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A CUSTOMER MAGAZINE FROM VOLVO TRUCKS · ISSUE 1 2021

CASH IN ON FUEL THE FUEL EFFICIENCY ISSUE

26 THROUGH THE YEARS 32 THE BIG MOVE 38 CHASING BETTER, TOGETHER A timeline of Volvo Trucks’ The mining town of Kiruna rises again— Tyson Foods is meeting ambitious advancements in fuel efficiency. two miles away. goals for fuel savings. CONTENTS

THE FUEL EFFICIENCY ISSUE Volvo Trucks aims to help customers cash in on fuel. Take a closer look at the holistic approach to fuel efficiency.

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Through the years Shaping air Cash in on fuel From the first use of unit injectors The FlowBelow AeroKit™ on to the next generation D13TC, follow Volvo VNL and VNR models is With up to 6% in savings the history of Volvo innovation in part of our most fuel efficient spec fuel efficiency. package ever. PAGE 26 PAGE 30

The next generation Volvo D13 Turbo Compound engine is the most fuel efficient we’ve ever offered, with fuel savings so undeniable that we’ve made it standard in our most popular VNL models. Depending on application, the D13TC provides fuel savings up to 6% over our 2020 D13 VGT engine. Thanks to Dynamic Torque and an improved wave piston design, the D13TC now helps almost any fleet in any application save money on fuel. Moving a town Tyson Foods’ high standards The world’s largest iron-ore mine Volvo Trucks is working Learn more at volvotrucks.us/d13tc in Kiruna, Sweden is expanding. So side-by-side with the global food the town relocates, one trailer load giant to improve fuel efficiency at a time. and driver satisfaction. PAGE 32 PAGE 38 The Volvo D13TC 3 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 EDITORIAL START

ANSWERING A penny saved THE CALL elcome to the year’s first edition of Volvo Trucks Magazine. Volvo Trucks assists drivers, We are extremely pleased to present this special Fuel Efficiency issue to kick off 2021. customers, and communities during COVID Before we begin, I certainly must say that the past twelve Wmonths have been extraordinary. While it has been and continues to be a uring the pandemic, Volvo Trucks North America difficult time for so many, I have never been prouder to be a part of the contributed to relief efforts large and small. These transportation industry. Trucking continues to be the backbone of our ranged from supporting industry initiatives to working in local communities. economy, keeping our country supplied and providing a helping hand D Beginning in April 2020, during the first weeks of the to those in need. On the next page you can read about some of the outbreak, three VTNA facilities stepped up to manufacture pandemic efforts conducted here at Volvo Trucks. PPE for local medical facilities, including: the Technical Center in Greensboro, North Carolina; the New River Valley (NRV) manufacturing plant, based in Dublin, Virginia; and the Our cover story, Cash in on Fuel, looks at our holistic approach to Volvo Group Powertrain facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. improving fuel economy. From aerodynamics and engine technology “The face shield was one of the most difficult pieces to truck handling, we are looking at every possible way to bring of equipment to find in our area,” said Franky Marchand, greater fuel savings and a reduced carbon footprint to our customers. vice president and general manager at NRV. “I’m extremely proud of the resourcefulness and willingness to help that our employees—and even their families—exhibited.” We also consider the latest advancements in our next generation In May, Volvo helped provide meals for truck drivers D13 Turbo Compound engine, which is setting new standards for the through the sponsorship of CDLLife’s “Fueling Our Heroes” industry. initiative. Truck driver and social media personality Brittney Richardson conducted the seven-state road trip to provide free, nutritious meals to fellow drivers during COVID-19. Finally, the end of 2020 brought another proud moment for the Throughout the pandemic, VTNA has worked diligently company, and me personally, as we officially began sales of the VNR to ensure that all critical parts of the business such as Electric. The story of how we are ushering in a new, sustainable future parts supply, dealer operations, and uptime support remain for transportation is in this issue. operational.

Now, we invite you to join the global Volvo Trucks family through our stories and photography, to see how we help our valued customers tackle transport challenges here in North America and around the world.

PETER VOORHOEVE President, Volvo Trucks North America

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Facebook North America: facebook.com/VolvoTrucksNorthAmerica Instagram: instagram.com/volvotrucksna/ Professional driver Brittney Richardson distributing meals to fellow truckers as part of the The Volvo Group Powertrain facility in Hagerstown, MD uses 3D “Fueling Our Heroes” campaign. printing capabilities to create personal protective equipment. YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/VolvoTrucksUSA Twitter: twitter.com/volvotrucksna HTTP: www.volvotrucks.us

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leading as it undergoes rapid, significant change,” said Peter Trucks Corporation. “Volvo doesn’t view transportation THE Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “Volvo electrification as a disruption of the existing market—we see Trucks believes and invests in sustainable electromobility. it as an opportunity to invent something completely new Our deep understanding of the transportation ecosystem— and transformational. We are proud to collaborate with our the technology, infrastructure and applications in the partners around the world to bring this vision to life, and it FUTURE trucking industry—has enabled us to deliver a solution that is is especially impressive to see what is being done together both advanced yet easy to own and operate.” with our partners in North America.” The Volvo VNR Electric offers the same visibility and During the announcement, the Volvo Gold Contract IS maneuverability as the highly successful, state-of-the-art Volvo was also introduced as a premier service offering for the NOW VNR regional-haul model. In the Volvo VNR Electric, drivers are VNR Electric. Included in the contract are both scheduled olvo Trucks announced in December 2020 market. Volvo Trucks is manufacturing the VNR Electric truck provided with a familiar human-machine interface, operation and preventative maintenance, towing and vehicle repair— that its VNR Electric model will be at its New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia and design. At the same time, they experience a significantly including the vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries and the complete commercially available in North America. beginning in early 2021. The new vehicle was introduced quieter ride and an improved working environment, reducing electromobility system. This was designed to ensure peak The zero-tailpipe emission, battery-electric during an online launch event. stress and fatigue and increasing overall comfort. vehicle uptime, performance and productivity, through a tractor was designed, developed, and “The Volvo VNR Electric marks a significant step forward “Across the globe, Volvo Trucks is leading the comprehensive coverage approach. The Volvo Gold Contract Vproduced in the U.S. specifically for the North American for electromobility in an industry that we are committed to electrification race,” said Roger Alm, president of Volvo will come standard with the Volvo VNR Electric. ■

Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, hosts The VNR Electric will initially be available as a 4x2 and 6x2 a portion of the virtual launch event during his test drive of the daycab, as well as a 4x2 straight truck. VNR Electric.

