Volvo Trucks D13 Engine with Turbo Compounding
Offers Increased Power and Fuel Efficiency

Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine, bringing even more power and fuel efficiency to one of the industry’s most fuel-efficient engines. By converting wasted heat energy, the 13 l D13 with turbo compounding improves fuel efficiency by up to 6.5%, while also delivering up to 100 extra lb ft of torque for improved performance.

“The Volvo D13 with turbo compounding offers real-world benefits to owners and drivers,” said G?ran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “Thanks to improved fuel efficiency and additional torque, customers spec’ing this new engine will not only enhance driveability, but positively impact their bottom line.”

Turbo compounding increases fuel efficiency by converting wasted heat energy from the exhaust into useable mechanical energy that is returned as extra torque to the crankshaft of the engine. This additional torque allows the Volvo D13 with turbo compounding to improve performance and efficiency at the same time.

“The D13 with turbo compounding is a perfect partner for our popular XE – eXceptional Efficiency – downspeeding package,” said John Moore, Volvo product marketing manager – powertrain. “It’s a win-win for fuel efficiency and performance, as downspeeding increases the energy in the exhaust, which in turn boosts the efficiency of the turbo compounding unit and reduces engine friction at lower cruise rpm’s. This engine will allow all downspeeding driveline packages to now cruise at engine speeds that are 100 rpm lower than before while at the same time offering more torque to maintain performance.”

The Volvo D13 with turbo compounding will be available in 2 power ratings in combination with 3 torque management packages. The D13 with turbo compounding optimizes fuel efficiency for steady state, long-haul applications where downspeeding drivelines thrive.

The Volvo D13 with turbo compounding will be available in mid-2017 as an option on Volvo sleeper models specified for long haul applications.

Source: Volvo Trucks North America

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