Volvo Trucks has launched the all-new fuel saving Aero range to the Australian market with the FH Aero soon to be available.
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Australians will have a choice between the 13-litre and 17-litre Euro 6 ICE powerplants as well as Volvo’s heavy duty electric driveline.
Volvo Truck Australia vice president Tom Chapman says the team are super excited to be launching the Aero range here in Australia.
“This truck represents a critical step along the path to sustainable transport as well as lowering running costs for operators along the way,” he says.
The Aero range includes the FH-Aero I-Save, a turbo-compound unit rated at 500hp, punching out 2800Nm of torque, as well as the 13-litre 540 and D17 powerplant in ratings from 600hp and 3000Nm up to 700hp and 3400Nm, remain as option for Aero as well.
Aero cab options span sleeper, Globetrotter XL and Globetrotter XXL options and Volvo’s newly launched Camera Monitor System CMS is also standard equipment on FH Aero.
CMS features a zoom out function, automatic panning that tracks the rear of the vehicle while negotiating intersections, fixed reverse panning and an infra-red mode for low light conditions.
CMS drastically improves the driver’s field of view around the truck, the system’s camera lenses are heated and will automatically activate depending on the outside temperature to ensure a clear view in all weather conditions.
“The drive experience of this vehicle is nothing short of astonishing, the performance of our new generation I-Shift transmission coupled with our refined Euro 6 engine range, or our powerful electric drivetrain will find no complaints from drivers,” he says.
Aerodynamic improvements have been achieved by extending the front of the existing FH cab by 240mm, allowing a smoother more rounded frontal area to reduce drag and energy consumption while remaining within the 26-metre B-double envelope.
“The range of powerplant options allows operators to tailor their Aero perfectly for their application.”
“From our I-Save engine to our fantastic new D17 powerhouse, we can choose to gear this truck for maximum line haul efficiency.”
“This is a remarkably smooth and quiet vehicle to drive.”
“However, safety as always is paramount for us, with added features like *Pilot Assist and Front Short Range Assist for detecting vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians which are available across the Volvo heavy duty range.”
ICE powered FH Aero variants will be built at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol manufacturing facility from mid-2025, order books are open December 2024.
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