“Across the globe, Volvo Trucks is leading the electrification race.”

ROGER ALM, Voorhoeve and other VTNA executives in a roundtable discussion during the VNR Electric virtual launch. For more information VOLVO TRUCKS CORPORATION PRESIDENT visit volvotrucks.us/trucks/vnr-electric.

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nhanced fuel economy packages increased drive efficiency and additional savings. are now available for the Volvo VNL “Volvo Trucks North America takes a holistic and VNR models. These packages approach to fuel efficiency optimization,” says provide up to 16% improvement in Volvo Trucks product marketing manager Allison fuel efficiency savings for the VNL Athey. “While offering these fuel economy and up to 6% fuel efficiency savings packages and making the D13TC engine standard for the VNR over the baseline 2020 in our VNL models, we are working with our Emodels, depending on the package specified. dealers, customers and drivers to build awareness These fuel efficiency packages provide an and provide education on the key areas that have integrated solution, combining aerodynamics and an impact on fuel efficiency throughout the truck’s powertrain technologies for enhanced performance, life cycle.” ■

VNL Plus VNL Advanced VNL Xceed VNR Plus VNR Advanced Package TC Package Package Package Package

Includes Baseline features Includes Plus features Includes Advanced TC Includes Baseline features Includes Plus features and: and: and: and: FUELING features and: • D13 XE package • D13 XE engine* • D13 TC engine • Full FlowBelow • D13 VGT Eco-Torque engine ™ • I-See Predictive cruise • Mirror arm wind AeroKit engine with a more efficient rear axle • Mirror arm wind control deflector • Optimized wheelbase deflector ratio • High efficiency axle** • Extended chassis *This package is only • Ground effects • I-See Predictive cruise • Roof fairing** fairings* available on the VNL 760 control • Trim tab • Ground effects and VNL 860. • Bumper with full air • Chassis fairing flow deflector • Trim tab • Cab side fairing with *VNL 300 uses partial • Cab side fairing with extender chassis fairings. extender PROFITS *VNL 300/400 is *VNR 640/660 has a D13 equipped with the D13 XE package engine with a VGT Eco-Torque engine high efficiency axle. New fuel efficiency packages package. **VNL 740/760/860 only. drive savings of up to 16%

Up to 4%** Up to 12%** Up to 16%** Up to 4%** Up to 6%* Improvement in Improvement in Improvement in Improvement in Improvement in Fuel Efficiency Fuel Efficiency Fuel Efficiency Fuel Efficiency Fuel Efficiency

*Our baseline model is equipped with the most commonly sold specifications and is the reference for our fuel efficiency numbers. **Fuel efficiency results may vary based on model, options content, and more.

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CASH IN ON FUEL Volvo Trucks examines every aspect of fuel efficiency

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Ever since the term “miles per gallon” burst into the public MPGconsciousness during the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970s, America has engaged in a fascinating and imaginative race to chase percentage increases, running them down until there are fewer and fewer slivers of percentages left to capture—and yet there always seem to be more! Another 0.3% gained from a drive train advance, 0.4% in combustion efficiency, 0.8% from improved aerodynamics, until pretty soon the engineers and designers have squeezed out more whole numbers and re-set the race for more energy efficiency. MPG—making that number grow, increasing fuel efficiency—involves so many factors. It’s as enormous as the shape a truck punches out of the wind, and as miniscule as shaving a millimeter from the wave form of a piston. It’s as mathematically precise as gear ratios and still as hard to see as streams of data flowing through the air. It’s the hulking totality of the trucks people drive and the subtle differentiations in the way people drive them. People think of fuel efficiency as a single numeric value— MPG—but so much goes into that one number. At Volvo Trucks, fuel efficiency is an entire philosophy developed around how customers operate their vehicles.

Start at the core To understand this philosophy, start at the engine. A “We’re always trying to keep a truck’s engine is, of course, where fuel is consumed and energy balance between additional cost and is unleashed. Volvo Trucks has made the D13 Turbo Compound customer benefit.” engine (D13TC) standard on the most popular VNL models, because it is the most fuel efficient engine they’ve ever offered JOHN BARTEL, VOLVO TRUCKS DIRECTOR, and it’s the perfect example of their philosophy in action. PRODUCT STRATEGY-DRIVELINE When Volvo Trucks redesigned the D13TC they looked at everything—and optimized most of it. They changed the shape the additional energy to increase efficiency. The engine still of the pistons so fuel sprayed into the chamber more evenly and provides 455 horsepower, but the amount of fuel it takes to is completely atomized, creating a more efficient burn. reach that force is reduced. (See our in-depth profile of the Common rail fuel injection allowed more precise control of D13TC on page 20 of this issue.) the timing, also creating more efficiency. Controlling all of these elements electronically instead of mechanically saved energy. Follow the power Everywhere they looked, Volvo engineers found something to From the engine, the energy released in fuel combustion tweak, something they could do a little bit better. And that’s the is transferred to the powertrain. Conserving efficiency point—they looked everywhere. here is tricky with so many transfer points, each presenting They even looked back in time. The turbo compound opportunities for energy to spill away. concept has been around for 100 years. It’s tried and true Volvo understands that customers tend to think about technology, an important consideration when you’re chasing energy in two ways: as power and as cost. Sometimes the efficiency, according to John Bartel, Volvo Trucks director, job a truck does requires more power, often at the cost of product strategy-driveline. “We’re always trying to keep efficiency. So Volvo looked to offer the best of both. They a balance between additional cost and customer benefit,” developed drivetrain packages that placed power and Bartel says. “And you have to look at the added technology efficiency in a relationship that allowed customers to make in terms of maintenance and the chance of that technology choices to meet their needs. failing. That’s what led us to the turbo compound.” Volvo differentiated the way power is delivered. The D13TC engine takes previously wasted energy from They customized a package that delivers maximum the exhaust and transfers that to mechanical energy on the power—called Performance Mode—that delivers crankshaft. Instead of increasing horsepower, Volvo is using the most torque per horsepower rating available.

