When did the Volvo VNL series come out?
When did the Volvo VNL series come out?
On July 11, 2017, Volvo Trucks officially launched the 2018 VNL series at the event in Greensboro, North Carolina. On September 25, 2017, the display of the new 2018 VNL series to a public audience occurred at the 1st annual North American Commercial Vehicle Show held in Atlanta, Georgia.
What kind of truck is the Volvo VN?
The Volvo VN is a heavy duty truck produced by the Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks.
When did the Volvo VN third generation come out?
For the 2004 model year the third generation model was introduced with a revised hood, headlamps, fairings and interior, the VN was officially renamed as the VNL. Other models included the VNM (until 2017) and the VNR (from 2017).
What kind of engine does a Volvo truck have?
“The new D13 Turbo Compound is a truly unique engine,” Moore says as he walks the floor of the Hagerstown, Md., factory where all Volvo Trucks engines are built. “The D13 Turbo Compound is the only engine in the industry that uses a waste heat recovery system to save fuel by capturing lost energy.”
“The new D13 Turbo Compound is a truly unique engine,” Moore says as he walks the floor of the Hagerstown, Md., factory where all Volvo Trucks engines are built. “The D13 Turbo Compound is the only engine in the industry that uses a waste heat recovery system to save fuel by capturing lost energy.”
What kind of coolant does a Volvo truck use?
A new two-speed coolant pump reduces load on the engine as its moving down the highway. A unique twist on a common rail fuel injection system also lets the engine run much more quietly and smoothly. “It’s amazing,” Moore says.
What’s the fuel savings on a Volvo truck?
Furthermore, aerodynamics and other improvements will add another percent, raising total fuel savings to 7.5%. “The new D13 Turbo Compound is a truly unique engine,” Moore says as he walks the floor of the Hagerstown, Md., factory where all Volvo Trucks engines are built.
