Volvo has unveiled a 2400 hp truck to take on world record speed attempts, but is holding back showing of the video of the event until August 24. The Iron Knight is the result of cooperation between technicians,
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Every Little Bit Helps for Volvo
According to Diesel’s European Correspondent, every little bit helps for Volvo to improve fuel consumption on its models.
Volvo recently tweaked its Euro 6 engines and FH cab aerodynamics in what
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Collusion Fines for Truck Makers
Massive collusion fines for truck makers have been handed down by the European Union. According to the EU the group of manufacturers were found to be acting as a cartel to fix prices of trucks and time the introduction of technologies to comply with emissions rules.
The fines amount to 3 billion euros ($4.4 billion) and are said to be the highest ever levied by the European authorities. All of the major suppliers to the European market were included in the decision. Those fined in the case so far include MAN, Mercedes Benz, DAF, Iveco and Volvo/Renault and it was asserted they had been colluding for 14 years, from 1997 to 2011. Scania is still under investigation.
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Pink Truck for Pilbara
The all new donated pink truck for Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls has been unveiled in its new colour scheme. The Volvo FH16 is one the two new donated trucks PHHG will be using in training new to the industry people in live work environments.
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Turbo Compounding Explained?
Does anyone know exactly how turbo compounding works in a truck engine? It seems to be one of those technologies which appear and disappear without truck buyers actually working out how the thing works. This video doesn’t tell us anything except it will save US truck buyers fuel.
Over the years both Scania and Volvo have introduced and then un-introduced turbo compounding on their truck engines. The current DD 15 from Detroit does have an element of turbo compounding but, as to how it works, the answer is unclear.
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Top Mechanics Face-Off
The world’s biggest competition for workshop personnel is about to take place in Sweden. First held in 1957, the finals of VISTA (Volvo International Service Training Award), held on May 31 to June 1
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Driver Shortage Solution
Volvo To Launch New Truck at Melbourne Show
Volvo Group Australia has announced the Australian launch of its new Volvo FE Euro 6 Dual Control 6×4 rear-air suspension waste truck will be at the 2016 edition of the International Truck, Trailer &
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Brian Pulls a Big One
The latest Volvo stunt video includes a starring appearance by one of Diesel Magazine’s regular contributors. The video has Euro Bureau correspondent, Brian Weatherley, in a top power Volvo FH16
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No More Smoke and Mirrors
Truck launches have traditionally required loud rock music, along plenty of smoke machines and bright lights. Times are changing! This video was made at the recent launch of the new F Series medium duty models from Isuzu. Apparently, the new thing is a high tech projection, with a completely white truck and background used along with an innovative design. One of the most eye-catching parts of the show is the way the truck receives a virtual paint job, appearing in a number of customer colour schemes.
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