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Compressed Natural Gas Euro 6 engine FEATURES AND BENEFITS The Volvo FE CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is primarily devel- oped for operations involving short driving cycles with repeated • Specially designed for urban transports such as garbage or stop and starts, such as refuse collection and local distribution. inner city distribution. The Volvo FE CNG is powered by a 9-litre Euro 6 engine fea- • 9-litre CNG engine produces 320 hp and 1356 Nm. turing spark ignition technology that produces up to 320 hp and • Tank system for up to 160 m3 methane gas. 1356 Nm of torque. • Easy access with 90 degree door opening. Thanks to its six-speed fully-automatic , the • Excellent visibility. retains the same excellent driveability and productivity as the con- • No need of AdBlue. ventional Volvo FE. The automatic transmission also gives faster • The engine requires no DPF regeneration. driveline response. • No maintenance of the DPF filter. The gas tank system has capacity for up to 160 m3 methane • Whole Vehicle Type Approved (WVTA)*. gas, with 3 or 4 tanks fitted on both sides of the chassis. The cab offers high comfort with its ergonomic driving position, ergonomically designed seats, low noise level and world-class safety. The driver’s environment is ergonomically designed to make * CoC (Certificate of Conformity) needs to be manually updated by market homologation engineer in the Hdoc (Homologation document) system for this it easy to manoeuvre the vehicle whatever the traffic situation. solution if WVTA-EC (Whole Vehicle Type Approval) is required.

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The core components of the CNG concept with option S90202 FE CNG 2x4 gas tanks.

Optimized driveline for city traffic Volvo FE safety cab The CNG engine – G9K320 – is a 9-litre Euro 6 engine using The FE cab has an injury-preventive design featuring energy- spark ignition technology. It can deliver up to 320 hp and 1356 absorbing materials that effectively shield the driver and passenger. Nm of torque. Generally a CNG engine is perceived less noisy The cab’s safety level corresponds to the Swedish requirements than equivalent at idle speed with no load. as per BOF10 (Vehicle Regulations), which among other things The Volvo FE CNG is equipped with a six-speed fully-automatic means it offers immense safety in roll-over situations. transmission – AL306. The hydraulic power transmission absorbs It is fitted as standard with FUP (Front Underrun Protection), a all snatch and unevenness in the driveline. In the gearbox’s torque safety system integrated into the front bumper beam. It prevents converter, engine torque is multiplied to provide high starting trac- smaller oncoming vehicles from becoming wedged under the tion. The software that controls the gearbox provides optimal fuel truck in a frontal collision. economy and driving comfort. The large windscreen has tinted glass. It can also be specified There are two types of reliable rear axles to choose between – with electric heating. There is the option of doors with low kerb- RSS1344C with single reduction or RSH1370F with hub reduction. view windows, that considerably increase the driver’s visibility alongside the cab. CNG tanks for capacity up to 160 m3 The operating range is from 80 km to approximately 400 km and Functional and ergonomically depends on the driving cycle, type of bodywork and number of The driver’s seat is ergonomically designed, with height and long- gas tanks installed on the vehicle. itudinal adjustment and adjustment of the seat cushion angle and Volvo FE CNG has 3 or 4 tanks for compressed natural gas backrest angle. It is also possible to specify seats with an integrated fitted on both sides of the chassis. The gas tanks, meet rigorous safety belt and there is a variety of equipment levels, for instance standards, are made of steel and are designed to resist a pressure with air suspension and power adjustment. of 500 bar. (2,5 times the normal pressure). The steering wheel is adjustable. Frequently used controls are A standard equipped truck carries 120 m3 of gas, compressed within easy reach in or just behind the steering wheel. The door to 200 bar, distributed in 3 x 100 litre tanks on each side. Optional panel houses the controls for the power windows and there is also supplementary 100 litre gas tank on each side are offered, with a a storage compartment here. total capacity of 40 m3 (+ 30 % operating range). The instrument panel has clear instruments and logically posi- Standard fuel filling system is NGV1 (car nozzle). As an option tioned controls. The gear lever and parking brake are located on also fuel filling system NGV1+NGV2 (truck nozzle) is available. the engine tunnel.

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Volvo FE CNG standard offering SPECIFICATION Gross Vehicle Weight: 18-26 t Chassis height: CHH-MED Engine type designation ...... G9K320, EU6 Axle configuration: 4x2 (19 t), 6x2 (19.5 - 26 t) RIGID Max power output at 2000-2100 r/min ...... 320 hp (239 kW) Max revs...... 2200 r/min Wheel base: 3500 / 3700 / 3900 /4100 /4300 / 4500 / Max torque at 1300-1400 r/min...... 1356 Nm 4750 mm No. of cylinders...... 6 Engine: G9K320, EU6 ...... 114 mm Gearbox: AL306 ...... 144.5 mm 3 Rear axle: RSS1344C / RSH1370F Displacement ...... 8.9 dm ...... 12:1 Cab: CAB-DAY Economy rev range...... 1200–1700 r/min Suspension: FSS-LEAF / FSS-AIR only RSS-AIR Oil system capacity...... 27.6 l Gas tanks: 2x3 100 litres tanks Oil filter...... Full-flow Exhaust direction: EXD-VERR Cooling system capacity...... 12.4 l Dry weight (base engine)...... 737 kg Option offering System voltage engine...... 12 V System voltage truck and starter motor...... 24 V • Gearbox mounted PTO (PR-HP6TH, PR-HP6TL or PR- Engine brake...... No engine brake available HP4TL). Engine PTO...... No engine PTO available • Gearbox integrated hydraulic retarder (RET-TPT). No other auxiliary brake is available.

Option sales variants Power hp Torque Nm S90200 Compressed Natural Gas - air conditioning conver- sion 320 1356 Nm S90201 Compressed Natural Gas - with retarder 1300-1400 r/min S90202 Compressed Natural Gas - 2x4 gas tanks 300 1400 320 hp (239 kW) S90203 Compressed Natural Gas - two fuel fill connections 2000-2100 r/min

(NGV1+NGV2) 280 1300 S90208 Compressed Natural Gas - full air suspension

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Tank volume – gas quantity Gas tanks Total gas Total gas Equivalent volume (m3) quantity (kg) diesel volume (l) 2x3 100 litres 120 m3 88 kg 88 l S90203, FE CNG two fuel fill positions for fast fill. 2x4 100 litres 160 m3 117 kg 117 l

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