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CHAPTER 1

Section 1

VOLVOS
COMMITMENT TO
FUEL EFFICIENCY
The benets of increased fuel efciency 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 todays fuel prices account for a large portion of
your eets 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 youll make your eet
more protable, year after year.

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1978
1983
First Air-to-Air Intercooler

1996

First Aerodynamic
Headlights

VN Launch Establishes a
New Aerodynamic Standard

2007

2005

VNL Aerodynamic
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
Volvos 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.

Section 2

VOICE OF THE
CUSTOMER
Were seeing 8.5 MPG from our 11-liter
Volvo engines; thats 10% better than
other trucks in our eet.

JERRY MORROW

Vice President, Ploger Transportation

Bellevue, OH

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M OVIE 1.1 Fleet Testimonial

Section 3

VOICE OF THE
CUSTOMER
Were very pleased with the fuel
mileage were 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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M OVIE 1.2 Fleet Testimonial

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. Weve 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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M OVIE 1.3 Fleet Testimonial

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FUel
FUelefficiency
efficiency
Innovation
Innovation

CHAPTER 2

FUEL EFFICIENCY
INNOVATION
There are a host of vehicle features and variables that
can affect fuel efciency. At Volvo Trucks, weve focused
our efforts on factors that can make the biggest
difference for fuel-conscious eets.
Volvo technology is focused on three factors:
Powertrain
Aerodynamics
Driver Tools for Efciency

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1% HERE, 1% THERE. IT ALL ADDS UP.

Small increases in fuel efciency quickly add up to
sizeable savings. Thats 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. Its an
approach thats made us a leader in our eld.
Our D13 engine and I-Shift transmission create the
industrys most efcient powertrain. Our advanced
aerodynamics dramatically reduce wind resistance. And
our driver tools make every trip more productive.

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integrated
powertrain

CHAPTER 33
CHAPTER

INTEGRATED
POWERTRAIN

A powerful engine that delivers

high efciency 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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Section 1

XE13 POWERTRAIN
PACKAGE

XE = Exceptional Efciency
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 benet 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 efciency

up to three percent.
The XE13 package consistently operates in the engines
sweet spot 1050 RPM to 1500 RPM with the most
efcient range typically between 1100 RPM to 1200 RPM.
Operating in this range yields about a 1.5 percent fuel
efciency improvement for every 100 RPM of
downspeeding, so the XE13 provides a fuel efciency 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, eets with lighter payloads and
those who go out heavy and return empty will see the
greatest improvement in fuel efciency.
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 cant 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 industrys most

signicant technical innovations.
The XE13 powertrain package was named the North
American trucking industrys most signicant 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 efciency

for eets 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
specically for heavy long combination vehicles. A lighterspec XE16 package combines exceptional fuel efciency
with outstanding performance for ve-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

Volvo D13-500 Eco-Torque 1750 / 1550

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resumed. This saves fuel by encouraging operation at a

lower, more efficient RPM, and provides a fleet engine thats
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. Theres 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

Volvos 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. Its
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 fleets 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 engines 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.
Its almost 200 pounds lighter than the competition, and
requires little maintenance. Its 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
fleets 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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downtime.

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advanced
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CHAPTER 44
CHAPTER

ADVANCED
AERODYNAMICS

Our innovative cab design

reduces aerodynamic drag
from every angle.

Its been shown that above 50 MPH, 50% of a trucks

power can be consumed by wind drag. Obviously, that has
a major impact on fuel efciency. And its 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 efciency. In 2002 we
enhanced the VNs aerodynamic features to further
reduce drag and improve fuel efciency. We rened the
aerodynamic design again in 2010, improving fuel

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efciency by an additional 1%. Today, weve 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
signicant improvement in your eets fuel efciency.

G ALLERY 4.1 Aerodynamic Gallery

Aerodynamic headlight assembly

332222

Section 1

NO TRACTOR
HANDLES AIR BETTER
THAN A VOLVO VN

Controlling the air. Thats the key

to fuel efciency.

