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CHAPTER 1
Section 1
VOLVO’S
COMMITMENT TO
FUEL EFFICIENCY
The benefits of increased fuel efficiency are simple: you
save money and reduce CO2 emissions. Getting the
most from every drop of fuel depends on factors that
range from engine and transmission performance to
truck cab design, the routes you take and the drivers
you hire and train.
Since today’s fuel prices account for a large portion of
your fleet’s total operating costs, Volvo continues to
drive strategies and innovations to help you log more
miles using less fuel.
The strategies featured here are proven tools for saving
money. Put them to work and you’ll make your fleet
more profitable, year after year.
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1996
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Headlights
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New Aerodynamic Standard
2007
2005
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Enhancements
Volvo D11, D13, D16 Global
Engine Platforms
Volvo I-Shift Introduced
Volvo trucks: a history of fuel efficiency innovation
1987
First Aerodynamic Truck
with Tapered Hood and
Full Aerodynamic Package
1994
Volvo D12 Overhead Cam
Direct Injection Engine
2002
VNL Aerodynamic Restyle
2008
FuelWATCH
2010
Fuelwatch Initiative
Volvo’s SCR No Regen Engine
with Eco- and Dual-Torque options
2012
Redesigned Cab Aerodynamics
Mass-Based Variable Torque
Volvo introduces the revolutionary
XE13 fuel efficiency package
Online Driver Development &
Fuel Management Analysis
Volvo introduces the revolutionary
XE13 fuel efficiency package
What will Volvo
introduce next?
Stay tuned!
Volvo extends the award-winning
XE fuel efficiency line with the
introduction of the XE16, a heavyspec package rated for combination
weights up to 143,000 pounds.
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Section 2
VOICE OF THE
CUSTOMER
“We’re seeing 8.5 MPG from our 11-liter
Volvo engines; that’s 10% better than
other trucks in our fleet.”
JERRY MORROW
Vice President, Ploger Transportation
Bellevue, OH
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Section 3
VOICE OF THE
CUSTOMER
“We’re very pleased with the fuel
mileage we’re getting from our Volvo
trucks. Our new units with Volvo Power
and I-Shift are exceeding 8 MPG.”
JOHN FRITZIUS
General Manager, Motor Carrier Service, Inc.
Northwood, OH
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Section 4
VOICE OF THE
CUSTOMER
“Our Volvo trucks with SCR are
delivering excellent fuel economy across
the board, and we have the data to
support it. We’ve had no regeneration
issues, and frankly, the vehicles have been
performing even better than we
expected.”
DEAN DESANTIS
President, Heritage Transport
Indianapolis, IN
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CHAPTER 2
FUEL EFFICIENCY
INNOVATION
There are a host of vehicle features and variables that can affect fuel efficiency. At Volvo Trucks, we’ve focused our efforts on factors that can make the biggest difference for fuel-conscious fleets.
Volvo technology is focused on three factors:
• Powertrain
• Aerodynamics
• Driver Tools for Efficiency
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1% HERE, 1% THERE. IT ALL ADDS UP.
Small increases in fuel efficiency quickly add up to
sizeable savings. That’s the strategy behind the Volvo
innovations that help you get more from every drop. We
constantly look for new ways to make our trucks go further
with less fuel and less impact on the environment. It’s an
approach that’s made us a leader in our field.
Our D13 engine and I-Shift transmission create the
industry’s most efficient powertrain. Our advanced
aerodynamics dramatically reduce wind resistance. And
our driver tools make every trip more productive.
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INTEGRATED
POWERTRAIN
A powerful engine that delivers
high efficiency and low emissions.
Plus an intelligent transmission that
automatically keeps the engine
running in the sweet spot.
Welcome to the fuel-saving Volvo integrated powertrain.
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XE13 POWERTRAIN
PACKAGE
XE = Exceptional Efficiency
It is your best option for maximum
fuel economy.
The innovative XE13 powertrain package effectively
lowers engine RPM at cruising speed, a concept Volvo
calls downspeeding. As you know, the benefit of lower
engine rpm is lower fuel consumption.
