Volvo FE
Volvo FE | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks Corporation |
Also called | FL |
Production | 2006-present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Medium |
Body style | COE |
Powertrain | |
Engine | D7E |
Power output | 225 kW (FE Electric) |
Transmission | ZTO1109 (manual), AL306 (automatic) |
Battery | 375 kWh (FE Electric) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | FL7 |
D7E | ||
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Cooling system Liquid cooled | | |
Output | ||
Power output | 177 kW (237 hp)-206 kW (276 hp)-235 kW (315 hp) | |
Torque output | 920 N⋅m (680 lb⋅ft)-1,050 N⋅m (770 lb⋅ft)-1,200 N⋅m (890 lb⋅ft) | |
Dimensions | ||
Length | 1,218 mm (48.0 in) | |
Width | 718 mm (28.3 in) | |
Height | 983 mm (38.7 in) | |
Dry weight | 590 kg (1,300.7 lb) | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | D7C |
The Volvo FE is a
The First Generation FE introduced in 2006 the Volvo FE shares same engine and gearboxes with Volvo FL and it includes a 320 hp (239 kW) engine version. The FE
Design and Technology
Engine
The all new
Engine design follows the rest of the Volvo engines where timing gears are located at the rear, which allows for better air flow around engine area. The engine also comes with integrated
Transmission
The vehicle is available with both manual and automatic
There are two manual gearboxes with cable linkage system and servo assist to reduce gear changing effort. The 6 speed overdrive has a direct shift pattern and is available with 240 hp (179 kW) and 260 hp (194 kW) engines. The 9 speed overdrive range change with so called double H pattern is available for tractor units and higherThe automatics are available in two models as 6-speed top two overdrive electronically controlled Allison MD3060 and AL306 and both have a hydraulic retarder as an option with maximum brake torque of 1,700 N⋅m (1,253.9 lb⋅ft).
Brakes and Air system
The brake system for FE is similar to the rest of the FM/FH family of trucks with EBS however a new integrated air dryer system called APM or Air Production Management was introduced. APM combines the functions of air dryer, regulator, four-way protection valve, pressure limiting and safety valves, pressure sensors and blocking valve into one unit and is electronically controlled. The main advantages of the system are in reduced numbers of separate components which also reduces risk of air leakage and electrical connectors failures.
Chassis
The FE line is available in two frame heights for general transport distribution duty or one light construction transport duty. The
Production
The Volvo Trucks Corp. has introduced a hybrid Volvo FE. This truck can drive 1,5 km on its electric engine.[2] The truck has received a Dutch certificate for Quiet Truck, when used in town areas.[3]
The 2013 model
A new version of the Volvo FE was launched on May 14, 2013,[4] together with the new Volvo FL. One of the new features is the ability to equip the truck with the I-Shift automatic transmission, and another feature is ESP (Electronic Stability Program) which helps the driver to keep the truck on the road.
The engine of the 2013 Volvo FE is a 6-cylinder D8 engine with a displacement of 7.7 litres.
External links and references
- ^ "Deutz". Our Customers. Bloomfield, CT: Jacobs Vehicle Systems. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- ^ Volvo publication on Volvo FE hybrid
- ^ Register Quiet Truck
- ^ "The new Volvo FE and Volvo FL – optimised for city and suburban deliveries" (Press release). Volvo AB. 2013-05-14 – via GlobeNewsWire.
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