Research tells us that a 1% reduction in drag can

increase fuel economy by 0.3 to 0.5% at highway
speeds. Its also true that about 50% of the drag of a
tractor-trailer combination is attributed to trailer. Thats
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 eets.

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There are three rules for maximizing a trucks

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. Thats
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.
Weve removed airow 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 efciency.

Controlling the air is the key to fuel efciency, 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 VNs aerodynamics.

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SUMMARY

Aerodynamics fuel
efciency by the numbers:
10% fuel efciency increase
by reducing speed from 65
to 55 MPH.
2% fuel efciency increase
by removing bug deector.
10% fuel efciency lost by
hauling a high trailer with
mid-roof cab.
3% fuel efciency increase
by closing the trailer gap
from 60 to 40.
1% fuel efciency 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-efcient, all in one place.

Indicators for fuel efciency and performance.

All Driver Information Displays feature menu-driven
commands to help manage Volvos 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
efciency. Efcient operation can be rewarded with an
increase to their Road Speed Limit, or drivers can receive
other incentives as you see t.
The Performance Bonus display provides real-time status of
vehicle performance, so drivers know exactly when theyre
getting the most from every drop of fuelfor example,
when theyre 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," theyre 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 efcient 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 eet 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 doand what not to doto maximize truck
performance and get more out of every drop of fuel.

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M OVIE 5.1 Driving Tips

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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 trucks
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 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 (35,00050,000 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. Thats 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 Volvos 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 specificand often less
obviousactivities. Maximum Road Speed has a dramatic
effect on fuel efficiency, and the Volvo Road Speed Limit
set for reasonable road speedshelps 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. Volvos 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 trucks own momentum to
save fuel.

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Idle time:
With an idle time of 10% of total engine hours, youll 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 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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Volvos 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
image
on the right.
next page.

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smartway
certified
specifications

CHAPTER 6

SMARTWAY
CERTIFIED SPECS
Getting more from every drop of fuel
makes sense for your eet. And for
our planet.

Volvo manufactures EPA SmartWay-veried

technologies.
Volvo Trucks is proud to partner with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency to manufacture EPA
SmartWay-veried technologies. This type of technology
is found on our SmartWay Certied VN Tractors. Volvo
has developed a comprehensive package of SmartWay
components that deliver high fuel efciency and low
emissions.

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What makes a Volvo VN a Certified SmartWay

vehicle?
The EPAs 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
Volvos 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 Volvos 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. Volvos 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.

Thats smart.
Low emissions are central to SmartWay goals, and Volvos
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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fuel
efficiency
down
the road

CHAPTER 7

Section 1

VOLVO LINK

Onboard monitoring to improve

efciency and uptime.

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The more you know about your eet, the more

efciency youll gain.
Volvo Linksupports a wide range of vehicle and eet
management services that help you stay connected to your
trucks and drivers. Monitor and manage your eets
productivity as you receive regular updates on vehicle
performance, track locations, manage fuel efciency, and
more. Volvo Link hardware is standard equipment on all
new Volvo trucks, and can be retrot into most trucks. With
affordable monthly service packages, Volvo Link brings the
advantages of integrated vehicle communication to any
eet operating anywhere in the United States and Canada.

Simple tracking for every truck in your eet.

Data on your trucks can be accessed through any PC,
which means you can easily check a trucks location
and monitor the performance of both truck and
driver.The services supported by Volvo Link are
designed to help you manage exceptions, rather than
spend time with every truck in your eet.With critical
information just a keystroke away, you can quickly
zero in on vehicle performance issues that may be
costing you money.

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PUTTING THESE
STRATEGIES TO WORK
Start saving money on every truck
in your eet.

Volvo Trucks has a long history of fuel efciency

innovation.
And since todays fuel prices account for a large portion
of your eets total operating costs, were constantly
pioneering new strategies to help you reduce
fuel consumption.

These proven strategies for fuel efciency will

help you get more out of every drop.
By saving fuel, youll save money. And youll do it truck
after truck, mile after mile. Have questions or need more
information? Contact your Volvo dealer today and learn
more about maximizing your savings and protability.

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