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They created Economy Mode, a balance between acceleration and drivability. Engineers can simulate real world performance before they take a fully- mental one. Ask Joel Morrow. Morrow, senior Saving fuel comes naturally to Morrow. And then they came out with Extra Efficiency Mode. built model into aerodynamic testing. They can see down to the millimeter driver and vice president for fleet equipment He’s been taught its importance from an “Extra Efficiency Mode is really focused toward those customers who are when the exit angle off the edge of the wheel well keeps air flowing with the procurement at Ploger Transportation, says, “In “In a very real sense, early age. extremely fuel efficiency-minded,” says Bartel. “Extra Efficiency has more truck, not tripping off into turbulence that costs efficiency. They can see that a very real sense, fuel efficiency describes how fuel efficiency describes “My dad wouldn’t run a lawn mower two torque limiting in the software parameters. It controls the rate of acceleration all the leading edges in the opening of the grill at the bottom of the bumper well you’ve done your job. The components of how well you’ve done seconds longer than he needed to, just to save so you’ll go slower cresting the hills, instead of catching back up to speed direct air into the cooling package, rather than letting it dance around inside the truck and engineering, that’s secondary. your job. gas. It was an easy thing to focus on because we going over the hill just to slow down on the other side with an engine brake. the hood cavity and create drag. You have to have the mindset that fuel efficiency had that preached to us when we were younger,” That’s a huge waste of energy.” But shaping isn’t the only way to affect the fuel efficiency of a massive is what we’re going to do. Achieving that, The components of the Morrow says. form. Why, for instance, create friction—often the enemy of fuel establishing that fuel efficiency is important and truck and engineering, that’s He’s been looking for efficiency ever The shape of the thing efficiency—when you don’t need it? A truck running empty or light doesn’t that we’re going to get it done, that has to be in secondary. You have to since, and, like Volvo, he’s been looking The object of the drivetrain, of course, is to push a 40-ton collection of need all its axles, does it? So Volvo embraced the concept of Adaptive the company culture.” have the mindset that fuel everywhere. Morrow was experimenting with metal and payload down the highway. That takes aerodynamics, thinking Loading, or lifting an axle off the road when a truck is running light. Fuel efficiency is the matrix through which downspeeding before OEMs introduced the about the way air flows over a surface at speed, and finding ways to reduce All that rubber, all that surface area friction, is subtracted from the very everything else can be seen, Morrow says. All efficiency is what concept. “We started swapping out drag. Today, software programs can simulate not only the aerodynamics complex formula that determines how much fuel a truck burns. of the things a driver does to operate safely, we’re going to do.” ratios and playing with different of the truck’s exterior, but airflow through the grill, airflow through the for instance, are also things that increase fuel transmission and engine JOEL MORROW, SENIOR DRIVER MPG is a measure of how you do your job radiator, how temperature affects airflow, how crosswinds shove the cab and efficiency. Typically the same sorts of behaviors AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR FLEET EQUIPMENT combinations in the late 1990s. trailer, and how much yaw a crosswind forces. But fuel efficiency is more than just a mechanical relationship. It’s a increase productivity too. PROCUREMENT AT PLOGER TRANSPORTATION We called it gear fast, run slow.”

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“Twenty years back if we made a software function, that function got us 1% increase in efficiency everywhere. Now you have to improve 30 functions to get 1%. Tomorrow you might have to improve 1,000 functions to get 1%. But we’re going to find them.”

JOHAN AGEBRAND, VOLVO TRUCKS DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MARKETING AND STRATEGIC PRICING

The new D13TC version allows Morrow to should be safely making miles. My job is to figure baffles, which means a lot of sloshing around do more than ever. “I look at traditional ratios, out how to make the truck smart enough to make as the truck accelerates through gears (also you might run a 3.08 or a 3.25 ratio, then we have the decisions on the road, so the drivers don’t the engine brake is dampened a bit during downspeeding that starts at 2.79 and goes down have to,” Morrow says. deceleration). The ride progresses more to 2.47,” Morrow says. “What we’re doing now is smoothly and energy is saved. pushing those limits, getting down to as fast as Automation fuels gains “Starting in about the 1990s, electronics 2.05 with an overdrive, which allows us to have What Morrow is referring to, driver behavior, and computerizing of the engine or other drive multiple gears at highway speed so we can adjust is another place Volvo has looked to wring more components really allowed us to control things to operating based on what’s in front of us.” miles from a gallon of fuel. Small things, like how to such a higher resolution,” according to Johan Morrow, who works closely with Volvo long a foot stays on the accelerator when engine Agebrand, Volvo Trucks director of product engineers, is turning his attention to shift logic braking begins, may seem insignificant—but marketing and strategic pricing, who has been as the driver looks down the road and tries when repeated hundreds of times a route and with the company over 30 years. “Suddenly to understand how the truck should operate multiplied by every driver in a fleet, they add up. we could just do so much more. We could do pulling different weights, how it should work The Volvo I-Shift automated manual certain combinations you couldn’t accomplish over different terrain. He’s trying to optimize transmission overrides some of those mechanically, and we’d get more fuel efficiency performance and operate the truck in its sweet tendencies. For example, it cuts off fuel when out of it.” spot, regardless of circumstance. Morrow the clutch or the engine brake engages. But Agebrand says that, initially, electronic thinks that the more we can program a truck to there are other more subtle developments too. controls allowed manufacturers to reap big anticipate changing conditions, the less the driver Volvo has designed a software option that gains with every tweak. “Twenty years back has to think about. slows acceleration for tankers hauling farm if we made a software function, that function “Drivers get paid by the mile. Their focus product. Typically a milk tanker doesn’t have got us 1% increase in efficiency everywhere,” SAVINGS BY THE NUMBERS Agebrand says. “Now you have to improve For over the road applications, fuel is typically the second largest operating cost. 30 functions to get 1%. Tomorrow you might have to improve 1,000 functions to get 1%. But Even small improvements on fuel efficiency can make a big difference in fuel costs. we’re going to find them. These improvements reduce costs, reduce consumption, reduce emissions. It’s making Average starting Average transportation more sustainable.” fuel economy: 7.18 MPG annual run: 120,000 MILES Where he looks to improve mileage most is situational. Average cost Average annual for fuel: $3.00 GALLON fuel expenditure: $50,139

