Volvo presenta su nuevo eje de transmisión que reduce el consumo de combustible

Volvo Trucks is now taking yet another step towards reducing its customers’ fuel costs by introducing a new rear axle for fast, heavy long-haul operations which could cut fuel consumption by up to two per cent, compared with today’s hub-reduction axles.

“Low fuel consumption is always a high-priority issue and for customers working in long-haul operations, whose vehicles may cover several hundred thousand kilometres a month, a reduction of a couple of per cent represents a major cost saving,” says Hayder Wokil, product manager for the long-haul segment at Volvo Trucks.


Intended for high engine power outputs
The new RSS1360 rear axle is a solo axle with single reduction designed for trucks with high engine power and gross combination weights of up to 60 tonnes. In other words, vehicles built for demanding long-haul duties carrying heavy loads and travelling at high average speeds. Food and agricultural produce are two typical cargoes for this application area.

Fast and fuel-optimised
This is a longed-for new feature, particularly among Volvo FH16 customers. For the first time they can now specify a solo axle without hub reduction, making it possible to cut fuel consumption by up to two per cent. The axle has a generous selection of ratios, making it possible to optimise the overall gearing in the best possible way. The RSS1360 can be specified for Volvo’s FH and FM ranges and is available on both rigids and tractor units. The new solo axle will be gradually introduced on various markets during 2011 and 2012, starting in June this year.

“The trend in Europe shows an increasing shift towards more powerful trucks and larger vehicle combinations. The introduction of the new rear axle is one of many measures from Volvo designed to show that fast and efficient transportation can also be very economical,” says Hayder Wokil.

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Autocar anuncia el lanzamiento del E3 Advanced Series Hydraulic Hybrid

Further strengthening Autocar’s position as the ‘Green Leader’ for the refuse industry, Autocar is pleased to announce the commercial launch of the E3 Advanced Series Hybrid cab/chassis at Waste Expo 2011. This commercial launch is the culmination of a rigorous testing and validation program, and follows the very successful implementation of a pre-production E3 fleet that is in service in the greater Miami area.

The E3 is the industry's lowest emission, fully functional class 8 truck available today. Operational results have shown fuel consumption reductions of 30-50%, with a typical saving of 45%. This translates into a savings of 4500 gallons of diesel fuel per year for an average refuse application, with a corresponding annual reduction of CO2 of 50 tons per truck. In addition to fuel savings, operators will also realize a dramatic reduction in brake wear, and reduced operational noise. These savings are realized in a platform that improves both performance and productivity resulting in environmental and operational benefits.


Autocar’s partner-supplier Parker Hannifin has developed the Runwise® hybrid module that replaces the vehicles’ traditional automatic transmission. Going beyond the energy recovery capabilities of other systems, it features full powertrain management to deliver these unmatched results. The E3 and Runwise have been recognized by the California ARB for the Hybrid Vehicle Incentive Program voucher program, and by the EPA as an Emerging Technology under the National Clean Diesel Campaign.

Tom Vatter, Autocar’s VP of Sales and Marketing states, “Autocar is excited to bring the E3 to the marketplace. Its benefits have been shown to pay dividends in the field trials and with the pre-production units in service. Adding this chassis reinforces Autocar’s position at the leading edge of alternate fuel and alternate propulsion solutions for the refuse industry. At a time when United States reliance on foreign oil is a front-page concern, Autocar is proud to be participating in programs that reduce that dependency, and improve the environment for all.”

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