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GREENSBORO, N. C. , Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled a completely revamped Volvo VNL to set new standards in the heavy-duty trucking industry. The new Volvo VNL introduces the next generation of improvements to overall visitor value, motive power productivity, protection and sustainability. The new Volvo VNL features stunning aerodynamics and is designed to achieve fuel output of up to 10 percent. The new Volvo VNL is designed to meet the demanding situations and demands of the North American market and reshape the driving experience. Sales will begin in the coming months with production at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley plant in Dublin, Virginia.
“The new Volvo VNL was designed to replace everything. However, replacement doesn’t just come with a redesigned truck – this product launch marks the beginning of a new era for Volvo Trucks, our consumers and their drivers – a huge leap forward,” said Peter Voorhoeve, President of Volvo Trucks North America. “We started this project with a blank sheet of paper and intensively analyzed the trends and transformations that will affect the industry and the desires of our consumers, adding the long-term sustainability and transportation needs. When the Volvo VN was launched in 1996, its “unconventional” aerodynamic design marked a new milestone in the North American trucking industry. We did the unthinkable in 2007 when we brought I-Shift to North America and jump-started the industry’s transition to automated manual transmissions. As we bring the new Volvo VNL to market, we are excited to once again be able to showcase inventions that will shape the long-term transport industry for years to come.
The new Volvo VNL will be the platform for all long-term technologies, adding long-term transport responses consisting of internal combustion, mobile fuel and battery electric engines powered by renewable fuels, adding hydrogen. The North American trucking industry’s first 24-volt electrical infrastructure. and the active protection features built into this new generation of Volvo trucks will lay the foundation for the long-term commercialization of fully autonomous trucks. The new Volvo VNL is an integral component of Volvo Trucks’ vision of 0 emissions and 0 accidents.
Focusing on how Volvo Trucks can generate the maximum price for customers, their driving forces and society as a whole, the new Volvo VNL takes the advertising freight transport sector to the next level through relentless innovation in five key areas: fuel efficiency. , Safety, Motive Power Productivity, Connection and Availability.
Transform the truck’s fuel output with redefined aerodynamics and transmission improvements. Aerodynamic drag has a primary effect on a truck’s fuel output. The contoured, more angular and wedge-shaped cabin design of the new Volvo VNL with a radically redesigned windscreen is a key element in achieving up to a 10 per cent improvement in fuel output. Additional aerodynamic gains have been created through the integration of the curved and glued windscreen, narrower clearances around turbulent air spaces such as wheel, rear and bonnet openings, chassis fairings and promotion. of narrower towing space. These designs, all key parts of aerodynamic gains, have been evolved and tested in parallel with Volvo Trucks’ Suconsistent withTruck 2.
Volvo Trucks engineers have also made significant innovations to the already class-leading powertrain offering. The new Volvo VNL is powered by the state-of-the-art D13 engine, which offers improved fuel efficiency, functionality and durability. The D13 engine is available in 4 force ratings, ranging from 405 to 500 hp and 3 torque ratings ranging from 1,750 to 1,950 lb-ft of torque. These other force characteristics are designed to match other programs and incorporate the improved and optimized I-Shift transmission, which delivers up to 30% faster shifting speeds. When combined with the I-Torque powertrain solution, the D13 can deliver even greater fuel economy, versatility and best-in-class handling.
Comprehensive Approach to Elevating Safety FeaturesSafety is in Volvo Trucks’ DNA, and the engineers focused on new and improved proprietary active and passive safety features to continue the company’s journey towards zero accidents. A variety of class-leading active safety systems are offered with the new Volvo VNL, including Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus with Pilot Assist which provides active lane centering. Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus is powered by Volvo Dynamic Steering which improves maneuvering at all speeds, including more controlled backing, increases stability at all road speeds, and adapts and corrects for crosswinds, highway crowning, soft shoulders, or emergency situations like tire failure. The new pedestrian detection feature alerts the driver when a pedestrian or bicyclist may be in their path or blind spots and will activate frontal automatic emergency braking for objects directly in the path of travel.