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Since the Volvo powertrain is fully integrated, each
component always knows the demand placed on the other.
This constant communication allows the I-Shift
transmission to control the D13 engine, rather than the
other way around.
Staying in the sweet spot boosts fuel efficiency
up to three percent.
The XE13 package consistently operates in the engine’s
“sweet spot” – 1050 RPM to 1500 RPM – with the most
efficient range typically between 1100 RPM to 1200 RPM.
Operating in this range yields about a 1.5 percent fuel
efficiency improvement for every 100 RPM of
downspeeding, so the XE13 provides a fuel efficiency gain
of up to three percent.
Designed for virtually all North American
Interstate Highways.
The XE13 package is ideal for long haul and regional haul
routes, bulk haulers, and a wide range of over-the-highway
applications. Bulk haulers, fleets with lighter payloads and
those who go out heavy and return empty will see the
greatest improvement in fuel efficiency.
The package is optimized for speeds 62-68 miles per hour,
but works well at all speeds. Whether mountain, city or any
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route in between, there are no highways where the XE
package can’t go.
The XE13 powertrain package includes the
following components:
• Volvo D13 engine with 425 or 455 horsepower rating and
1750 lb-ft of torque
• Volvo I-Shift overdrive transmission with a 0.78:1 ratio
• Axle ratios of 2.64 to 2.69
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“One of the trucking industry’s most
significant technical innovations.”
The XE13 powertrain package was named the North
American trucking industry’s most significant technical
innovation of 2011. The 21st annual Technical Achievement
Award was presented to Volvo Trucks by the Truck Writers
of North America (TWNA).
Introducing the XE16: Exceptional fuel efficiency
for fleets requiring the high horsepower and
torque of the Volvo D16 engine.
Volvo also offers two XE packages with the 16-liter Volvo
D16 engine. A heavy-spec XE16 package – rated for
combination weights up to 143,000 pounds – is designed
specifically for heavy long combination vehicles. A lighterspec XE16 package combines exceptional fuel efficiency
with outstanding performance for five-axle tractorsemitrailer combinations up to 80,000 pounds. Both XE16 packages deliver the full power and low-end
torque needed for higher weight applications while saving
fuel by running at a lower rpm. Fleets can count on 2,050
lb-ft. of torque with engine speeds as low as 1,000 rpm for
excellent low-rpm drivability.
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Section 2
VOLVO POWER
WITH ECO-TORQUE
Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines
with Eco-Torque feature low RPM
and top gear operation to save fuel.
Volvo engines with our innovative Eco-Torque
feature deliver torque ratings that maximize
their fuel efficiency.
With Eco-Torque, the truck accelerates normally through
all bottom gears. In the top two gears, where most fuel
is consumed, the engine defaults to a lower torque
curve. Higher torque is available on demand, but only
under certain conditions.
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More power for the hills.
More efficiency for your bottom line.
Each Volvo Eco-Torque engine rating has a higher torque
curve and a lower torque curve. The nominal horsepower
for each rating is associated with the higher torque curve.
On a steep grade, performance is enhanced when the
engine automatically switches to the higher curve. Engine
efficiency under these full-load, low-RPM conditions is at its
maximum. The engine will revert to the low curve when the
power demand is removed and cruise conditions are
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resumed. This saves fuel by encouraging operation at a
lower, more efficient RPM, and provides a fleet engine that’s
capable of cresting most hills in the top gear. Plus, the
driver quickly learns that this exceptional Eco-Torque
performance is obtained by operating at low engine RPM.
Ratings that save your fleet money now, and pay
you back at trade-in.
All Volvo engines may be up-rated to the highest rating
within their displacement with only a software flash, limited
only by transmission capacity. For example, a fuelefficiency-conscious fleet owner may specify the tractor
with a 405 Eco-Torque engine and Volvo I-Shift
transmission. At trade-in, the engine may simply be reflashed to a full 500 horsepower and 1750 lb-ft torque for
higher residual value. There’s no need to replace any
driveline or cooling components, and no engine hardware,
such as turbo or injectors, needs to be changed.
