Volvo Trucks to launch new FH Series on 5 September 24 August 2012

On Wednesday 5 September, Volvo Trucks is set to launch new versions of its best-selling Volvo FH and the prestigious Volvo FH16.

The launch is to be held in Gothenburg, with parallel events being held in Madrid, Birmingham, Paris, Rotterdam and Brussels.

According to Claes Nilsson (pictured), president of Volvo Truck, as a result of exhaustive testing, the new truck will not only meet the requirements of today but also those of operators tomorrow.

"It really is our customers who have influenced the end-product and I'm convinced that we're setting a new benchmark for the entire truck industry," declares Nilsson.

He also says it's more like a car than a truck, in terms of precise response and handling, citing "several structural improvements" that improve the new FH series' stability and flexibility.

Details are being kept under wraps, but one that Volvo wants operators to notice is its "revolutionary" front suspension, dubbed IFS (independent front suspension), initially only available for left-hand drive heavy trucks.

"The Volvo FH without IFS will be number one on the market, but IFS is set to revolutionise handling in the truck world," states Martin Palming, product manager at Volvo Trucks.

He explains that, since both front wheels move independently, the result is gentler, more settled progress on the road. "The Volvo FH with IFS will have the world's best road manners," he adds.

"For almost two decades, the Volvo FH Series has provided haulage companies with safety, efficient transport and high quality," comments Nilsson.

"Now, with our new replacements, we are going to be even better in all three areas," he concludes.

Transport Engineer will report all the details from the launch event.

Author
Brian Tinham

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