Truck electrification’s ‘messy middle’
We’re approaching a time that the North American Council for Freight Efficiency refers to as the “messy middle:” a time in which certain fleets can run with electric power, but others can’t yet—some of whom will find other methods for reaching low- or zero-emissions goals.
2021 model year diesel engines: What you need to know
With so many new emissions standards affecting fleets, Fleet Equipment put together everything you need to know about model year 2021 diesel engines.
The next mile marker on the road to predictive truck maintenance
One of the latest indications of maintenance recommendation innovation is Volvo Trucks’ recently-announced Dynamic Maintenance. By partnering with Noregon, the new service uses existing connected technologies and data analytics, namely Volvo ASIST, combined with Noregon’s TripVision vehicle health monitoring system, to enable customized service plans to an individual-vehicle level.
Trucking trends of the decade
It’s been a decade of innovation, of technological advancements that have made their way into the trucks on the road today, and some that are only beginning to show what they can do.
NFI will reach 40 electric vehicles in fleet by mid-2020
Working with a range of manufacturers to implement electric vehicles into its operations, NFI received its first electric truck in August 2019 and will have 40 electric vehicles in its operational fleet by mid-2020, including electric yard tractors.
Volvo Trucks’ Peter Voorhoeve on the pace of innovation, electric truck development and what really matters
Volvo Trucks North America’s Peter Voorhoeve keeps getting pulled out of the room. The Volvo Trucks booth at Expo Transporte in Pueblo, Mexico, is a sea of eager customers awash in the ebb and flow of flickering flashbulbs, all calling for Peter’s attention. It’s a good problem to have as the president of Volvo Trucks
FAQ: Answering your questions about Volvo Active Driver Assist 2.0
What are the basics of the system? What are its features? How does it all work? We address those questions and more here.
How will today’s ‘customer focus’ translate to tomorrow’s electric trucks?
Over the past three years, OEMs have invested heavily in driver-focused equipment benefits—from cozy creature comforts to uptime- and productivity-boosting technology. Today, significant R&D investment is going into the development of electric trucks—probing the possibilities of untested powertrains in hopes of producing a product that meets application needs.
Watch: Volvo Trucks North America NACV announcements
At NACV 2019, Volvo Group and Volvo Trucks North America took to the stage to make several product announcements, provide a market outlook and talk continually evolving technology trends. Check out the videos below for all of the coverage. Volvo Group President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Lundstedt provides a global view of Volvo’s key
Volvo Trucks introduces new regional-haul VNR 660 model
Volvo Trucks North America introduces the new Volvo VNR 660 truck model, expanding its offerings for regional-haul applications with specs related to length, weight and driver comfort. The new VNR 660 will be available for order in the first quarter of 2020.
FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit to be available as factory-installed option on Volvo trucks
Volvo Trucks introduces the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit, which includes a system of wheel covers and fairings designed for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, as a factory-installed option in Q2 2020.
NACFE Run on Less averages 8.3 MPG in regional applications
The trucks and drivers in Run on Less Regional, a freight efficiency demonstration conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), hit an average 8.3 miles per gallon (28 L/100km) for the three-week event, an improvement over the national average of 6.0 MPG, NACFE reported. Click here to read all of our NACV
