Volvo Trucks Magazine 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. PAGE 10 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 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE Volvo Trucks Magazine is published by Volvo Trucks North America. PO Box 26115, Greensboro, NC 27402 | (336) 393-2000 | www.volvotrucks.us It is produced expressly for and provided at no charge to drivers, fleet managers, owners, and other professionals in the commercial trucking industry. Contents may not be reproduced by any means, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of the publisher. © 2021, Volvo Group North America, LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. 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 4 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 5 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 START 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. 6 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 7 VOLVO TRUCKS MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 2021 START 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.