What kind of fuel efficiency does Eco-Torque
deliver?
A lot depends on driver, payload, terrain and other factors.
But with Eco-Torque, you can expect fuel efficiency that
delivers more miles from every drop of diesel.
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Section 3
I-SHIFT
Volvo’s I-Shift transmission keeps
your fleet in the sweet spot.
I-Shift: Better for you, your fleet and your
bottom line.
Volvo I-Shift is a 12-speed, two-pedal, automated
manual transmission (AMT) that maximizes driver
comfort, payload capacity and fuel efficiency.
I-Shift is designed to integrate seamlessly with Volvo
engines and requires virtually no maintenance. It’s ideal for applications such as line haul, heavy haul,
construction, distribution, pick-up and delivery.
Available in four feature-specific packages, I-Shift can be customized to fit the demanding needs of fleets of all sizes.
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A transmission with intelligence.
The I-Shift transmission management system employs a
next-generation microprocessor to deliver “intelligent”
features that improve driveability and fuel efficiency. For
example, I-Shift knows the efficiency map for each Volvo
engine. By continuously monitoring the changing grade,
vehicle speed, acceleration, torque demand, weight, rolling
and air resistance, I-Shift can instantly predict and select
the most efficient utilization of the engine. In other words, it
knows when and where a shift would be beneficial.
Advantages to reduce your fuel costs.
I-Shift lets every driver shift like a fuel efficiency expert,
reducing your fleet’s fuel costs. Smooth shifting puts less
stress on the driveline and the tires, and can extend the
useful life of the driveline and minimize maintenance. I-Shift
is also light in weight, increasing your payload opportunity.
Drivers can trust I-Shift to always select the right gear to
stay in the engine’s “sweet spot.” This level of ease reduces
fatigue, helps with driver retention and reduces the time it
takes for a driver to make a profit on the road.
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The best AMT on the road is the best AMT for
your fleet.
Volvo I-Shift has the highest torque capacity in the industry.
It’s almost 200 pounds lighter than the competition, and
requires little maintenance. It’s the only AMT with features
like Eco-Roll® to save fuel, and Kick-Down to maximize
acceleration. And only I-Shift is available with enhanced
PTO functions.
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Section 4
SCR vs. EGR
Two technologies. But only one way to increase your fleet’s fuel efficiency.
The challenge: meeting EPA 2010
requirements.
As the diesel engine industry worked to meet EPA 2010
emissions requirements, two NOx-reduction
technologies emerged: SCR, Selective Catalytic
Reduction; and MEGR, Massive Exhaust Gas
Recirculation. While SCR and EGR seem to be
competing technologies, Volvo found a way to use the
best of both. Our proprietary SCR aftertreatment uses
less EGR and eliminates active regeneration. It improves
fuel efficiency, engine performance and driver uptime.
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CHAPTER 44
CHAPTER
ADVANCED
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Our innovative cab design reduces aerodynamic drag from every angle.
It’s been shown that above 50 MPH, 50% of a truck’s
power can be consumed by wind drag. Obviously, that has
a major impact on fuel efficiency. And it’s why Volvo
continually makes a major investment in aerodynamic
research, testing and redesign.
In 1996 we changed the way the industry looked at
aerodynamics and its impact on fuel efficiency. In 2002 we
enhanced the VN’s aerodynamic features to further
reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. We refined the
aerodynamic design again in 2010, improving fuel
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efficiency by an additional 1%. Today, we’ve added even
more aerodynamic innovations to further reduce wind
resistance and increase mpg.
Some enhancements have been big, others deceptively
small. But regardless of size, they all add up to make a
significant improvement in your fleet’s fuel efficiency.
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Section 1
NO TRACTOR
HANDLES AIR BETTER
THAN A VOLVO VN
Controlling the air. That’s the key
to fuel efficiency.
Research tells us that a 1% reduction in drag can
increase fuel economy by 0.3 to 0.5% at highway
speeds. It’s also true that about 50% of the drag of a
tractor-trailer combination is attributed to trailer. That’s
right: 50%.
