Volvo Energy Efficient Vehicle – SuperTruck
Monica Ringvik
Director Research & Innovation Policy
Volvo Group
“Achieve a 50 percent increase in vehicle freight
efficiency measured in ton-miles per gallon”
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The Volvo Group’s vision is to become the world
leader in sustainable transport solutions by
creating value
for customers
in selected
segments
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pioneering
products and
services for
the transport
and infrastructure
industries
driving quality,
safety and
environmental
care
working with
energy, passion
and respect
for the individual
Volvo Energy Efficient Vehicle SuperTruck
Boundaries
Objectives
June 2011 - June 2016
 50% increase in vehicle freight efficiency
Total Cost: > $38M
 Demonstrate 50% Brake Thermal
Efficiency in Test Cell
 Pathway to 55% Brake Thermal Efficiency
Partners & Collaborations
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Holistic approach - High Vehicle Efficiency
Aero Drag
Reduction
Rolling
Resistance
Reduction
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Idle-free
Hotel
Mode
Advanced
Materials
Advanced
Driver Aids
Parasitic Load
Reduction
High
Efficiency
Powertrain
Complete Vehicle Approach
Evaluating over 70 (and counting) ideas/technologies!
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Comprehensive Technology Portfolio
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Reaching 50% engine efficiency
48% engine efficiency already demonstrated in test cell!
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Conclusions
 Many ways to improve energy efficiency
 Include alternative fuels to minimize
environmental impact
 Collaboration is key
 Technology transfer to future products
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Thank you!
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