Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo compound engine now standard on all VNL models
Volvo Trucks' D13 Turbo compound engine is now a standard feature on all VNL vehicles
The Volvo VNL 740, 760, and 860 models use the D13TC engine to conserve more fuel in a variety of situations, including fully or partially loaded, local or long-distance deliveries.
The revised D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks, which offers better fuel efficiency and reduced total cost of ownership, is now standard equipment on all Volvo VNL models.
The D13TC engine, according to Volvo, is designed to enhance fuel efficiency while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Customer orders have increased in North America with the selective introduction of the D13TC engine, lowering the trade-off between productivity and fuel efficiency.
Greater fuel savings for a wider range of applications, including long-distance or local delivery, as well as fully or partially loaded, are provided by the D13TC engine for the Volvo VNL 740, 760, and 860 models. The firm claims that compared to older Volvo truck models, the D13TC engine can enhance fuel efficiency by up to 11%. The Volvo Trucks Xceed package, which is available for the VNL 760 and 860 and can result in fuel economy savings of up to 16 percent, includes the FlowBelow Aerokit and other improved exterior design components.
By making the D13TC engine standard in our VNL product family, said Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing at Volvo Trucks North America, "we're taking fuel economy and optimum performance to the next level.
Fleet performance analysis
Since the first-generation D13TC engine was made available to fleet customers in North America, such as Tom MacDonald Trucking, VTS Transportation, and Tyson Foods, efficiencies have grown. In reality, according to Volvo Trucks' testing of actual fuel consumption, fuel efficiency has increased by more than the anticipated 3 percent. Following the success of the first-generation D13TC engine, these companies as well as others have ordered the most recent improved model in the anticipation of even greater fuel efficiency improvements.
The 11 VNL 760s with Volvo D13TC engines that make up the fleet of Sacramento, California-based VTS report significant fuel savings, and Tom MacDonald Trucking notes outstanding increases in both average miles per gallon and fuel costs. Additionally, Tyson Foods made the D13TC-powered Volvo VNL 740 the most popular tractor in their fleet across the nation.
The Volvo D13 VGT engine and the next D13TC engine both provide fuel savings of up to 6%, depending on the activity. The Turbo Compound engine reduces overall carbon dioxide emissions with greater average transit speeds and improved emissions. Maintaining transit speeds and increasing dependability not only improve driver retention but also make operations more profitable.
The D13TC engine also provides optimum performance efficiency for a number of applications, including tanker, bulk carry, and flatbed. Dynamic Torque, which is a feature of the D13TC engine, allows the car to adjust to the correct load without sacrificing performance. Drivers appreciate the speed and uphill power, and fleet owners profit from the system's versatility and reduced impact from changes in fuel prices.
Customers know they can rely on our brand to prioritize pollution control and energy efficiency while still providing a dependable power source. Agebrand continued, "The technological innovations incorporated into the D13TC engine underscore Volvo Trucks' commitment to leadership in sustainable transportation solutions.
