Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a new truck designed for the automobile transport business. According to the company, the Volvo Autohauler (VAH) was developed to maximize freight capacity and bring efficiency, safety and comfort to the market.
“The new Volvo Autohauler is designed to maximize loading space for our customers while incorporating the latest in engine technology,” says Ron Huibers, Volvo Trucks North America senior vice president, sales and marketing. “The lower chassis reduces the overall height of the truck, allowing a car, pick-up or minivan to be positioned over the cab to maximize the efficiency of every delivery.”
“Our goal with this new auto hauler was to reduce lead time and increase efficiency for auto transporters,” says Wade Long, Volvo Trucks marketing product manager. “We worked closely with customers and truck body builders to understand and meet their needs. Volvo Trucks is confident that the VAH has the design, engineering and performance that the demanding vehicle transport market has been waiting for.”
According to Volvo, the introduction of the VAH makes Volvo the first to introduce an auto transporter with an EPA 2010 engine. Volvo’s no regen Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is said to improve fuel efficiency by five percent over EPA 2007 engines. The VAH is available with a Volvo D11 or D13 engine, and an I-shift transmission.
