentz promotes the ambition of the City of Differdange to build a sustainable change for the transportation of persons and improve the quality of life for citizens. Change is the parent of progress,” said Wolfgang Schroeder, managing director of Sales-Lentz.

“Electric bus systems is a cost-efficient solution for cities to reduce the problems of poor air quality and noise. Emission-free, silent buses also open up entirely new possibilities for urban planning,” said Håkan Agnevall, president of Volvo Buses.