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TRUCKMAKERS' NEWS WORLDWIDE * Sweden - Volvo celebrates 25 years of aerodynamic truck design
The shape of things to come in the trucking industry was established 25 years ago in June 1983, when Volvo White Truck Corporation (now known as Volvo Trucks North America) introduced the first aerodynamically styled heavy-duty conventional trucks
* Sweden -Easier Motoring (UK) -5 August 2008: -- The trucks’ design integrated a number of fuel-saving features which have become commonplace today, but which were boldly different from traditional trucks in an era when diesel cost around $1 (51p) a U.S. gallon... In 1983 Volvo’s focus on aerodynamics included wind-defeating devices such as a bullet-shaped, full-length roof fairing (the first to be applied to a conventional truck) with cab side extenders, fairing extenders and trim tabs... These devices were designed to shield the front of a standard 13’6” trailer from the wind and to move the air flow smoothly to the trailer from the cab... These features are state-of-the-industry even today...* UK - Draka to replace fleet with Volvo FE’s
London,UK -Easier Motoring -6 August 2008: -- International cable manufacturer Draka UK Limited is in the process of renewing its in-house transport fleet with Volvo FE rigids... According to Transport Manager Keith May, the ability of Volvo’s transport information system, Dynafleet, to produce environmental reports was a key factor in the decision to stay with Volvo... Dynafleet’s environmental reporting facility also means Draka UK Limited can demonstrate improvements in engine emissions to their customers, says Keith. Its ability to manage drivers’ hours is also helping vehicle utilisation... The Euro 5-compliant FE’s replace seven-year old FL’s which were purchased outright... Labels: truckmakers' news worldwide
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