On January 29, Volvo Trucks unveiled the all-new FH Aero series. The new vehicle focuses on aerodynamics for more efficient transportation. At the same time, the new car meets the requirements of the new EU cab regulations, and the powertrain has been completely upgraded, and the top-of-the-line model can choose the 780 hp engine, regaining the throne of the Okamali king.
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The FH Aero series is Volvo's flagship heavy-duty truck of the future, and there are many technological innovations. Recently, Volvo Trucks gathered 8 FH Aero series models in its test center for ** to experience. In today's article, let's take this opportunity to learn more about the FH Aero series.
Today, the protagonist of our article is the top product in the Volvo FH Aero range: the FH 16 Aero 780. Powered by the new 780 hp Volvo D17 engine, it is powered by a 6x4 drive and is equipped with a Globetrotter XXL cab, which is the most powerful heavy-duty truck Volvo has to offer.
The FH 16 780 XXL roof light box combines all of Volvo's strongest elements.
In terms of exterior design, the Volvo FH Aero series models have been significantly updated. First of all, the car's "Iron Mark" seat belt emblem has been moved to the lower part of the front face, creating a white space area on the upper part of the front face. This treatment is similar to that of the Renault T-series and helps to reduce the visual height of the vehicle. The front windshield is designed with a protruding trim strip on which the Volvo plaque is located for enhanced recognition.
As the top product in the FH Aero family, the Volvo FH 16 Aero features an exclusive chrome grille that contrasts with the body paint and greatly enhances the model's identity. The chrome finish also accentuates the straight waterfall lines of the front grille, enhancing the car's muscular and powerful feel.
The lower right corner of the front hood is designed with an FH 16 plaque to distinguish it from FH and represent its top status.
A special feature of the Volvo FH Aero is that the lower part of the front face has been extended forward by 24 centimetres. At the same time, the bumper is more prominent from the body, creating a greater lean angle for the front face, allowing air to flow more smoothly. In addition, Volvo has optimised the body gaps, and the joints such as the doors are covered with rubber sheets to reduce air resistance and wind noise.
After the front cover is lifted, you can more intuitively experience the FH Aero's front face elongated structure, and the grille and the rear body appear to be a little empty, which proves that the body structure of the Volvo FH Aero is similar to that of the regular FH, which also includes the same cab and other structures.
The Volvo FH Aero's lower front grille is designed as a folding pedal that opens in one piece for easy windshield cleaning. In addition to the standard anti-skid pattern, the pedals also have a circular recessed structure to make room for the rear body structure. When the pedals are opened, the recessed structure can be used naturally as a cup holder.
Wouldn't it be nice to stop and rest and sit on the pedal and have a cup of tea?
The special design and more detailed treatment result in lower overall air resistance in Volvo FH Aero models. Together with vision optimisation measures such as electronic mirrors, the new FH Aero series models meet the new EU cab regulations, which allow the cab to be legally lengthened.
However, at present, Volvo has not yet launched an oversized cab, and the current flagship product is still the Globetrotter XXL cab, which has already been launched. The rear wall of this cab has been extended by 25 centimetres to bring more living space to the interior. The oversized deflector is designed with a gold XXL logo on the side, and the high-end feeling is really in place.
Previously, the Globetrotter XXL cab was only available in the Nordic region, where regulations were more relaxed. For use in other parts of Europe, a shorter trailer is required to meet the overall length of the vehicle. However, the FH Aero series meets the new EU cab regulations, so the vehicle length is exempt and can be legally matched to full-size standard trailers throughout Europe without worrying about regulations.
When you open the cab rear shroud, you can see the extended part of the Globetrotter XXL cab. This part is cleverly hidden inside the shroud by Volvo to achieve a stronger visual integrity. Of course, this also confirms that the Globetrotter XXL cab is based on the extended rear wall of the Globetrotter XL cab and is not a completely new product.
At the time of the launch of the FH Aero series, Volvo also unveiled the new CMS electronic mirror system, becoming the sixth brand among the seven Oka sisters to offer electronic mirrors. The Volvo CMS electronic mirror system uses a single-camera rearview solution with a downward view camera attached to the mirror arm on the passenger side to provide blind spot visibility, thereby enhancing the safety of the vehicle when steering and changing lanes.
The electronic camera is equipped with an exclusive night mode, which uses infrared technology, similar to the infrared mode of surveillance cameras, and achieves a clearer picture through infrared fill light technology. The left side is the traditional screen, and the right side is the night mode screen. It can be seen that with the blessing of infrared technology, the overall quality of the picture is much better than that of the picture with high sensitivity of deadlifting.