Fuel efficiency Per vehicle The Volvo VNL 760 sleeper with 1% improvement = $501 annually the Xceed fuel efficiency package can offer savings up to 16% over 2020 base 760 models depending on application.

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A CLOSER LOOK AT AERODYNAMICS

The effect of aerodynamics on fuel efficiency can’t be overstated. Even with improved aerodynamic design, overcoming air resistance accounts for about 40% of fuel consumption when going 60 mph. The form of nearly every modern over-the- road tractor in the US and Canada can trace its aerodynamic roots back to the first Volvo Trucks integrated sleepers.

Today, Volvo models are designed with a host of aerodynamic features meant to save fuel for your specific vehicle and application. Available fuel saving aerodynamic features include: cab side fairings with extenders, bumper with full airflow deflector, chassis fairings, ground effects, mirror arm shroud, roof fairing and trim tab, and the FlowBelow AeroKit.™

“We’re looking at more unique cases where seek information from the fleet owner or the the truck is doing something specific in driver, to better understand conditions and special weather or environmental conditions,” applications. Once that information is known, Agebrand says. He believes that customizing Volvo can adapt products or adjust parameters parameters to meet changing road situations to benefit other fleets operating in similar will continue to provide efficiency gains for conditions. some time. “Connectivity is about getting actual data back from our products and improvements and Data is the new fuel efficiency seeing where they’re optimizing fuel efficiency,” All of those gains are enabled by data. The says Natalie Martin, Volvo Trucks connected trucking industry has been collecting data vehicle business development manager. “At the about its products for years. Mined correctly, population level, you can make assumptions those sets could allow more opportunities and apply them to fleet, while at the fleet level to save fuel. Agebrand sees opportunity in you can see where you found gains and apply data-enabled platforms like predictive cruise that back to the population.” control. If a truck can “know” the road ahead, Some people might not see an obvious it can shift and brake more efficiently over the connection between connectivity and miles course of its route. per gallon. Those billions of invisible data Connectivity gives data relevance and bytes streaming over our heads—they’re a long value. Data points flow from connected Volvo “Connectivity is about getting way from axle ratios and gear shifts, longer vehicles all over the country, driving in unique still from pistons and fuel injectors. But all conditions and circumstances. Aggregated, that actual data back from our those things, and many more, are offshoots of massive data set can reveal insights about fuel products and improvements one bigger thing. consumption and where gains may still be made. and seeing where they’re By parsing back through at a more granular optimizing fuel efficiency.” MPG level, Volvo analysts can see where vehicles At Volvo Trucks, it’s more than a single ™ have overperformed and look more closely to NATALIE MARTIN, VOLVO TRUCKS CONNECTED number. It represents a philosophy and a never- The Volvo VNR 660 sleeper has two fuel efficiency package options and is available with the FlowBelow AeroKit. understand what’s going so right. They might VEHICLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ending pursuit of greater fuel efficiency.■

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SAVINGS COMPOUNDED Volvo Trucks makes the D13 Turbo Compound engine standard in its most popular VNL models

he next generation Volvo D13TC engine will now come standard in all VNL 740, 760 and 860 sleeper models. Originally introduced for customers with long-haul, steady-speed operations, the next generation 13-liter Volvo D13TC can now provide fuel savings for almost any customer in T any application. “We’ve always had a strong tradition of bringing innovations to the industry,” says Johan Agebrand, Volvo Trucks director of product marketing and strategic pricing. “Making the D13TC standard in these VNL’s is another first, just like when we introduced the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission, or in 1983 when we were the first out with the fully integrated sleeper cabs on our trucks.” Fuel consumption is reduced by up to 6 percent compared to the current D13 VGT engine, which does more than lower fuel costs. The energy conservation and resulting improvements in emissions make the D13TC a clear step forward in Volvo’s search for sustainable transport solutions.

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The innovative wave piston design D13TC ENGINE creates a highly SPECIFICATIONS efficient burn.