The new Volvo VNL’s state-of-the-art passive protection systems come with a glued and wrapped windscreen for a panoramic view. This not only improves the aerodynamics of the Volvo VNL, but also improves the visibility of the driving forces, extending protection and reducing wind noise in the cabin. The cab of the new Volvo VNL is designed according to Volvo Trucks’ main collision verification criteria and will offer a side curtain airbag, with airbag options for motive power only or for motive and passenger power. A first in North American industry. The cabs are constructed of high-strength metal to deflect the power of a collision and reduce the risk of injury. In addition, Volvo Trucks’ flared side rails allow the powertrain to descend below the cab to protect the driver. E-Call, a new state-of-the-art protection feature, connects the driver to an emergency where cellular connectivity can be had and provides precise location details. This happens automatically in the event that an airbag deploys or deploys.
Redefining comfort and power with a design focused on driving power The new Volvo VNL is designed with driving power in mind to optimise comfort, power and protection at work, in life and at rest. A new optional air suspension formula, GRAS (Global Rear Air Suspension). ), uses dual leveling rods to reduce roll and pitch angles, lateral stability, and minimize road impacts, while maintaining a consistent ride height. The GRAS formula provides incredible ride quality, stability and handling for the new Volvo VNL. GRAS and its related models. Volvo Smart Suspension software works in best harmony with Volvo’s dynamic steering formula to provide precise steering control and reduce driver fatigue regardless of load, terrain, road conditions and other degrees of engine torque. GRAS with Volvo Smart Suspension is designed to make deliveries easier, as the driving forces have 3 other settings to adapt the suspension to other loading and unloading situations.
The new Volvo VNL features Volvo Trucks’ most efficient idle management tool to help reduce or eliminate engine idling when the vehicle is stopped or parked. The new ultra-quiet, proprietary, integrated Volvo Parking Cooler is a climate-control option that utilizes the onboard 24-volt battery system to power the cab’s HVAC when parked, reducing emissions, engine wear, and fuel costs. The Volvo Parking Cooler enhances the resting experience by eliminating noise and vibration from idling. For drivers parked in areas where idling is prohibited, the integrated Volvo Parking Cooler maintains a comfortable climate to maximize driver health, safety, and well-being.
Volvo Trucks evaluated every detail of the driver experience, from selecting materials that provide a premium look and feel, to redefining cab lighting and optimizing storage to create a “home away from home” experience for drivers. The new Volvo VNL features newly introduced or dramatically improved amenities, including an optional folding bunk to allow easy access to the dinette space, a singular multi-functional control panel in the back of the cab, upgraded insulation for climate control and noise reduction, a larger refrigerator, and enough power options to support any device.
Seamless Connectivity with Integrated Digital SolutionsThe integrated Volvo Connect, an all-in-one fleet management portal, houses all of Volvo Trucks’ digital services under one platform, including vehicle data insights, diagnostics, remote programming, fuel economy reports, safety reports, and location services. A complimentary, 24-month Volvo Connect subscription comes standard with all new Volvo trucks.
With the new Volvo MyTruck app, drivers can stay in touch with their truck by viewing its estimated remaining range, DEF and coolant grades, as well as receive notifications about potential problems such as lighting failures, low levels of windscreen washer fluid and other vital items. . so they can monitor their breaks or their pre-departure inspection. In addition, with the MyTruck app, drivers can schedule express days and times to turn on the air conditioning so that the cabin temperature reaches the desired temperature before arriving at their truck. to start your workday.
Proactive technique to maximise uptime and efficiency The Blue Service Agreement, an optional end-to-end service plan controlled through the dealership, leverages Volvo’s connected facilities to increase uptime and efficiency. By employing Volvo Connected Services, dealers have real-time service date awareness and diagnostic data for any fault codes detected. This allows the visitor to schedule maintenance ahead of time and ask dealers to make scheduling updates remotely to maintain truck health and prevent unplanned downtime. During dealership opening hours, Volvo Trucks’ availability centre continues to remotely monitor the truck and alert plan subscribers if any critical issues arise.
Volvo Trucks North America’s new 24-volt electrical architecture, the first in North America, helps minimize electrical and battery problems and improves serviceability when it comes to identifying and repairing electrical problems. A new linear exhaust gas recovery formula will be less difficult to maintain. and provide a greater DEF solution for an even cleaner formula.
