Ulf Gustafsson's presentation - Qedcommunication.eu

Volvo Buses global salesN. AmericaTotal 8 559Volvo 3 652MS 23,2%EuropeTotal 23 679Volvo 2 910MS 11,4%InternationalS. AmericaTotal 20 823Volvo 3 652MS 17,6%Total 113 640Volvo 4 130 (incl JV)MS 5,1%Global Bus Market 2011 > 12 tonsNA excl. school buses. SA and Mexico >15 tonsVolvo Buses3

Main areas of concernü Appeals of taken decisions.• The use of appeals has diminished lately, hopefully is this trendcontinuing.ü The implementation of Green Vehicle Directive• The monetized option is rarely used as part of the procurement.Trough UITP has the bus industry developed methods to measurefuel consumption which enables the use of the method.• The alternative implementations of the directive is opening up fora large number of unique local requirements, resulting in moreexpensive solutions. Not necessarily supporting the main aim ofthe directive.We support the monetized version of the green vehicle directive andwe are developing vehicles to perform according to the directive.Are we barking up the wrong tree?Volvo Buses