RATINGS: 405-455 hp, 1,750-1,850 lb-ft

TYPE: Direct injection diesel

DISPLACEMENT: 13L

ENGINE BRAKE: 500 hp @ 2,200 rpm

COMPRESSION RATIO: 18.1

DRY WEIGHT: 2,635 lbs

Exhaust gas flows out of the turbo charger and rotates the turbine in the TC unit. Something for everyone through the exhaust, converting it into useable Fleets that run variable load applications, mechanical energy that is transferred back to including tanker, bulk haul and flat-bed deliveries, the engine. The additional horsepower is fed can benefit from Volvo’s next-generation turbo directly to the crankshaft, delivering the compound system. The expansion to additional improvement in fuel efficiency. applications is made possible by Dynamic Torque The system features a robust, completely and other innovations. mechanical design. No additional routine Dynamic Torque is a system that enables maintenance to the engine is required for the TC the driver to operate the truck in a more fuel- unit. The fixed geometry turbo is designed to meet efficient manner by adjusting to the exact load the 1.2 million mile B50 life of the engine. without impacting performance. The engine also offers three individual drive modes, as well Real world results as an additional 405 horsepower rating and the Ryan MacDonald is president at Tom next evolution of the Volvo Trucks’ patented MacDonald Trucking in Nova Scotia. Early on he wave piston design. These updates enable saw the advantages Turbo Compounding could further-increased fuel efficiency over a wider offer their fleet. He began ordering VNL 760s range of loads, applications, vehicle speeds and with the D13TC engine in 2018. He says that engine RPMs. change has had a huge impact on fuel savings. “Whenever we think about fuel economy, “Every truck we replace with a VNL, we’re our first question is what will the customer continuing to get improvements upwards of 2 be asking the truck to do,” says Agebrand. mpg, so we are still seeing up to $15,000 savings “Every truck we replace with Up to 50 horsepower “With this generation of the D13TC and our per truck per year. That’s money we can reinvest is recaptured and a VNL, we’re continuing to directed back to the integrated driveline, we’re now able to use in our drivers by increasing their wages, their get improvements upwards of crankshaft. extreme downspeeding to maintain road speed pension plan and other incentives that help retain at lower RPM, saving more fuel for a wider and attract new drivers.” 2 mpg, so we are still seeing variety of applications.” “Improved fuel efficiency continues to be a way up to $15,000 savings per we can return cash to the customer’s bottom line,” truck per year.” How it works according to Volvo’s Agebrand. “The D13TC is an The D13TC utilizes turbo compounding outstanding example of how we are reducing the RYAN MACDONALD, PRESIDENT, technology that recovers energy typically wasted cost per mile.” ■ TOM MACDONALD TRUCKING

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Volvo Trucks uses an old concept in their newest engine. “THE TURBO COMPOUND CONCEPT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR 100 YEARS, BUT THERE’S STILL A LOT OF POTENTIAL IN HOW YOU OPTIMIZE IT.”

Volvo Trucks is introducing a next generation 13-liter turbo compound engine, the D13TC. John Bartel, Volvo Trucks director, product strategy-driveline, discusses the engine enhancements and what they mean for fleets.

What makes the D13TC different from other turbo compound engines? “You have two choices when you make a turbo compound engine. Most prior applications The next generation used the compound turbine to create additional horsepower, to make a 500 hp engine a 520 D13TC is up to 6% more hp engine, for instance. We’re not doing that, but instead using it to gain efficiency. We are efficient than Volvo’s getting the same horsepower but burning less fuel. Because we’re capturing that energy out current 2020 D13. of the exhaust, we can put a little less fuel in each cylinder.”

It is 11% more efficient What applications are best for the D13TC? than the 2015 model. “Any application that needs fuel efficiency and drivability, combined with good power and The Volvo D13TC peak torque. Sleepers or daycabs that run a lot of highway miles, that’s where the TC really uses two turbines in shines. The TC is nice for fleets running decent loads for significant miles and trying to get series. The first is the their best fuel efficiency. It’s effective over a much broader range of applications than our first turbocharger turbine; generation of TC engines.” the second is part of the turbo compound unit What will drivers notice with the new engines? and is geared back to the crankshaft. “It’s much better on the driver. It’s better on the inside acoustics than a typical engine going down to 900 rpm. You would expect a normal 13-liter engine on lower numerical ratio to be a 2.64 rear axle ratio. The D13TC would be a 2.47 rear axle ratio equivalent. And with the turbo compound, as exhaust is constantly coming through the unit and the recovered power is going directly back to the crankshaft, it’s much more of a constant energy stream to the crankshaft, so it’s smoother running. That creates a lot less stress on the driver. Drivers get used to it—so much so that when they get into a different truck, they notice more noise.”

What’s different about this engine from the first generation of Volvo turbo compounds? “In our first generation TC engines, we knew what applications would be good and which wouldn’t and we tried to keep the applications as limited as possible. Now, we have further optimized the engine so it’s no longer the case that you have to be in a very specific duty cycle to get the maximum benefit out of it. We also optimized it with our I-Shift transmission to enable control of the shift points and keep it within fuel-efficient rpms at all times. We can downspeed the engine and save fuel.” ■

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1974 1994 1959 THE VOLVO D12 ENGINE 2002 VOLVO F86 LAUNCHED LAUNCHED IN NORTH AMERICA IN NORTHEASTERN U.S. The new engine features electronic A injectors and an engine brake. NEXT GENERATION VNL AND VNM DEBUT The VNL and VNM were 1996 completely updated with enhanced aerodynamic features and a roomier interior. VOLVO VN LAUNCHED The VN line was introduced with an aerodynamic shape that dramatically improved fuel efficiency, sparking a History 1979 revolution in truck design.

VOLVO UNVEILS 2004 THE INTERCOOLER 20% REDUCTION OVER A DECADE VOLVO TITAN, VOLVO VIKING, New technology lowered Fuel consumption in Volvo Trucks’ VOLVO STARKE LAUNCHED engine temperature improving engines was reduced by nearly 20% IN US fuel consumption and reliability. globally over the last 10 years, resulting First appearance of Volvo Trucks in in a corresponding reduction in CO2 of North American market. emissions. 50& 70& Innovation 60s 80s 90s 00s Milestones in fuel efficiency at Volvo Trucks 1964 1983 VOLVO INTRODUCES THE TITAN TIPTOP/F88 VOLVO INTRODUCES THE 2006 Originally planned for North America, the INTEGRAL SLEEPER MODEL ALL NEW F88 included a 10-liter engine prepared POWERTRAIN The North American market gets its for turbocharging. OFFERING first ever integrated cab and sleeper option. Volvo introduces the new family of Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines designed to meet the US ’07 emissions regulations.

