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

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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