Volvo has introduced an Optimized Series of regional haul tractors, which the company says offer improved fuel efficiency and payload. The series includes eight models intended for regional tanker, bulk haul, refrigerated, dry van or ...
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Fuel economy testing that will compare the fuel economy of a European Volvo cabover to that of a North American conventional tractor, are back on at Transport Canada's Blainville, Que. plant. The tests, conducted by FPInnovations' ...
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Volvo Trucks has announced the availability of an XE (exceptional efficiency) package for its 11-litre engine. The XE11 will be available on Volvo VNM and VNL models, rated at up to 80,000 lbs. The engine will be aimed at LTL, ...
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The Volvo FH16, Volvo's new truck for heavy long-haul operations, has been tested in the toughest of all environments: Australia. Over a period of two days, it was put through its paces by journalists Brian Weatherley and Steve Brooks, both ...
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Does your company have a driver retention problem, or is it actually a recruitment issue? Tamara Miller, director of programs and services with Trucking HR Canada said the two causes of turnover should not be lumped together. She noted an ...
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Volvo Trucks has revealed a plan to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North American market. As part of its plan, the company will commence limited production of DME-powered vehicles in 2015. ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo's subsidiary Volvo Trucks has launched its new FMX truck at the ongoing Bauma 2013 trade fair in Munich, Germany. The truck is available with two engine options including the 11L, D11 Euro-6 engine ...
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Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo's subsidiary Volvo Trucks has introduced Volvo VNX heavy-haul tractor at the ongoing 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, US. The vehicle is powered by the company's 16L ...
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Between a man-sized mouse, two foul-tempered ducks, and a cross-dressing rabbit, animated comedies have long aimed to strike a balance between innocence and irreverence. At its best, The Act, a self-described interactive comedy, straddles ...
Volvo has unveiled a new hybrid bus which the company is claiming to be 37% more fuel efficient than its diesel version. The new bus is powered by a small 4-cylinder diesel engine and is equipped with I-Shift gearchanging system which ...
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