In addition to this, Volvo has also released a new D17 diesel engine together with FH Aero. This is a newly designed inline-six heavy-duty diesel with a terrifying displacement of 173 liters, it is one of the largest diesel engines in Oka at present. It is available in three hp ranges: 600 hp, 700 hp and 780 hp with 3,000 Nm, 3,400 Nm and 3,800 Nm of torque.
The torque curve of the Volvo D17 engine is quite terrifying, especially for the top-of-the-line model with 780 hp. Although its maximum torque of 3,800 Nm only covers 1,000 to 1,200 rpm, it is capable of delivering more than 2,000 Nm of torque at 600 rpm and around 3,000 Nm at 900 rpm.
The Volvo D17 engine is a completely developed model, not an expanded version of the D16 engine. It features a single-turbo design for reliability. The engine is equipped with a new fuel injection system, which is paired with a wave-shaped piston for better fuel atomization and better combustion. In addition, the engine has higher peak cylinder pressure and an increased compression ratio to provide better response and power.
With the top-of-the-line D17 engine with 780 hp, Volvo has once again regained the throne of the Euro Horsepower King, the most powerful and torqueous product of any European truck. At the same time, the input torque of the i-shift gearbox has been optimised to a maximum of 3,800 Nm to match the engine. The optional creeping gear kit enables the entire power system to cope with a larger total weight, which is conducive to the transportation of large items.
The new D17 engine is not exclusive to the FH 16 Aero model, but can also be equipped with the regular FH 16, and the combination of high horsepower and powerful gearbox is bound to be very popular in the bulky transport market. The 700 hp model can also run on B100 all-biodiesel, which greatly reduces emissions and meets the needs of countries such as France and Germany for tolls and traffic restrictions.
However, as we all know, the FH 16 is named after the D16 engine. Since the D17 engine was replaced, why not change the name to the FH 17? Here's what Volvo says: The FH 16 has become a cultural icon, representing the pinnacle of the Volvo Trucks family. Volvo's marketing department made a long decision to keep the name FH 16.
In terms of interior, the Volvo FH 16 Aero doesn't really make much of a difference. It's the same full LCD instrument cluster and touch multi-screen, but the steering wheel logo has been changed to make it more personalized. The electronic mirror screen is mounted on the A-pillar for quick observation by the driver.
There are five buttons under the e-mirror screen to control the functions of the screen. The electronic rearview mirror can also be used as a natural surveillance camera when the car is parked and resting, allowing the driver to visually see the situation outside the vehicle and avoid dangerous accidents.
There are no markings in the electronic mirrors, so it can be difficult to determine the relative position of the body. Fortunately, the electronic mirror system has a wide viewing angle, even if it is a traction 34The rear position of the 5-meter HCT double-trailer train can also be observed.
When the turn signal is activated, the downward-looking camera image from the passenger-side e-mirror is projected onto the multi** screen. It mainly covers the right side of the body to avoid accidents when changing lanes and steering.
The advantage of the Globetrotter XXL cab is that the sleepers are extremely spacious. The 25 cm cab extension is all given to the sleeper, making it more than 1 meter wide and providing a comfortable rest for the driver. A hanging cabinet can also be installed on the rear wall of the cab to expand the storage space in the car.
The advantages of the Globetrotter XXL cab in terms of berth width are evident when compared to the sleeper width of the regular Globetrotter cab.
At the same time, Volvo has integrated a microwave oven into a rooftop storage wall cabinet, powered by an on-board 24V battery and an inverter. Volvo has also added more amenities to the car, such as more Type-C charging ports, optional subwoofers and a high-quality sound system.
February** Dynamic Incentive Program Volvo FH Aero models will arrive at dealerships by the end of this year and go on sale at the same time. At that time, we will see more details of the vehicle. The FH Aero series models do not replace the regular FH series models, and the series models represented by the fifth-generation FH will be sold together with the FH Aero to form a "high and low match".
With a 780 hp engine, the Volvo FH 16 Aero is currently the king of horsepower among European trucks. On top of that, the vehicle is equipped with an oversized cab and has upgraded living facilities. With its new low-drag body architecture, the Volvo FH 16 Aero has countless possibilities for the future. Thank you for reading this article! If you want to see more interesting and informative commercial vehicle content, don't forget to ***!
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