New Volvo units outpace the existing models

The Felixstowe-based business is using the FH Aeros – which replace older Volvo models – for containerised haulage to and from ports across the UK

Luke Grayling, general manager at Infinity Container Logistics, said: “We were keen to see the MPG potential of the new Aero and the initial impressions are good. We run a mixed 90-plus strong truck fleet of different manufacturers and look forward to seeing the true potential of these new assets. Volvo offers a great overall package. Fuel is obviously hugely important, but downtime is the single biggest threat to our business. The Volvos are very reliable and the back-up we get from the service department is outstanding.”

The FH Aero delivers substantial fuel consumption and emissions reductions of up to five per cent in comparison to a standard FH through a refined aerodynamic design and the deployment of several new Volvo technologies.

The new units are powered by Euro 6-compliant D13TC Step E engines which leverage turbo compound technology to deliver an additional 300Nm of torque. This extends the FH Aero’s fuel economy potential further by introducing an extra turbine after the turbocharger to reuse excess fuel from the exhausts, which is then converted to torque directly on the crankshaft, providing a powerful and fuel-efficient engine.

The engines are paired with Volvo’s 12-speed I-Shift automated gearbox technology and I-See predictive cruise control to yield sustainability and operational gains.

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