But trailer drag is affected by the how well the truck
moves through the air, and how it passes the air from
tractor to trailer. And the better a tractor handles the air,
the lower the drag from the trailer. Which is good news
for Volvo fleets.
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There are three rules for maximizing a truck’s
aerodynamics
1. ATTACH the air as close to the front of the truck as possible.
2. Keep it attached.
3. PASS the air along as EFFICIENTLY as possible.
The more quickly a truck attaches and takes control of the
air, the better it can maintain control of the air – all the way
to the end of the trailer.
Rounded surfaces are best for taking control of air. That’s
why Volvo trucks have a sloping nose and smooth curves
designed for reducing drag. Volvo cabs are smooth sided,
without obstructions to catch the air and cause drag.
We’ve removed airflow obstacles such as air cleaners, door
handles and exterior grab handles. Even our mirrors and
headlights are designed to reduce air drag.
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Section 2
ATTACH THE AIR.
CONTROL IT.
SAVE FUEL.
With the right design, every part of the truck can increase your fuel efficiency.
Controlling the air is the key to fuel efficiency, and the
Volvo VN takes control from the front bumper to the
back of the trailer. Move your cursor to each part to see
how it enhances the VN’s aerodynamics.
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SUMMARY
Aerodynamics fuel
efficiency by the numbers:
• 10% fuel efficiency increase
by reducing speed from 65
to 55 MPH.
• 2% fuel efficiency increase
by removing bug deflector.
• 10% fuel efficiency lost by
hauling a high trailer with
mid-roof cab.
• 3% fuel efficiency increase
by closing the trailer gap
from 60” to 40”.
• 1% fuel efficiency increase
by using an Adjustable Trim Tab.
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driver tools for
fuel efficiency
CHAPTER 5
Section 1
DRIVER
INFORMATION
DISPLAYS
The information you need to be fuel-efficient, all in one place.
Indicators for fuel efficiency and performance.
All Driver Information Displays feature menu-driven
commands to help manage Volvo’s SCR aftertreatment
system. Base and Premium displays also feature menus
for additional features and functions. Drivers can scroll
through digital gauges, view fuel data, review trip and
distance data, and more.
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Performance Bonus Guide
The Performance Bonus Guide option is designed to
encourage drivers to operate their Volvo truck for optimum
efficiency. Efficient operation can be rewarded with an
increase to their Road Speed Limit, or drivers can receive
other incentives as you see fit.
The Performance Bonus display provides real-time status of
vehicle performance, so drivers know exactly when they’re
getting the most from every drop of fuel—for example,
when they’re in the “sweet spot” and achieving the best
mileage.
For more about Volvo Performance Bonus features, see page 37.
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Sweet Spot Indicator
When drivers are in the "sweet spot," they’re achieving the
best fuel economy. The integrated Sweet Spot indicator is
standard with all Volvo engines, and assists the driver by
automatically calculating what percentage of time the truck
has been operating in optimum engine speed for driving
conditions.
On the display, one dollar sign means the engine is
operating in a ‘less efficient’ area of the sweet spot. Fuel
consumed in this mode will count 50% towards calculated
sweet spot percentage.
Two dollar signs means the engine is in the sweet spot. Fuel
consumed in this mode will count 100% towards sweet
spot percentage.
Sweet Spot Fuel Savings:
$80,000 Fuel cost 125,000 miles, $4.00/gallon
$800 Savings with 1% average improvement
$3,200 Over 4-year vehicle life
$48,000 Savings for a fleet of 15 trucks
$0 Cost of the Sweet Spot Indicator
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Section 2
DRIVING TIPS
Proven ways to increase fuel
efficiency and lower costs.
Nothing affects your bottom line more than driver
performance. Here are proven tips that tell drivers what
to do—and what not to do—to maximize truck
performance and get more out of every drop of fuel.
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Driving Tips – What to do:
• Slow down! Above 55 mph, each 1 mph increase reduces
fuel efficiency by 0.1 mpg.