26 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 history 2011 VOLVO INTRODUCES XE POWERTRAIN PACKAGES AND “DOWNSPEEDING” ince the Volvo Group built its first The innovative “downspeeding” truck in Sweden in 1928, innovation concept reduces fuel consumption S has been part of the company’s while maintaining vehicle performance. DNA. Improvements in fuel efficiency have been a part of nearly every major product introduction since Volvo Trucks first entered 2013 the US in 1959. Our pioneering breakthroughs in aerodynamics, engine performance, and VOLVO I-SHIFT AUTOMATED connectivity have consistently set new MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2017 standards in the North American trucking BECOMES STANDARD industry for more than six decades. 2007 NEW VNL AND VNR SERIES Enhanced aerodynamics and connectivity are just part of the long list of improvements in Volvo’s new North American highway tractors. VOLVO I-SHIFT TRANSMISSION LAUNCHED FOR NORTH AMERICA The revolutionary I-Shift automated 2018 2021 manual transmission set a new standard XCEED BECOMES MOST FUEL for performance and led an industry 2016 EFFICIENT OFFERING EVER migration away from manual units. VOLVO ANALYTICS Volvo Trucks Xceed package with the VOLVO SUPER TRUCK D13TC engine and FlowBelow AeroKitTM 2009 CONCEPT VEHICLE offer up to 16% better fuel efficiency on Volvo achieves 12+MPG with the VNL 760 and 860 than the baseline its Super Truck effort. Many of the models. engineering breakthroughs will be incorporated in the new VNL and 25TH ANNIVERSARY FOR VNL VNR series a year later. The aerodynamic VNL celebrates 25 years of innovations in fuel efficiency.

Volvo introduces EPA ’10 Volvo SCR engines and Volvo Enhanced Cruise (VEC). 10s 20s

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VOLVO D13 TURBO 2019 VOLVO ENGINEERS ARE ALREADY COMPOUND ENGINE HARD AT WORK DEVELOPING The Volvo D13TC is introduced using TOMORROW’S FUEL EFFICIENCY Turbo Compounding to reduce fuel BREAKTHROUGHS consumption. This innovation drives an industry-wide push for efficiency NEXT GENERATION TURBO in engine technology. COMPOUND ENGINE The D13TC is enhanced with a variety of parameter options that make fuel savings possible for almost all highway applications. Transport Improvements STORY: JENNIFER EDWARDS • PHOTO: PATRICK DALY

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FLOW™ New FlowBelow AeroKit improves aerodynamics

olvo Trucks is adding to its aerodynamic offerings with the new FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit™. The package includes a system of wheel covers and fairings designed for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. “The new FlowBelow package offers our customers an enhanced aerodynamic option, providing up to an additional 1% increase in fuel efficiency when combined with our most aerodynamic truck spec. By pairing it Vwith the Xceed fuel efficiency package, and a dry van with trailer skirts, we can further reduce the environmental footprint and provide even greater fuel efficiency increases,” says Allison Athey, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North America. The FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit minimizes turbulence and improves aerodynamics by surrounding the drive wheels to better manage the air that moves around the tractor while in motion. The system consists of wheel covers, a center fairing between the wheels and a “The aerodynamics rear fairing behind the wheels. of our trucks have These pieces maintain control of the airflow from end to end, keeping the air running a significant impact along the side of the truck and around the wheels. The air is then funneled out at the back of the truck, jumping the gap between truck and trailer. on fuel efficiency “Heavy-duty trucks experience a great deal of turbulence and drag due to their sheer and our customers’ size and the speed at which they travel down the road,” according to Josh Butler, president bottom line.” and founder, FlowBelow Aero, Inc. “The FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit significantly decreases the impact of those factors, optimizing the surface along the side of the truck to make it ALLISON ATHEY, more aerodynamic, leading to better fuel mileage and real savings for customers.” PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER, Volvo Trucks currently offers factory-installed FlowBelow wheel covers and fairings VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA separately, as well as the full FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit included with the Xceed fuel efficiency package as a customer option for truck orders in a variety of axle configurations. Factory installation of the FlowBelow system is now available for all VNL and VNR models. ■

30 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 31 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 THE ASSIGNMENT STORY: ALASTAIR MACDUFF · PHOTO: FREDRIC ALM · ILLUSTRATION: DAN HAMBE MOVING KIRUNA When officials in the northern Swedish city of Kiruna realized that mining work threatened their living environment, they made a drastic decision: to move the entire city. Special transporter Mikael Wallner and one of his Volvo FH trucks became part of the huge relocation project.

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THE MINE AND THE RELOCATION PROJECT “We’ll move Hjalmar Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (LKAB) produces have targeted a smooth transition, where Lundbohmsgården in three around 80 percent of all the iron ore dialogue with the community is open and installments, as the whole house produced in the EU. constant and financial compensation has is too big to move in one go.” They employ around 4,000 workers and been offered to those affected. So far, around are 100 percent owned by the Swedish state. 650 million euros have been paid out to the LKAB is committed to creating a ‘green buffer community and property owners. Another MIKAEL WALLNER, zone’ between the mine and the remaining one billion euros have been reserved for the COMPANY OWNER AND TRUCK DRIVER buildings on the original site in Kiruna. They ongoing project.

THE MINE THE CITY OF KIRUNA KIRUNA – NEW LOCATION – OLD LOCATION The Kiruna mine is the largest and The move of Kiruna is taking most modern underground iron ore Kiruna is the northernmost town in place in phases, where the most mine in the world. It has an ore body Sweden and dates back to 1900, important historical buildings are which is more than two miles long, when LKAB decided to start mining being relocated to the new city t’s not every day we carry something this precious!” 130 yards at its thickest and reaches for iron ore. It is situated between center a few miles away. shouts Mikael Wallner as he inches his Volvo FH truck a depth of more than a mile. two mountains, Luossavaara and forward as slowly as possible. Through the autumn Kiirunavaara. mist, a highly unusual load is visible on the trailer. Part of a 120-year-old building that functions as a local museum is being transported five km to a new location in the fast-growing ‘new’ city of Kiruna. Around 20,000 people live in this atmospheric setting deep in northern Lapland, where the world’s largest iron ore tunnel mine was founded in 1900. For B over a century, miners have tunneled so deep that they have now literally undermined the town. The resulting subsidence, known as deformation, has weakened the structure of buildings and opened huge cracks in the earth itself, which grow wider and A several yards closer to the city every year.

