Volvo unveils first 21st century truck: emissions standards, operating cost drive new truck development: a global design process

摘要

In a move which at first seems counterintuitive considering the continuing softness of the North American truck market, Volvo Trucks North America Inc. recently introduced its new VN series Class 8 trucks powered by a choice of 2002 emissions-compliant Volvo and Cummins diesel engines. The VN series is designed to set new standards in productivity, aerodynamics, driver safety and comfort, all while meeting the latest round of emissions regulations that took effect October 1. The seven new trucks recently unveiled include the VNM2OO day cab, the VNM430, the VNL630, VNL670 premium fleet tall sleeper and the flagship VNL780. Also shown at the launch was an '02 compliant version of the VHD200 vocational dump truck.