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Trucking V lvo’s FH series – fil-fueling Fleet Operators Dreams Every drop counts says Volvo Trucks. So how about 11%? Cutting fuel costs and emissions should be easy. That’s why Volvo has packaged its most efficient fuel-saving options into two packages. One of them adds features to the truck itself. The other is a collection of several useful services. If you sign up for both, you can count on reducing your fuel consumption by up to a full 11%. You can of course also get the two separately, or just pick the features you like. Services Package Fuel advice Gives you access to Volvo’s fuel management coaches – true experts in reducing fuel consumption. Every month, you receive enhanced fuel reports with personalised advice on how to improve. You can get more advice via the dedicated help desk, or log on to the site to find hands-on tips and inspiration. Dynafleet Fuel & Environment Volvo’s transport management system let’s you monitor fuel consumption in real time from the office through an intuitive web interface. Analyse trends and find out where there’s room for improvement, guided by built-in reports on fuel, driver behaviour and environmental impact. Dynafleet app. Want to see how fuelefficient you were on your last shift? All you need is Dynafleet and an iPhone or iPad. Just download the app and you’ve got yourself a great way to improve your skills. Driver training Efficient Driving Skilled drivers have an enormous impact on fuel-efficiency. Efficient driving is the course where focus is on how to drive smartly and save fuel. Vehicle Package Power-steering pump with variable displacement Can a power-steering pump really save fuel? Sure it can. Because the displacement can be controlled exactly, no energy is consumed unnecessarily. 150A ALTERNATOR. More power for less fuel A very energy-efficient alternator, needing less fuel to charge the batteries. Especially valuable if you consume a lot of electrical power, for example when you’re spending nights in the cab. I-See. The far-sighted CO -PILOT. I-See memorises the roads you’ve travelled. When driving a familiar route, it controls gearshifts and speed to make maximum use of the truck’s momentum, leading to substantial fuelsavings. Engine idle shutdown. Save fuel while standing still. A smart feature that lets you save fuel by automatically turning the engine off after two and a half minutes of idling. Clutchable air compressor. No unnecessary pressure. The air compressor is automatically declutched when not needed, leading to lower fuel consumption. october 2014 • logistics in action • 35