Volvo employs a number of innovative technologies that reduce power losses and improve efficiency, optimizing power wherever possible.
Engine performance: Volvo’s full family of engines leverages innovative hardware to maximize performance and efficiency.
Transmission Upgrades: Already the industry’s most advanced automated manual transmission, Volvo has upgraded hardware and software, increased durability and added a countershaft brake for improved performance and smoother, faster shifting.
Volvo’s I-Shift transmission has intelligent cruise control and I-See predictive cruise, which learns the topography of the road for greater fuel savings. I-Shift also has a Severy Duty 12-speed automated manual transmission for rigorous on and off-road work in construction and heavy-haul applications.
XE (eXceptional Efficiency): XE is a customized solution that matches your vehicle and powertrain settings to the needs of your business and then helps optimize efficiency.
Volvo prides itself on its best-in-class, real-time diagnostic system, available in every truck it builds, with unparalleled connectivity and service experts available 24/7. Remote Diagnostics continuously monitors your engine, I-Shift and aftertreatment, with data transmitted and reviewed through the Uptime network. The network is home to more than 400 specialists ready to jump in and help if needed. Volvo also offers Remote Programming for updates; ASIST, a web-based portal for estimates and other communications; and more.
Volvo Action Service offers 24/7 assistance anywhere in Canada and the United States, and help is just a phone call away. Manage service, schedule repairs and tackle any other issue that happens along your journey.
If your truck can’t make it in for repair, we’ll bring it to you. Volvo dealers like Surgenor Truck Center has the latest technology to expedite service information, along with the parts and technical expertise you need to keep your truck running smoothly.
Volvo’s Zero Accident Vision means that no Volvo truck should be involved in an accident. To rise to the challenge, Volvo continues to improve road safety, especially when it comes to the interplay between driver, truck, and surrounding traffic.
Active Driver Assist & Other Safety Features
Volvo Active Driver Assist is in constant operation while the vehicle is in motion, providing stationary object detection with stationary vehicle braking, which sends audible and visual warnings if a metallic object is detected in front of the truck.
Other key safety features include: