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The new FH series is one step towards
our vision of sustainable transport solutions.
It contains not only lower fuel consumption,
but also lower emissions, and thereby a lower environmental impact.
The environmental features of the new Volvo FH series
have a strong focus on energy efficiency.
One of the major innovations is the self-learning system I-See,
which is designed to help the intelligent transmission I-Shift
when driving up hills.
You can say that the I-Shift has been equipped with eyes.
The first time a route is travelled, the route topography is recorded.
And the coming times, the same route is driven.
This information is used to control speed, gears and brakes
in order to use the energy in a more fuel-efficient way.
This can save as much as up to five percent fuel.
Since I-See saves a lot of fuel,
it saves a lot of money for the haulage companies.
The FH series also comes with Volvo Trucks' new Euro 6 engine,
which lowers the nitrogen oxide emissions by almost 80 percent
compared to Euro 5.
The particle emissions are cut in half,
and, on top of that, Volvo Trucks' completely new driveline, the I-Torque,
will hit the market in the autumn of 2013.
It will radically improve the trucks' fuel efficiency.
In order to improve energy efficiency,
the truck needs more than an effective engine and transmission.
The air drag also needs to be reduced,
and the aerodynamics of the new Volvo FH series
have been thoroughly tested and improved along the way.
We see that our truck owners, their customers and society in whole,
have set challenging environmental objectives.
We see that these environmental features
will not only be a qualifier for business, but also give them an advantage.
So, it's good for the environment, and it's good for business.