The Total Weight Of The Truck Is Only 12 Tons, And The Freight Efficiency Is Increased By 134%. Volvo’s Future Truck Is So Awesome! 1/2

If a company was allowed to focus purely on developing an efficient truck, what could they achieve?

Many years ago, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invited several big names in the commercial vehicle industry to build a "SuperTruck" to increase freight efficiency by 50%. In 2016, Volvo Trucks handed over their SuperTruck concept vehicle, which improved freight efficiency by 88%, far exceeding the 50% goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy. In addition, the car's fuel economy has been improved by 70%, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 19.6 liters.

Recently, Volvo Trucks North America has brought an even more extreme SuperTruck 2. In the new stage, the U.S. Department of Energy challenged Volvo Trucks to increase freight efficiency by 100%. However, Volvo Trucks set its own internal goal of increasing freight efficiency by 120%, and they ultimately achieved a 134% improvement in freight efficiency.

So what does this amazing truck look like? On October 10, the car was unveiled.

Extreme aerodynamics reduces drag by 20% compared to the original car.

It's no secret that advanced aerodynamics is one of the key factors in optimizing fuel efficiency. In terms of styling design, Volvo Trucks focuses on three main design elements. The first is the design of the windshield. Volvo SuperTruck 2 has a very smooth and rounded windshield, and it presents a certain inclination and is in line with the roof. The air deflector is perfectly integrated, which is not only very aerodynamic, but also a visual enjoyment.

Secondly, Volvo Trucks has optimized the design of the hood around the SuperTruck 2 air intake grille. You can see that the SuperTruck 2 hood and wheel arches have very smooth lines, which makes the front of the truck an elegant wedge shape from front to back. modeling. The truck also uses an electronic rearview mirror system to replace traditional reflectors, reducing air resistance by more than 4%.

The third point is the design of the sides and tail of the vehicle. Both the sides of the tractor and the trailer are extremely smooth. The running mechanism is covered by a large number of side skirts, and there is almost no bulge on the entire side. Even at the rear of the car, Volvo SuperTruck 2 is designed with a deflector to delay the formation of a negative pressure zone.

Compared with the first-generation Volvo SuperTruck, which was based on the VNL670 cab, SuperTruck 2 has a 20% reduction in drag. Much of the aerodynamic gains in SuperTruck 2 can be attributed to an all-new cab design, including a completely different windshield than the original. SuperTruck 2 demonstrates the potential for significant aerodynamic gains through changes to the body-in-white. The kit can be said to be armed to the teeth.

If a company was allowed to focus purely on developing an efficient truck, what could they achieve?

Many years ago, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invited several big names in the commercial vehicle industry to build a "SuperTruck" to increase freight efficiency by 50%. In 2016, Volvo Trucks handed over their SuperTruck concept vehicle, which improved freight efficiency by 88%, far exceeding the 50% goal set by the U.S. Department of Energy. In addition, the car's fuel economy has been improved by 70%, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 19.6 liters.

Recently, Volvo Trucks North America has brought an even more extreme SuperTruck 2. In the new stage, the U.S. Department of Energy challenged Volvo Trucks to increase freight efficiency by 100%. However, Volvo Trucks set its own internal goal of increasing freight efficiency by 120%, and they ultimately achieved a 134% improvement in freight efficiency.

So what does this amazing truck look like? On October 10, the car was unveiled.

Extreme aerodynamics reduces drag by 20% compared to the original car.

It's no secret that advanced aerodynamics is one of the key factors in optimizing fuel efficiency. In terms of styling design, Volvo Trucks focuses on three main design elements. The first is the design of the windshield. Volvo SuperTruck 2 has a very smooth and rounded windshield, and it presents a certain inclination and is in line with the roof. The air deflector is perfectly integrated, which is not only very aerodynamic, but also a visual enjoyment.

Secondly, Volvo Trucks has optimized the design of the hood around the SuperTruck 2 air intake grille. You can see that the SuperTruck 2 hood and wheel arches have very smooth lines, which makes the front of the truck an elegant wedge shape from front to back. modeling. The truck also uses an electronic rearview mirror system to replace traditional reflectors, reducing air resistance by more than 4%.

The third point is the design of the sides and tail of the vehicle. Both the sides of the tractor and the trailer are extremely smooth. The running mechanism is covered by a large number of side skirts, and there is almost no bulge on the entire side. Even at the rear of the car, Volvo SuperTruck 2 is designed with a deflector to delay the formation of a negative pressure zone.

Compared with the first-generation Volvo SuperTruck, which was based on the VNL670 cab, SuperTruck 2 has a 20% reduction in drag. Much of the aerodynamic gains in SuperTruck 2 can be attributed to an all-new cab design, including a completely different windshield than the original. SuperTruck 2 demonstrates the potential for significant aerodynamic gains through changes to the body-in-white. The kit can be said to be armed to the teeth.