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New Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo VT 880
During 2005, Volvo Trucks launched the new Volvo FH and
Volvo FM model trucks, equipped with new fuel-efficient
engines that satisfy forthcoming statutory emission require-
ments in Europe through to the Euro 6 standard, which is
expected to become effective sometime during 2012/2013.
In North America, the product range was expanded through
the launch of the new flagship, Volvo VT 880.
Renault Magnum and Renault Premium Route
Renault Trucks maintained its high rate of product renewal in
2005 through the introduction of the new Renault Magnum
intended for long haulage and the new Renault Premium
Route for national haulage, both with new fuel efficient
engines.
New products from Mack Trucks
During 2005, Mack Trucks launched a completely new series
of trucks for construction applications and for regional trans-
portation purposes, as well as a new 11-liter engine that sat-
isfies future stringent emission regulations. This involves
new models of the successful Mack Granite and Mack
Granite Axle Back construction trucks, and a new series of
tractors for heavy regional transportation purposes known
as Mack Pinnacle.
Volvo Buses introduces low-floor chassis
During the year, Volvo Buses introduced the Volvo B9S as a
low-floor chassis. The chassis is highly suited for modern
mass transit systems, so-called Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), fea-
turing quick and comfortable entering and exiting for passen-
gers. The new chassis is delivered as an articulated bus in the
BRT system in Santiago, Chile and bi-articulated bus in
Göteborg, Sweden.
Revolutionary drive system from Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta continued with the introduction of the Volvo
Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System), a revolutionary
drive system for boats. The system is fitted in leisure and
commercial boats. Volvo Penta IPS has been a sensation in
the marine world and has received several important awards
for innovativeness.
New excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo Construction Equipment launched a new 70-ton exca-
vator, the Volvo EC700B, which represents the next gener-
ation of construction machinery. The Volvo EC700B is
designed and tested to withstand extreme conditions during
heavy work, for example, highway and water projects and
large-scale loading and excavation in stone quarries.
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