Capital Equipment News April 2024

The upgraded Volvo models will enter European production during the first half of the year and reach dealerships in mid 2024. Customers expect to see the new-look models in South Africa by quarter 4. “The extra heavy 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”, comments Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “Our skilled engineers have done a tremendous job in fine-tuning our heavy-duty trucks for reduced CO 2 emissions, improved safety and even better productivity and customer satisfaction.” Waldemar Christensen, MD of Volvo Trucks South Africa, reassures, “Regardless of which powertrain a customer chooses – electric, gas or diesel – all variants of Volvo’s extra heavy trucks will benefit from a high level of efficiency, safety and driving experience.” Improved safety An advanced Camera Monitor System contributes to better aerodynamics and improved safety. This new solution, available locally as an option, will replace traditional exterior mirrors and give the driver a more comprehensive visual field, thus enhancing 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,” explains Christensen. “This feature will be particularly relevant in local driving conditions where trucks often travel on unlit roads and

Volvo FH, FM, and FMX trucks are being upgraded with new technologies and camera monitoring to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity.

The Volvo FH Electric, named International Truck of the Year 2024, is becoming more energy-efficient and available in South Africa.

The upgraded Volvo models will start European production in the first half of the year and reach dealerships by mid-2024.

Volvo Trucks has ramped up electric truck production with the Ghent factory in Belgium.

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Regardless of which powertrain a customer chooses – electric, gas or diesel – all variants of Volvo’s extra heavy trucks will benefit from a high level of efficiency, safety and driving experience.

Waldemar Christensen, MD of Volvo Trucks South Africa

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