If a move did not take place now, it was feared that much of Kiruna would collapse into the earth over the next century. This fear led Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (LKAB), the Swedish state-owned company that operates the mine, to make the momentous decision to move the parts of the city affected– houses and all—more than two miles to the east. 650 While the majority of buildings have been demolished and rebuilt in the new location, many historical and culturally 750 important structures have had to be relocated—carefully and gently, using trucks, trailers and power tractors, as well as 850 equipment needed for precision lifting and placement. 950 THE ORE BODY MOVING HJALMAR LUNDBOHMSGÅRDEN

The particularly significant object being safely transported The ore body of the Kiruna mine Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården, referred to by many 1050 to its new location on this day is Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården, continuously changes shape and as the “heart of Kiruna”, was moved from central position, causing the destabilization Kiruna to Luossavaara, a stretch of more than two a listed building that now serves as a local museum. Hjalmar 1150 Lundbohm was LKAB’s first manager in Kiruna, who made of the city of Kiruna. In 2004, a plan miles. Due to its size, it had to be moved in three to move the city was made. The separate parts. a major contribution to the design of the city. “We will move 1250 project is still ongoing. some eight to ten houses in total,” says Mikael Wallner. “Some, such as this one, have to be moved in parts. We’ll move Hjamar 1350 Lundbohmsgården in three installments, as the whole building is too big to move in one go. We will 1000 2000 3000 4000 transport it around four km, a route that will take us about half a day to complete.”

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As the historic buildings all weigh between 120 and 330 tons, A heavy-duty project such as this naturally depends there are challenges—that’s when it becomes interesting!” ensuring that the way ahead is kept clear. all weights on the trucks must be calculated precisely so that on tight teamwork between several parties. Firstly, PEAB When out on site, Mikael normally works together with The nearly three mile relocation uses the exit at the city’s balance is maintained. Apart from the physical challenges, exposes the foundations, then sub-contractor Veolia his colleague, Jan. The pair have been part of the same team Bromsgatan before the truck negotiates a slow journey along the main logistical concern when moving buildings is hoists the structures onto beams using hydraulic jacks. for around 30 years and trust each other implicitly with all a closed-off main road, the E10. The final destination is keeping on schedule so that traffic on public roads is not According to Mikael Wallner, the hardest part is lifting the logistics involved. reached via a small, single-track road at Luossavaara. There delayed. The routes along which the structures travel must the buildings. “Veolia lifts the buildings from the ground, are several interested spectators as the historic building is be closed off and strictly controlled. using Volvo wheel loaders and excavators to palletize them. “I feel secure when working with Jan. It’s vital to stay calm lowered safely onto the site where it will shortly re-open as an My colleague Lars Alm, and I then load the houses from and take it easy. The toughest job we have is carried out by the intact local museum. Mikael Wallner explains that the roads have been well the beams. Like everything else, the more you prepare, the person that goes alongside and manages the trailer—to keep Meanwhile, Mikael Wallner recalls that he has actually prepared for the big move. Building company PEAB, which better. Preparation is absolutely key.” track of slope, steering and level. The one who manages the moved many large items that are hard to transport, including has overall responsibility for this specific project, constructed Having spent 40 of his 60 years on the road, it is no trailer has a greater responsibility than the driver.” airplanes and boats. The only things left on his and Jan’s special routes to and from the buildings, as many were understatement to say that Mikael Wallner is a hugely Hjalmar Lundbohmsgården is on the move. Mikael bucket list are submarines and helicopters. “But at least now remote and without roads leading all the way to the door. experienced driver. Born into an agricultural family, both creeps forward as slowly as possible as the 30-meter-long we’ve participated in moving a city!” he says. ■ “They also had to move poles, bus stops and other obstacles his grandfather and father have owned haulage firms. When structure sits securely on the trailer of his Volvo FH. Jan to clear our route,” says Mikael, adding: “Permission was starting his operation, Mikael chose a different sector than Alm stands at the side of the truck, guiding and making sure also needed from Kiruna municipality, to ensure carrying his family, focusing on special transports—hence the Kiruna balance is maintained. Ahead through the mist, PEAB and capacity for bridges and aqueducts.” assignment. “The job is different every day. I like it when Veolia employees form a guard-of-honor for the building,

M WALLNERS SPECIALTRANSPORTER AB

Founded in: 2001.

Owner: Mikael Wallner

Number of employees: 10, of which 3 are trained road transport leaders.

Number of trucks: 8 of which 4 are Volvos.

Volvo truck models: 3 Volvo FH16, 1 Volvo FH12.

Big customers: Nordschakt, NCC och Skanska.

Loads: All types of special transport.

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CHASING BETTER, Together

Tyson Foods partners with Volvo Trucks on a never-ending quest to transport products more efficiently and reduce environmental impact

“Before we spec a truck, we have to spec drivers who will drive the Tyson way.”

PHIL VAN HOOK, TYSON FOODS’ DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS

