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Volvo Trucks Fuel Efficiency

Volvo Trucks has a long history of innovating fuel efficiency technologies since the 1970s. Their strategies focus on aerodynamics, driver tools for efficiency, and integrated powertrains. Recent innovations like the XE13 package can improve fuel efficiency by up to 3% by keeping the engine in its optimal power range between 1,000-1,300 RPM. Volvo's integrated approach aims to maximize efficiency from every component.

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Volvo Trucks Fuel Efficiency

Volvo Trucks has a long history of innovating fuel efficiency technologies since the 1970s. Their strategies focus on aerodynamics, driver tools for efficiency, and integrated powertrains. Recent innovations like the XE13 package can improve fuel efficiency by up to 3% by keeping the engine in its optimal power range between 1,000-1,300 RPM. Volvo's integrated approach aims to maximize efficiency from every component.

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VOLVO TRUCKS FUEL EFFICIENCY

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VOLVOS COMMITMENT TO FUEL EFFICIENCY

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VOLVO TRUCKS:
A HISTORY OF FUEL EFFICIENCY INNOVATION

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Volvo technology is focused on three factors:

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XE13 POWERTRAIN
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There are a host of vehicle features and variables that can affect fuel efficiency. At Volvo Trucks,
weve focused our efforts on factors that can make the biggest difference for fuel-conscious fleets.

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Staying in the sweet spot boosts fuel efficiency


up to three percent.

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Volvo i-Shift and XE13 software work together


to get more from every drop of fuel.

INTEGRATED POWERTRAIN

FUEL EFFICIENCY INNOVATION

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