[VIDEO] Volvo Trucks Introduces It's SuperTruck Vehicle Program

Part of the US Department of Energy's SuperTruck program, Volvo's SuperTruck concept vehicle demonstrated more than 12 mpg on-road, about twice the fuel efficiency of today's average heavy-duty trucks

Following five year's of development through the U.S. Department of Energy's SuperTruck program, Volvo's SuperTruck concept vehicle demonstrated more than 12 mpg during on-road testing, about twice the fuel efficiency of the average heavy-duty on-highway tractors. Volvo's SuperTruck combines advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies to achieve a freight efficiency improvement of 88% – exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy. From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425hp 11-L proprietary engine, the SuperTruck tractor-trailer combination boosted fuel efficiency by 70% in road tests, and powertrain brake thermal efficiency reached 50%.

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