Volvo VN Series

Type: Product

Name: Volvo VN Series

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

That special recovery truck, this time, on Biglorryblog in tractor form

Following the recent Biglorryblog post on the unique Volvo VN of Grollitsch, here is a photo of the wrecker as a tractor with semi-lowloader. It is seen hauling steel structures for a windmill. Neils Jansen took this picture in June 2000 in the vicinity ... [Published Commercial Motor - May 21 2013]

Entities: Volvo VN Series, Vienna, Steel

First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Biglorryblog hears about a very special Volvo VN

Chada writes to tell Biglorryblog about the recovery- and transport company Grollitsch from Villach (A) and the very special Volvo VN 660 in it’s fleet.The reason that this Volvo is so special, is that is has been built in Europe instead of America. Volvo ... [Published Commercial Motor - May 11 2013]

Entities: Volvo VN Series, Volvo Trucks, Wheelbase

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Mack Trucks Inc

Mack and Volvo announce collaboration with Shell

A collaboration with Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for heavy-duty commercial vehicles has been announced by Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks."Mack has had natural gas-powered ... [Published Fleet Equipment - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks Inc, collaboration, Volvo VN Series, Liquefied Natural Gas

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

Mack, Volvo Partner with Shell to Support, Promote Use of LNG

www.chinatrucks.com: Mack and Volvo will be working will Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for commercial vehicles, the companies announced.“Mack has had natural gas-powered ... [Published China Trucks - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, Liquefied Natural Gas, Volvo VN Series, Natural Gas

First reported Apr 15 2013 - Updated Apr 15 2013 - 1 reports

Volvo Trucks

Volvo adds air disc brakes, SmartWay chassis fairings

New air disc brakes and SmartWay-compliant aerodynamic chassis fairings have been added by Volvo Trucks for VN models in North America. Volvo air disc brakes will initially be available on all VN model front axles in August 2013, expanding to include ... [Published Fleet Equipment - Apr 15 2013]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, Volvo VN Series

First reported Mar 22 2013 - Updated Mar 22 2013 - 1 reports

Volvo Trucks introduces Volvo D13-LNG engine for North American Market

Volvo Trucks showcased its prototype D13-LNG engine, its first integrated natural gas solution for the North American market, in a Volvo VNL daycab during the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show. The Volvo 13-liter compression-ignition engine, utilizing ... [Published Green Car Congress - Mar 22 2013]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, Volvo VN Series, Natural Gas, Market

First reported Feb 15 2013 - Updated Feb 15 2013 - 1 reports

Volvo Trucks Names JOST International Its Standard Supplier of Fifth Wheels

Volvo Trucks said that fifth wheel coupling devices from JOST International will now be standard equipment on Volvo VN and VHD tractors manufactured at its Dublin, Va. plant, which assembles all Volvo trucks sold in North America. ... [Published Transport Topics - Feb 15 2013]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, Volvo VN Series, Dublin

First reported Dec 12 2012 - Updated Dec 13 2012 - 1 reports

TRUCKMAKERS NEWS * USA

* Pennsylvania - Mack vehicle lineup meets GHG14 regs Macungie,PENN,USA - Fleet Owner -Dec. 12, 2012: -- Mack Trucks has announced that its full lineup of model-year 2014 trucks and tractors is certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection ... [Published Trucks World News - Dec 12 2012]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, Greenhouse Gas, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, US Environmental Protection Agency

First reported Dec 12 2012 - Updated Dec 12 2012 - 1 reports

Volvo and Mack Class 8s All Clean on Greenhouse-Gas Regs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Both Mack and Volvo have announced that all 2014 Class 8 vehicles are in compliance with new greenhouse-gas regulations, as certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( ... [Published Todays Trucking - Dec 12 2012]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, US Environmental Protection Agency, Volvo VN Series, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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...better fuel economy, increased driver retention and enhanced resale value," said Bill Kozek, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president. "The new mid-length BBC Model 579 configuration offers additional weight reduction and performance advantages with the standard PACCAR MX-13 engine as the perfect powertrain complement."

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That special recovery truck, this time, on Bigl... [Published Commercial Motor - May 21 2013]
Biglorryblog hears about a very special Volvo VN [Published Commercial Motor - May 11 2013]
Mack and Volvo announce collaboration with Shell [Published Fleet Equipment - Apr 30 2013]
MATS roundup [Published Fleet Equipment - Apr 19 2013]
Mack, Volvo Partner with Shell to Support, Prom... [Published China Trucks - Apr 16 2013]
Volvo adds air disc brakes, SmartWay chassis fa... [Published Fleet Equipment - Apr 15 2013]
Volvo Trucks introduces Volvo D13-LNG engine fo... [Published Green Car Congress - Mar 22 2013]
Volvo Trucks Names JOST International Its Stand... [Published Transport Topics - Feb 15 2013]
TRUCKMAKERS NEWS * USA [Published Trucks World News - Dec 12 2012]
Volvo and Mack Class 8s All Clean on Greenhouse... [Published Todays Trucking - Dec 12 2012]
Swalina named Trucker Buddy Outstanding Teacher [Published Trucking Info - Oct 16 2012]
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