Volvo launches a new system for an enhanced and safer driver experience, easier navigation and more efficient fleet management.
By combining the cab's audio and entertainment unit with the navigation and fleet management systems, Volvo Trucks has created a fully integrated system controlled via touch screen, voice command and steering wheel buttons. The new system allows for easier and more efficient assignment handling. The truck navigation system accepts a range of inputs for getting directions including addresses, coordinates or simply touching the onscreen map. Drivers can also access all Dynafleet OnBoard services including Driver Times Support, Driver Coaching and Messaging. For drivers, this means up-to-date information, enabling them to stay in control and make the best decisions in real time. They can also track their driving performance and fuel consumption, and identify areas for improvement.
Because Dynafleet OnBoard and Navigation are integrated, drivers can receive messages with GPS coordinates and in just a few seconds start navigating to their next assignment. This allows more time with hands on the steering wheel and eyes focused on the road, resulting in a safer and more productive driver. The features of the new system include access to streaming media services such as Spotify, Deezer and TuneIn, as well as DAB and DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting). There is also a push-to-talk button for voice control on the steering wheel. The operator can personalise their workspace. For example, they can listen to their favourite local radio station no matter where they are, and they can have hands-free access to both their personal phone as well as work phone. Overall this helps create an enhanced and safer driving experience. It increases the feeling of home when drivers are away for extended periods of time.
The new integrated system is available when ordering a new Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. Available features with the new integrated system for services and infotainment include:
- 7" Touch screen display
- Voice control
- Dynafleet OnBoard (Volvo Trucks' fleet management systems)
- TomTom navigation with truck attributes and TomTom Traffic with real time traffic information
- Bluetooth for two phones to be connected at the same time
- Access to streaming media services such as Spotify, Deezer and TuneIn
- DAB/DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
- USB ports