Volvo Trucks says it is looking beyond the EU’s Euro V emissions standard with the launch next year of new engines on its FH and FM truck ranges.
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The engines (part of Volvo’s EEV – Enhanced Environmental friendly vehicle) will help improve air quality by reducing particulates and smoke drastically, going beyond the requirements of Euro V. The first stage of Volvo’s EEV engine offer, based on an optimized D13 engine with SCR (selective catalytic reduction), will cover the majority of the D13’s current sales volume.
The Volvo EEV engines are designed to help improve air quality by keeping the emission of particulates and smoke to an extreme minimum. The emissions are far better than the already tough requirements set by Euro V, which will become mandatory in October of next year, Volvo says.
“The new Volvo EEV engines are an important part of Volvo Trucks’ ongoing commitment to environmental care, while also offering good economy and impressive fuel efficiency,” said Claes Nilsson, Director European Division at Volvo Trucks.
The roll out of the Volvo EEV engines will start with the D13 engine, which has been further optimised to be able to reach EEV levels. The first stage is expected to meet the requirements of the majority of today’s current D13 customers. In addition to reducing particulates and smoke considerably, Volvo says the new EEV engines will offer customers improved economy, while allowing them to take advantage of tax incentives available on some markets.
Volvo says its aim is to be able to offer a wide range of EEV engines.
Looking ahead, Volvo Trucks is closely following the development of the Euro VI standard and believes it is in a ‘solid position to help lead the way’ and that a combination of SCR and EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) technologies will provide the most efficient solution.
