Volvo launches upgraded heavy-duty trucks with innovations for efficient and safe trucking

2024-01-30

Martin Tomlinson

The Volvo FM and FMX trucks are being upgraded with new technologies and the latest in camera monitoring for even better efficiency, safety and productivity for demanding businesses.

Volvo launches upgraded heavy-duty trucks with innovations for efficient and safe trucking — Volvo Trucks heavy-duty range is being upgraded with new technologies and the latest in camera monitoring for even better efficiency, safety and productivity.

The updates, which follow the launch of the new FH Aero and FH16 Aero, are the latest in Volvo Trucks’ continuous engineering efforts to optimise its vehicles. Regardless of which powertrain the customer chooses – electric, gas or diesel – all variants of Volvo’s heavy-duty trucks will benefit from a high level of efficiency, safety and driving experience.

“The heavy-duty Volvo trucks are icons in the industry and with the latest upgrades I am confident that we will further strengthen our position in this segment,” says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “Our skilled engineers have done a tremendous job in fine-tuning our heavy-duty trucks for reduced CO2 emissions, improved safety and even better productivity and customer satisfaction.”

The heavy-duty range exterior is also getting a mild refresh with a bold Volvo Iron Mark – the biggest ever on a Volvo Truck in modern times. The upgraded Volvo models will go into production during the first half of 2024 and reach dealerships in mid-2024.

An advanced new Camera Monitoring System contributes to both better aerodynamics and improved safety. This new solution, which replaces traditional exterior mirrors, gives the driver a wider visual field, improving safety for both the driver and surrounding road users. The camera system has a positive impact on the driver’s visibility in rainy and dark conditions, as well as in direct sunlight and when driving in tunnels. When pulling a trailer, the camera system also has an auto-panning function that zooms in on the turning trailer.

Other updates include:

Volvo’s I-See technology has been refined to save energy and carbon emissions, using a cloud-based topographic map to optimise the driving and enabling more driving time in cruise control mode that can both save energy and give more relaxed driving.
Updated brakes with Volvo patented drag-free brake discs, pads and hubs, improving the braking capacity, reducing energy consumption and emissions.
Upgraded user-friendly infotainment system that can be personalised depending on individual needs.
Improved sound system, available with six premium high-quality speakers, a new power amplifier and a subwoofer adding massive power to the sound experience.
A new built-in navigation system will be offered with improved maps adapted to truck-specific needs, with automatic map updates enabling efficient delivery of goods.
Interior updates also include an integrated microwave oven and USB-C power outlets.
Volvo Trucks’ My Business Apps offering has been introduced to more markets. This is a subscription-based service that enables customers to download business-related apps from different providers, and use them in the trucks’ side display, bringing real benefits to the uptime and everyday use of the truck.
The new Tyre Monitoring Service gives fleet operators a complete view of the truck and trailer, reducing the risk of costs and disturbances related to tyre issues.

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For further information, please contact:

Martin Tomlinson
Head of Media, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland
Tel: +44 7775 938063
Email: martin.tomlinson@volvo.com

Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 12 countries across the globe. In 2023 approximately 145,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks’ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.