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Volvo Concept Truck Improves Fuel Economy by More Than 30%
Volvo Concept Truck Improves Fuel Economy by More Than 30%

8 Jun 2016, 14:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The newest concept from Volvo Trucks consumes almost 30 percent less fuel than the FH 420 D13 Euro 6 on which it's based on

 
Volvo Trucks Make Steering Easy… Because Real Men Have Back Problems
Volvo Trucks Make Steering Easy… Because Real Men Have Back Problems

19 Feb 2014, 14:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Even though Volvo has snow a hamster can drive one of their heavy trucks, the Swedes know the work of a professional driver is no joke. According to a recent study they conducted and released to the...

 
Volvo Demonstrates AEB Efficiency on FH 18-Wheeler
Volvo Demonstrates AEB Efficiency on FH 18-Wheeler

27 Jan 2013, 16:20 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Braking on your small family saloon is one thing, as it never weighs more than two tons, even when fully laden. Volvo has recently started fitting their clever autonomous emergency braking (AEB) sys...

 
Volvo Trucks i-Shift Gearbox and 11L Engine Production Starts in Brazil
Volvo Trucks i-Shift Gearbox and 11L Engine Production Starts in Brazil

8 Dec 2011, 13:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volvo Trucks has announced that it has begun local production of their new i-Shift gearbox and the 11-liter truck engine in Brazil, at their factory complex located in Curitiba. The automated boxes ...

 
Volvo Trucks Introduces Ocean Race Limited Editions
Volvo Trucks Introduces Ocean Race Limited Editions

20 Jun 2011, 08:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / While preparations for the 11th Volvo Ocean Race are on a high, a limited edition of specially designed Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 trucks is making its way through. Dubbed Volvo Ocean Race Limited Edit...

 
Volvo Trucks to the Rescue With M8 Recovery
Volvo Trucks to the Rescue With M8 Recovery

17 Jun 2011, 12:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Volvo FH has managed to find itself another specialized job, as Alec McManus of Glasgow-based M8 Recovery has added another truck wrecker to his fleet. With specialist recovery bodywork, the Bon...

 
Volvo Trucks Offers a Look Inside Terminator's Cab
Volvo Trucks Offers a Look Inside Terminator's Cab

25 May 2011, 06:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The second clip from the ‘Welcome to my cab’ online video series has just been launched by Swedish manufacturer Volvo Trucks, presenting another truck driver telling his story about the ...

 
Volvo Rig Tested Successfully in the One More Pile Project
Volvo Rig Tested Successfully in the One More Pile Project

1 Feb 2011, 11:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Aimed at finding optimal ways to rationalize timber haulage, the One More Pilot project has recently concluded another testing phase, using a 30 meter long Volvo rig with a payload of 66 tonnes.We a...

 
Volvo Concludes First SARTRE Vehicle Platooning Demo Test
Volvo Concludes First SARTRE Vehicle Platooning Demo Test

17 Jan 2011, 09:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The first successful demonstration in the EU-financed SARTRE project was carried out recently at the Volvo Proving Ground in Sweden, the automaker announced today. The key feature in the project is ...

 
Wheels and Tires Can Reduce CO2 Emissions By 15%
Wheels and Tires Can Reduce CO2 Emissions By 15%

22 Sep 2010, 12:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks and tire maker Michelin have recently conducted a large-scale test that showed just how much wheel alignment, tire pressure and rolling resistance affect fuel...

 
Volvo FH Trucks Transport Exotic Harleys
Volvo FH Trucks Transport Exotic Harleys

12 Aug 2010, 12:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Volvo Trucks announced today that the fleet of We Move Bikes opted for two new, all-black 4x2 Volvo FH tractor units, which will be used to transport the latest and most exot...

 
Volvo Trucks Releases New Volvo FM
Volvo Trucks Releases New Volvo FM

15 Mar 2010, 11:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new version of the Volvo FM truck had just been released by the Swedish manufacturer today. Exterior enhancements include new grill, headlights and air-intake, all inspired by the Volvo FH. Volvo ...