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yson Foods produces one in every intelligently. The two companies have a set of shared core five pounds of chicken, beef and values that are perfectly aligned. “We need folks like Volvo pork consumed in the US. That’s Trucks pushing the envelope right alongside us,” says Lyall. 19,000 truckloads each week It’s common to hear Tyson team members quote business traveling across North America. author Marshall Goldsmith’s book What Got You Here, Won’t The volume alone is enough to Get You There. The book’s theme sums up Tyson’s commitment “Working alongside make transportation a key to their to always improving and has dovetailed seamlessly with Volvo’s Volvo each day, putting success. At Tyson, the connection promise to drive progress. our faith in innovation, to trucking goes much deeper than daily logistics. It represents their People first allows Tyson to reach fuel heritage. Tyson employs 1,350 drivers in their private fleet. The efficiency levels that T “John H. Tyson is our chairman and his grandfather deliveries to grocery stores, restaurants, and food service advance the company’s started the company by running live chickens out of operations include almost every type of route: small rural roads, sustainability goals for Northwest Arkansas to markets in the Midwest,” says Rob interstate highways, and difficult to navigate cities. Countless Lyall, Tyson’s vice president of transportation. From their customers and stakeholders all depend on Tyson to get fresh years to come.” beginnings as a transportation company in 1935, Tyson food where it needs to be, on time and without disruption. expanded first to selling chicks and feed, then to processing, Phil Van Hook knows a thing or two about meeting JUSTIN KISSINGER, TYSON FOODS’ and eventually into one of the world’s largest protein Tyson’s transportation challenge head on. After more than two SENIOR MANAGER OF ASSET PROCUREMENT TRANSPORTATION producers. Always driven to improve. decades with Tyson, the director of transportation operations Today Tyson believes it plays a critical role in feeding the says it always comes down to the people behind the wheel. world. To that end, they have set ambitious goals and strive “It starts with the driver. When we recruit and train drivers, each day to adhere to five key pillars of sustainability: animal we look for men and women with strong morals and good welfare, food, workplace, community, and the environment. character—individuals who can uphold our commitments to safety, reliability and customer service.” “Before we spec a truck, we have to spec drivers who will drive the Tyson way,” says Van Hook. “Once we have the right team of drivers in place, we then take on the task of spec’ing vehicles.” Safety and reliability are paramount, reports Van Hook, as the potential cost of driver injury, downtime and truck repair are too high to contemplate. Tyson driver trainer James Ellis adds, “From equipment improvements to driver comfort solutions, every upgrade that Tyson has made to their trucks has always been designed for the betterment of drivers.”

Shared values Spec’ing it all out Tyson remains a brand rooted in hard work, humility and In North America alone, Tyson runs more than 1,100 purpose. That purpose is to feed a growing population, to drive tractors in their private fleet to accommodate the 19,000 positive change and to make the world a little better every day. shipments they deliver to customers each week. Their It takes sophisticated planning and logistics to manage the private fleet, which includes 649 Volvo units, covers 40% of multiple dynamics involved in Tyson Foods’ supply chain. But their overall freight moves. “With that kind of impact, it takes an even bolder vision and key strategic partnerships to and with the miles that need to be covered feed the world sustainably. each day, it’s critical that we have the right Volvo Trucks has become one of those important partners transportation partner—one that places a high for Tyson. Together they are teaming to use resources more value on safety and efficiency,” according to effectively, increase fuel efficiency, and move product more Rob Lyall.

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“Working alongside Volvo each day, putting our engineering team a challenge. He said, “I need Volvo to adds Vick. “We’ve worked together to improve aerodynamics faith in innovation, allows Tyson to reach fuel efficiency help us get 8 miles per gallon of moving fuel economy by shortening the wheelbase and minimizing the trailer levels that advance the company’s sustainability out of our trucks. That’s your goal. That’s your target. gap. Tyson has entrusted us to spec their new vehicles goals for years to come,” says Justin Kissinger, senior Can you get it done?” with the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit™, which includes a manager of asset procurement transportation. Glenn and the team had a simple response, system of wheel covers and fairings designed for improved Kissinger also notes an openness to new ideas. “In “Challenge accepted.” aerodynamics and greater fuel efficiency.” Volvo, we have a partner that is unafraid to go there The two companies worked together to introduce The ongoing effort is paying off. Working with Volvo in with us,” he says. “In terms of integrating and adapting new technologies and improvements. This has led the last five years, Tyson has achieved an annual goal of 2% new technology, Tyson’s focus is always on finding new Tyson to make the Volvo VNL 740 powered by a D13 improvement in fuel economy across the entire fleet. ways to drive fuel efficiency without compromising Turbo Compound engine a preferred tractor in their driver comfort or satisfaction. The question is how to long haul fleet. Looking ahead balance innovation while also keeping the driving force “We need folks “We work with Volvo to spec equipment that will “Volvo helped us meet and exceed expectations,” says TYSON FOODS happy and effective on the road? Working with Volvo, like Volvo Trucks put us on a continued path toward our end goal—better Justin Kissinger. “They knew what we needed in terms of fuel we know we can get there.” pushing the envelope fuel economy, better efficiency, and better durability. economy and sustainability, and they helped us go above and Springdale Based in: right alongside us.” Our two companies continue to learn from one beyond our 8 miles per gallon goal and threshold. Springdale, Arkansas The 8-mile challenge another, and I feel that Volvo truly listens to our needs,” “Our next target? 10 miles per gallon.”

About three years ago, Kissinger gave national ROB LYALL, TYSON FOODS’ VP says Kissinger. Never resting. Always improving. Isn’t that what chasing accounts manager Glenn Vick and the Volvo OF TRANSPORTATION “Turbo Compounding was just the beginning,” better is all about? ■ Territories covered: Global

Founder: John W. Tyson

Company started: 1935

Number of employees: 140,000+ globally (1,350 North American Drivers)

Number of trucks: 1,162 (649 Volvos)

Major loads: Refrigerated goods for major brands including Tyson Chicken, Jimmy Dean Sausage, Hillshire Farm, Ballpark Franks, and ibp Trusted Excellence

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here’s no better way to wrap up our Fuel Efficiency issue than spotlighting the VNR 660. This latest T entry in the VNR line is the lightest weight, high-roof sleeper we offer. Designed for regional haul fleets that are 16% focused on both payload capacity and driver comfort, the SAVINGS ON FUEL VNR 660 allows for longer trailer sizes without sacrificing fuel efficiency or productivity.

Volvo Trucks offers a variety of packages to maximize fuel FlowBelow AeroKit™. The Volvo VNL 760 with Xceed has efficiency and productivity for your application. The Xceed produced fuel savings of up to 16% compared to the VNL Fuel Efficiency package features the D13TC engine plus 760 baseline model. Results will vary based on customer our full array of aerodynamic improvements, including the applications and specs.

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