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producing a mountain munching 2,800Nm of peak torque

Producing a Mountain Munching 2,800Nm of Peak Torque

Volvo Group Australia has released its FH 500 I-Save which features a 13 litre turbo-compound engine producing a mountain munching 2,800Nm of peak torque. PowerTorque jumps at the offer to take a prototype version hitched to a B-double grossing 58 tonnes for a pedal up and down the infamous Toowoomba Range. 
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looking back in time at the Volvo F86

Looking Back in Time at the Volvo F86

To get some perspective on just how far the modern trucks have come from the ‘good old’ days, and looking back in time at the Volvo F86, PowerTorque decided to drive one of the you beaut 2021 Volvo FM prime movers over the same route, up against a 1968 F 86.
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latest Volvo FM is like entering a different world

The Latest Volvo FM is Like Entering a Different World

The new FM now has the Euro 6 version of the 13 litre engine and puts out 460 hp, from 900 rpm all the way past 1400 rpm. Truck design takes all or most of the worry out of pushing a truck too hard, these vehicles have been engineered and tested to be able to handle a heavy load, while maintaining considerable durability.
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testing trucks 50 years apart

Testing Trucks 50 Years Apart

The latest Volvo FM is a state-of-the-art 21st century truck versus a Volvo F86 similar to the first truck built by Volvo in Australia sees PowerTorque testing trucks 50 years apart.
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B-double trailer set commemorating truck drivers

B-double Trailer Set Commemorating Truck Drivers

Nolan’s Interstate Transport and Volvo Group Australia revealed a B-double trailer set commemorating truck drivers in the lead up to the Lights On The Hill memorial event. The B-double set is designed with artwork paying tribute to those who have lost their lives in transport accidents. 
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designing, building and testing new technologies

Designing, Building and Testing New Technologies

Group Trucks Technology (GTT) is the part of the Volvo business working on projects to develop future product, designing, building and testing new technologies into the Volvo Group truck mix. The GTT team in Australia are part of a 6,000 strong global team.
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driving Volvo Group into the future

Driving Volvo Group Into the Future

Juggling three divergent truck brands and getting them through the pandemic was the task last year and this year has not been easy for an organisation driving Volvo Group into the future. Tim Giles speaks to the leadership team about the challenges and forward plans.
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three major new appointments

Three Major New Appointments

The last week has seen three major new appointments to organisations associated with the trucking industry, the Australian Trucking Association, Volvo Trucks and the Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds foundation have all appointed new people in top positions.
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