Volvo Trucks

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Volvo Trucks

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The Value of Fuel Efficiency

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Three Key Takeaways

1) Properly Tuned Vehicle: Optimize driveline, aerodynamics and tires

2) Driver Training and Development Volvo Trucks Academy OLT/ILT driver training

3) Prove the Value Put a number on it? The New Value Calculator

Fuel efficiency takes ... Preparation and teamwork

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What is your:

1. Cruise Speed? 4. Terrain?

2. GCW ? 5. Current Driveline?

3. Diminishing Loads? 6. Emissions Technology?

Where do I start? Your driveline should be based on what’s important to you

Remember: All current Volvo driveline choices get 5% better fuel economy

vs. pre 2010 non SCR Technology.

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2012 Build Percentages

• Volvo Power : 21,216 - 76%

• I-Shift: 10,931 - 56%

Volvo Power: growing in popularity

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1. XE 13

2. XE 16

3. Eco Torque, Direct

Drive I-Shift

2.47 rear axle ratio.

4. Dual Torque, Direct

Drive 10 Spd. Manual

2.47 rear axle ratio.

Fuel-saver driveline options

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• Volvo D13 - 405HP/1450-1650

• Volvo D13 - 425HP/1450-1750

• Volvo D13 - 455HP/1550-1750

• 1.5% Fuel economy Improvement

vs. Overdrive.

Dual Torque Direct-drive 10-speed manual

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Transmission

• Eaton Fuller FR-15210B

• Eaton Fuller FRM-15210B *

* Note: RWJG is a CA (Customer Adaptation) and

requires factory and Eaton approval.

Dual Torque Direct-drive 10-speed manual

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Rear Axle ratio

• 2.47

Limitations

• Engine torque cannot be uprated

beyond rated torque of installed

transmission

• Drivability in the mountains vs. Eco

Torque

• Requires experienced drivers to

maximize fuel economy

Dual Torque Direct-drive 10-speed manual

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Eco Torque with I-Shift Direct drive

• Volvo D11 - 385HP/1450-1250

• Volvo D13 - 405HP/1650-1450

• Volvo D13 - 425HP/1750-1450

• Volvo D13 - 455HP/1750-1550

• Volvo D13 - 475HP/1650-1450

• Volvo D13 - 500HP/1750-1550

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Transmission

• Volvo I-Shift AT2612D Direct Drive12-

Spd for D11 and D13

• 2.47 Rear Axle Ratio

Advantages

• Great in Hilly or Flat Terrain

• Performance and fuel economy at

slower speeds

• 1.5% better fuel economy vs.

overdrive.

Eco Torque with I-Shift Direct drive

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• Most fuel efficient driveline in the industry

• Differentiator: No one else has it

• 21st Annual Technical Achievement Award (TWNA)

It’s a game changer! XE 13: exceptional fuel efficiency

Engine Choices

• D13-425HP 1750 LB-FT XE

• D13-455HP 1750 LB-FT XE

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Delivering exceptional fuel efficiency! XE13 driveline integration

Downspeeding:

the key to saving fuel

• RPM at 65 mph: - 1150

• 3% fuel savings vs. overdrive

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XE13 fuel efficiency package Designed for North American interstate highways

Ideal package for:

• Long haul and regional haul routes

• Bulk haulers

• Lighter Payloads

• Loaded outbound with empty backhaul

• Cruise speeds between 62-68mph

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• On-highway application

• Max GCW 80K lbs with a 40K lb rear axle

• Max GCW 143K lbs with a 46K lb rear axle

• Maintains roadspeed better at grade under

load

XE16 fuel efficiency package

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• D16 500/2050

• I-Shift Overdrive 0.78:1

• 6x4 - 2.64 (40K) Low-Pro 22.5/ app. 521rev/mile

• 6x4 - 3.21,(46K)11R 22.5/ app. 495 rev/mile

• RPM at 65 mph: - 1150 rpm for 2.64 (80k gcw)

• RPM at 65 mph: - 1334 rpm for 3.21 (143k gcw)

XE16 fuel efficiency package

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