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Why do some trucks have wheels that lift?

While driving on the road, you have noticed that some trucks have wheels that lift. This is a common situation with large trucks. If you have been wondering what the reason is, the answer is very simple.

Trucks carrying heavier loads are equipped with multiple axles, because the lifting axle helps to distribute the weight of a particularly heavy load. But when driving without a load, the use of additional axles does not make sense, because more wheels in contact with the road means higher fuel consumption, but also tire wear. In this case, only the drive shaft is used. The whole process of lifting the wheels takes 25 seconds.

In recent years, some manufacturers, such as Volvo, offer a tandem drive axle with the possibility of lifting with 6 × 4 drive, which after lifting becomes 4×2. Volvo states that such a system saves up to 4% in fuel consumption and a turning radius of 1 m. Truck manufacturer Scania AB offers even better results, stating that its axle lift system saves up to 6% in fuel consumption and reduces tire wear.

Source: Scania AB

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The future of Volvo sedans and caravans

Although demand for SUVs and crossovers is increasing year by year, Volvo has no intention of giving up production of its sedans and caravans. Rumors said that the current S / V60 and S / V90 models would soon be replaced by a new generation, but the management of the Swedish car company revealed that the new models will have a slightly different design.

With a more rounded body and generally even more attractive appearance, it will strive to retain existing customers but also attract potential customers who have not yet decided to buy a crossover or SUV model.

The company also announced that it will expand the existing offer of XC models and significantly increase the production of electric models, which by 2025 should account for 50 percent of their total production.

Source: Volvo

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Volvo has refreshed its logo

In the age of digital technologies, the development of visual identity is an important step towards approaching new customers. Thus, large companies and brands are working on the modernization of existing visual identities. Like KIA, which recently unveiled a new logo, Volvo has refreshed the look of its own logo.

The same minimalist principle was applied as with a number of other manufacturers who opted for a two-dimensional logo with an extremely simplified look. In this case, Volvo went to extremes, so the logo is now black.

In a statement to the media, Volvo said:

“The change will be gradual. We start by rolling out the updated identity on our main website, main social media platforms and in the new Volvo Cars mobile app. The updated iron mark will be rolled out in other areas step by step, and the first car with the updated iron mark will be launched in 2023. The old iron mark will be phased out over time. ”

Volvo has confirmed that the logo has been modernized, but has not revealed when commercial use will begin. Malaysian Paul Tan reveals that the new design will not enter into force until 2023. Who knows, maybe by then they will change their minds, considering that this is the seventh logo in the almost century-old history of Volvo.

Source: Volvo