• Coast when possible. When approaching the crown of a
hill or a red light, release the accelerator. Using the truck’s
own momentum can save fuel.
• Operate at a constant speed. On smooth, flat stretches,
use cruise control to supply a more even amount of fuel.
• Driving technique can impact fuel efficiency up to 5%.
The most efficient drivers can get about 30% better fuel
efficiency than the least efficient drivers.
• Try to stay in top gear at least 85% of the distance in a
normal highway application; let the engine lug down
when slowing.
• Make as few shifts as possible (skip shift). This avoids
unnecessary high revs that can rob fuel. Shift between
1150 and 1500 rpm.
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What NOT to do:
• Avoid speed changes (speeding up and slowing down).
Each 0 to 65 mph acceleration uses up to ½ gallon of fuel.
• Avoid idling whenever possible. Each hour of idle time (in
long-haul operation) can decrease fuel efficiency by 1%.
Fuel used during idle does not move your freight and
reduces overall fuel efficiency. Also, be aware of idling
restrictions in many states.
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Extra steps you can take:
• Minimize your trailer gap. If possible, move stationary fifth
wheels forward, or add some rear stops on sliders.
Decrease your trailer gap (especially on box vans) for
best fuel savings. Reducing trailer gap 10" can save up to
1% or more. The best gap is approximately 38” to 43".
• Evaluate electronic engine settings. Electronic settings
are easily changed; settings that match your application
can yield the best savings. Use optimum Road Speed Limits.
• Use Gear Down Protection. Your best fuel efficiency is in
high gear, not one gear down.
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Other factors that affect fuel efficiency:
• At any speed, the driver is the biggest contributor to
MPG. After that, tires are the most important factor in
mpg below 55 MPH; aerodynamics contributes most
above 55 MPH.
• Above 55 MPH, each 2% reduction in aerodynamic drag
results in approximately 1% improvement in fuel
efficiency.
• Fuel efficiency can increase up to 7% after tires are
broken in (35,000–50,000 miles).
• Used lug drive tires can get up to 0.4 MPG better fuel
efficiency than new lug tires.
• Ribbed tires on drive axles can get 2-4% better fuel
efficiency than lug tires.
• Each 10 PSI that a truck tire is underinflated can reduce
fuel efficiency by 1%.
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Section 3
DRIVER
DEVELOPMENT
Cut your fuel costs with effective
driver training.
The driver is the key to vehicle performance. That’s why
effective driver training can pay off almost immediately.
Tests show that drivers who adopt more fuel-efficient
driving techniques can reduce fuel costs 5% or greater.
Volvo driver development is designed to teach drivers
what to do in any situation when the engine is running.
Here are our top tips for driving, setting the engine and using Volvo’s Performance Bonus Guide to train your drivers.
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Engine settings:
• Electronic settings available with every Volvo engine can
be set to help the driver in specific—and often less
obvious—activities. Maximum Road Speed has a dramatic
effect on fuel efficiency, and the Volvo Road Speed Limit—
set for reasonable road speeds—helps many operators
reduce fuel consumption.
• The Eco Road Speed Limit Control allows the truck to
slow 2 mph on upgrades before responding to the throttle,
for maximum power to maintain road speed. Volvo’s Gear
Down Vehicle Speed Limiter encourages the driver to
operate in top gear for maximum fuel efficiency.
Vehicle operation:
• Allow engine to lug down (shift between 1150 and 1500
rpm).
• Try to stay in top gear at least 85-90% of the time in
normal highway driving.
• When approaching the crown of a hill or red light, release
the accelerator and use the truck’s own momentum to
save fuel.
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Idle time:
• With an idle time of 10% of total engine hours, you’ll see a
1% fuel efficiency loss.
Speed:
• Slow down: an increase of 1 mph equals a loss of 0.1
mpg.
Terrain and routes:
• Steady (average) speed is better than many small up and
down speed changes; each acceleration between 0 and
65 mph uses about ½ gallon of fuel or the equivalent of
4-5 minutes of typical highway driving.
• Stop/go/traffic accelerations have a HUGE impact.
• On a smooth, flat stretch of road, utilize cruise control to
supply a more even amount of fuel.
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Volvo’s Performance Bonus Guide
gives drivers immediate fuel
efficiency feedback.
The Performance Bonus Guide is a unique ride-along
“coach” in the Volvo Driver Instrumentation Display that
tells the driver how to operate the engine for best fuel
efficiency. The Performance Bonus Guide is active over 25
on the
mph, and includes the driver features described by
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next page.
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CHAPTER 6
SMARTWAY
CERTIFIED SPECS
Getting more from every drop of fuel
makes sense for your fleet. And for
our planet.
Volvo manufactures EPA SmartWay-verified
technologies.
Volvo Trucks is proud to partner with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency to manufacture EPA
SmartWay-verified technologies. This type of technology
is found on our SmartWay Certified VN Tractors. Volvo
has developed a comprehensive package of SmartWay
components that deliver high fuel efficiency and low
emissions.
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What makes a Volvo VN a Certified SmartWay
vehicle?
The EPA’s SmartWay program has strict requirements that
each truck must meet to become a Certified SmartWay
truck. Volvo starts with a sophisticated aerodynamic
design, honed through extensive computer simulation and
wind tunnel testing. Then we add enhancements.
Aero bumper
Volvo’s aerodynamic bumper optimizes airflow around and
under the vehicle, and has an optional extended drag
reduction plate to reduce turbulence behind the bumper for
even better airflow.
Chassis fairing
The full-length chassis fairing reduces wind resistance over
chassis-mounted components such as fuel tanks.
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Aero mirrors
Even a small component can make a difference for wind
resistance, so Volvo’s mirrors are smoothed and rounded to
catch as little air as possible when traveling down the road.
Roof fairing
Moving the air smoothly from over the cab to over the trailer
makes a huge difference. Our integrated cab high roof
fairings bridge the gap, whether the cab has a flat, mid- or
full-height roof. We even offer a patented adjustable fairing
extension with a trim tab, so operators can precisely tailor
their aerodynamics to their trailer, for up to a 1% increase in
fuel efficiency.
Cab side extenders
Cab side extenders reduce the distance between the back
of the cab and the front of the trailer, for a major
aerodynamic boost. Volvo’s extenders and optional
extended fairings feature a compound curve that matches
the cab curve to the trailer. This allows the truck to pass the
air to the trailer with minimum turbulence.
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Lower emissions plus greater fuel efficiency.
That’s smart.
Low emissions are central to SmartWay goals, and Volvo’s
D11, D13 and D16 SCR engines are certified to the
stringent EPA ’10 emissions requirements. Volvo SCR
engines can deliver up to 5% better fuel efficiency than our
previous generation of engines. So you get more from every
drop.
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CHAPTER 7
Section 1
VOLVO LINK
Onboard monitoring to improve
efficiency and uptime.
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The more you know about your fleet, the more
efficiency you’ll gain.
Volvo Link supports a wide range of vehicle and fleet
management services that help you stay connected to your
trucks and drivers. Monitor and manage your fleet’s
productivity as you receive regular updates on vehicle
performance, track locations, manage fuel efficiency, and
more. Volvo Link hardware is standard equipment on all
new Volvo trucks, and can be retrofit into most trucks. With
affordable monthly service packages, Volvo Link brings the
advantages of integrated vehicle communication to any
fleet operating anywhere in the United States and Canada.
Simple tracking for every truck in your fleet.
Data on your trucks can be accessed through any PC,
which means you can easily check a truck’s location
and monitor the performance of both truck and
driver. The services supported by Volvo Link are
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information just a keystroke away, you can quickly
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PUTTING THESE
STRATEGIES TO WORK
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These proven strategies for fuel efficiency will help you get more out of every drop.
By saving fuel, you’ll save money. And you’ll do it truck
after truck, mile after mile. Have questions or need more
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more about maximizing your savings and profitability.
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