The trucks’ arrival marks a return to Volvo for the customer, with the new vehicles replacing those supplied by other manufacturers. Martin Lloyd, managing director, Lloyds Transport, said: “Our drivers have been impressed with the new Volvos. The cabs are comfortable, well-equipped and easy to work in. Plus, with the mileage we do – close to 190,000 km a year per truck – we needed something that could go the distance. The I-Save engines have been excellent on fuel and the trucks are proving reliable under pressure.”
The customer’s new Volvo FH Aeros each leverage turbo-compounding technology, allowing drivers to maintain lower revs and a higher gear for a longer time to deliver a more fuel-efficient journey. The trucks are powered by D13TC Euro-6 Step E engine, producing 460hp and 2,600Nm of torque.
The tractor units’ engines are paired with Volvo’s 12-speed I-Shift automated gearbox technology and I-See predictive cruise.
A Volvo Media package, including a high performance 12-inch fully dynamic instrument cluster and DAB radio, is paired with the FH Aero’s built-in navigation system, featuring improved maps adapted to truck-specific needs.
The trucks also feature additional cab storage, a 33-litre fridge / freezer, bottle holders and a luxury sleeper control panel, all courtesy of a Living+ package.
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