Volvo Trucks Shifts Into Full Production of New VNL 760

Volvo Trucks has transitioned into production of  the company’s new VNL 760, which is designed for  long-haul operations.

“Transitioning from the legacy VNL 670 into full production of the innovative new VNL 760 signifies the latest milestone on our long journey to deliver the safest, most comfortable and most efficient long-haul trucks on the market,” said Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “Exceptional design, efficiency and productivity-boosting interior features make the VNL 760 a fitting successor to the VNL 670, which has been a mainstay in our on-highway lineup since its 2002 introduction and our highest production volume model for North American fleets.”

The new Volvo VNL 760 combined elements of Volvo’s design language with dynamic new performance features to appeal to long-haul customers. The VNL 760’s sleek new design better controls airflow around the truck and its trailer, resulting in improved fuel efficiency.

When combined with the efficiency benefits derived from the Volvo D13 Turbo Compound  (D13 TC) engine, the new VNL can help drivers achieve up to a 7.5 percent increase in fuel efficiency when compared to a 2015 VNL model equipped with a GHG 2014 D13 engine.

The new VNL 760 comes standard with the 13-liter Volvo D13 engine and Volvo I-Shift 12-speed automated manual transmission. An available option, the D13 TC engine utilizes a mechanical waste heat recovery system to capture wasted energy from the engine’s exhaust. The result is an additional 50 horsepower fed back to the crankshaft and an improvement in fuel efficiency of up to 6.5 percent. The 15-liter Cummins X15 is also available for the VNL 760.

Like all models in the new VNL series, the Volvo VNL 760 is also equipped with Volvo’s smart steering wheel, putting controls for nearly all of the driver interface functions right at a driver’s fingertips. The smart steering wheel is attached to Volvo’s Perfect Position air-assisted, infinitely adjustable steering column, which enables drivers not only to tilt and telescope the steering column, but also tilt the steering wheel relative to the steering column. This lets drivers find the perfect steering wheel position for optimal comfort and easily view the instrument cluster.

Volvo Active Driver Assist (featuring Bendix Fusion), is standard on all Volvo VNL models. The camera and radar-based system combines forward collision mitigation warnings and active braking, even with stationary vehicles. The system features an industry-first heads up windshield display if a driver approaches too closely to an object in front of them. If no driver action is taken, the system can automatically apply the brakes to help mitigate a collision. Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology, an electronic stability control system, is also standard on all VNL models to help detect imminent loss of control, jackknife, or rollover events. The system automatically reduces engine torque and selectively applies braking to help keep the truck on course.

To improve visibility, help fight fatigue and reduce maintenance, Volvo employs LED bulbs as standard equipment for all exterior and interior lighting. The new VNL features LED high/low beam headlights, as well as LED turn, marker, and parking lamps. Premium headlamps also features a “signature” LED daytime running light. Automatic lighting and rain-sensing wipers are also available to help improve safety.

Long Volvo’s standard, the new VNL 760 cab is built with high-strength steel and exceeds both the Volvo Swedish Cab Safety Test and ECE R-29 rollover requirements. The industry’s only standard driver’s side airbag is now joined by an integrated, seat-mounted rollover airbag on the driver’s side.

 

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