Industry-First Option Packaging is Introduced in North AmericaVolvo Trucks has transformed the spec’ing process for the new Volvo VNL series by introducing packaging options for powertrain and safety, an industry first that simplifies and optimizes the configuration and ordering process and streamlines the assembly operations. Customers can choose the optimal powertrain package for their application duty cycle and fuel efficiency goals by selecting from three powertrain packages that feature the Volvo D13 engine with five different horsepower and torque ratings available. Additionally, customers can select from several safety packages to ensure that their truck is equipped with the appropriate technology to meet their fleet safety goals of protecting their drivers, those around their trucks, and the assets they are hauling. Bundling the proper safety features promotes Volvo’s goal of zero accidents.
The new Volvo VNL comes in four exterior and interior trim levels (Core, Edge, Edge Black and Ultimate) with six cabin configurations, designed to suit visitor preferences, logo identity and operational use.
The new Volvo VNL will be available in six cab configurations:
300-Day VNL Cab
VNL 440 42-inch Medium Ceiling Bunk
640-inch VNL Medium Ceiling Bunk
660 inch full height VNL bunk bed
VNL 840 74-inch Mid-Roof Sleeper
860-inch VNL full-height bunk bed
The new configuration tool helps consumers explore and design the ideal truck. To explore the new features and equipment grades of Volvo VNL interactively, Volvo Trucks has developed a new online Volvo VNL configurator. The configurator provides detailed data on the features and benefits of each equipment point and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the interior and exterior of the truck.
Dealers who are in a position to advise consumers through the transition to the new Volvo VNL will have the ability to communicate with sales staff to enable them to consult with consumers on the ideal Volvo VNL configuration for their respective shipping applications. Dealership service representatives have access to in-depth skill development, through online and face-to-face courses delivered through a Volvo Academy instructor, to be fully trained to catch up with the new Volvo VNL when the trucks start arriving at dealerships.
“Innovative responses are needed to help address the demanding situations of the shipping sector, adding the desire to increase productivity and power while reducing emissions. Companies want to prioritize driving force retention and well-being through easy-to-use features and complex technologies. deliver an exceptional driving experience that is critical for fleets to attract and retain driving forces,” said Voorhoeve. “With an internal and external design that stops you in your tracks, each and every one of the innovations incorporated into the new Volvo VNL has been designed with the aim of making the driver’s task a little less difficult and safer and offering a new point of value for the visitor. By completely reinventing the Volvo VNL, we thought about the future of shipping and saw an opportunity to establish a new industry. criteria and sustainably shape the world we want to change.
To learn more about Volvo Trucks North America and the new Volvo VNL, visit the company’s website.
For information, please contact:
Kyle ZimmermanPublic Relations Manager, Volvo Trucks America Nordkyle. zimmerman@volvo. com(704) 677-9757
Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in North America. Its Uptime Services commitment is delivered by a network of nearly 400 authorized dealers across North America and the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Every Volvo truck is assembled in the Volvo Trucks New River Valley manufacturing facility in Dublin, Virginia, which meets the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, 14001 standard for environmental care and holds a dual ISO 50001/Superior Energy Performance certification at the platinum level, indicating a sustained excellence in energy management. Volvo Trucks North America provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a full range of diesel, alternative-fuel and all-electric vehicles, and is part of the Volvo Trucks global organization.
Volvo Trucks provides complete shipping answers for tough commercial consumers with its wide diversity of medium and heavy-duty trucks. The customer is serviced through a global network of resellers with 2300 service issues in approximately 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 12 countries around the world. world. In 2022, around 145,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading brands of marine and commercial trucks, buses, structural appliances, and engines. The organization also offers comprehensive financing and service solutions. Volvo Trucks’ paintwork is based on the core values of quality, protection and respect for the environment.
CAPTION: Volvo Trucks North America completely redesigned the new Volvo VNL, filling the all-new model with hundreds of next-generation features that will empower fleets to improve safety, productivity, profitability, and sustainability like never before.
CAPTION: The new Volvo VNL is preferably presented in 4 grades of external and internal equipment with six cab configurations, designed to suit visitor preferences, logo identity and operational use.
CAPTION: The new Volvo VNL is designed with the driving force in the brain to optimise comfort, power and protection at work, in life and at rest. Volvo Trucks evaluated each and every detail of the driving experience, from choosing fabrics that provide a premium look and feel, to redefining cabin lighting and optimising the garage to create a ‘home away from home’ experience for drivers.
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