Volvo Trucks’ range of extra heavy trucks are being upgraded with new technologies and the latest in-camera monitoring for even better efficiency, safety and productivity for demanding businesses.
The upgrades on the FH, FM and FMX trucks are the latest in Volvo Trucks’ continuous engineering efforts to optimise its trucks.
The Volvo FH Electric – recently chosen as International Truck of the Year 2024 and available in South Africa since June 2023 – will now be even more energy-efficient, the Swedish manufacturer has said.
The upgraded models of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) will go into production in Europe during the first half of 2024 and reach dealerships in mid-2024.
Customers in South Africa can expect to see the new-look models by the fourth quarter of this year.
“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”, 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.”
Waldemar Christensen, the managing director of Volvo Trucks SA, says: “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.”
An advanced new camera monitoring system (CMS) contributes to both better aerodynamics and improved safety.
The CMS, available locally as an option, will replace traditional exterior mirrors and give the driver a wider visual field, thereby 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,” says Christensen.
“This feature will be particularly relevant in local driving conditions where trucks often travel on unlit roads and challenging weather conditions.”
