Volvo Trucks North America has provided an all-new Volvo VNL 860 to the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) to support its mobile museum — Out of Many, One — an exhibit that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the U.S. independence.
The VNL 860 will tow the 53-foot trailer, which features interactive and immersive exhibits highlighting Virginia’s central role in the nation’s founding. The mobile museum serves as a platform for interactive exhibitions including high-tech displays to highlight Virginia’s role in the American Revolution through storytelling and engagement with diverse stakeholders, including students and communities all across the Commonwealth, especially in rural and underserved areas.
“The Volvo Group has invested more than $760 million in Virginia since 2011, and we’re proud to say our flagship North American Volvo truck plant is located here in Dublin, Virginia,” Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, said in a news release. “We are committed to this community for the long haul and are proud to be part of the VA250 Mobile Museum, showcasing the people and places in Virginia that helped build America.”
The VNL 860 is powered by Volvo’s D13 Turbo Compound engine with I-Torque and paired with a 13-speed I-Shift automated manual transmission.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who included funding for VA250 in the 2022 state budget, praised the partnership in a news release. “America was made in Virginia,” Youngkin said. “The VA250 mobile museum takes our story on the road and brings communities together by educating and honoring our leading role in shaping America’s foundation.”
