Volvo Trucks North America I-Torque powertrain can be paired as an option with the D13 Turbo Compound engine.
According to Volvo, I-Torque enables the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31 percent increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to 8.5 mpg at 85 mph. I-Torque comprises the D13 Turbo Compound (TC) engine, the I-Shift with overdrive features, adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version of the predictive cruise control Volvo I-See, and low rear axle ratios as low as 2.15.
I-Torque configuration uses Volvo Trucks’ 13-speed I-Shift feature with crawler gear, and combines the fuel efficiency advantages of direct drive with the performance and flexibility of overdrive. By incorporating I-See, low rear axle ratios, and load sensing software, the truck’s system will select either direct drive or overdrive to maximize fuel efficiency at highway speeds.
I-Shift works with the new version of the I-See technology, which employs real-time map-based data and GPS positioning, to manage speed and gear-shifting in the most fuel-efficient way on any route or terrain, according to Volvo. It can generate up to an additional 1 percent in fuel savings.
“In today’s demanding and quickly changing transportation business environment, that requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptable truck performance on various terrains and routes, I-Torque is the solution for our customers who need to stay competitive with a truck where fuel economy and optimized performance is taken to the next level without any compromises,” said Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing, in a prepared statement. “The current business environment is a perfect example, where diesel prices are pacing well beyond $4 per gallon and the pressure on transportation is high.”
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Source: Volvo Trucks North America
