Volvo Trucks Expands Remote Diagnostics, Introduces 6x2 with Liftable Forward Axle
Remote Diagnostics, launched in 2012, proactively tracks fault codes to help keep customers’ trucks on the road and speed up repairs.
Beginning in April, the service will monitor I-Shift components on model year 2016 trucks.
“Vehicle uptime is arguably the highest priority for our customers because trucks benefit their owners only if they are moving,” said Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America.
The manufacturer also introduced Adaptive Loading, a new 6x2 liftable forward axle that can provide 4x2 operation under light loads.
The forward axle automatically adjusts to weight changes, which enhances fuel efficiency, reduces tire wear and can improve traction, the company said.
Adaptive Loading is ideal for applications where trucks return empty on the backhaul, such as bulk hauling.
“For many operations that run empty or lightly loaded much of the time, Adaptive Loading is an innovative way to change the truck’s configuration on the fly for maximum efficiency,” Nyberg said.
