Volvo invests in Green Forestry to reduce carbon emissions








It seems ,contrary to what we might think,all is not green in the forest. By way of a sort of Christmas related story ,I include this item, not about a car though but a green vehicle. The Volvo Group, once renowned for building 'clunky' cars before selling its cars division to Ford, has bought into the producer of the El-forest forwarder which is the world's first forestry machine that uses energy efficient electric-hybrid technology.

The El-forest forwarder is designed to reduce carbon emissions by cutting fuel consumption by one-half. Volvo will help this innovative equipment into service much quicker. The first forwarder will be delivered next year to the state-owned Sveaskog -
Sweden's largest forest owner.

And the Christmas connection? Well, looking at the picture above, a caption could perhaps be added, something like : "Hey,be careful! That could be my Christmas tree."



(c)copyright 2007 CFM Services Limited.All rights reserved.