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Volvo FH wins International Truck of the Year 2014
2018-02-22 10:42:46

This is the third time Volvo has won the award, after also winning it in 1994 and 2000.

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 10:42:37

FPInnovations research results – Should an engine be idled for some time in cold temperatures to bring it to optimal temperatures?

Clean your log truck without damaging fine engine parts.

New Case C Series Excavators give better fuel consumption and faster cycle times.

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Volvo inaugurates their new driveline test facility
2018-02-22 10:42:36

Volvo has inaugurated its SEK 195 million driveline test facility in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The new equipment will support the company's technology shift towards electromobility.

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 10:42:26

 

Logging research – Wood recovery from different harvesting systems in blue gum plantations.

Biofuel research – Age and height relationship on fuel properties for common plantation species.

Biomass processing – New feed wheel engagement option for chippers from Bandit.

 

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Volvo makes further progress on intelligent safety systems for trucks
2018-02-22 10:42:25

The new crane is especially suitable for timber loading at terminals, for industrial applications and for chipper or crusher feeding.

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Research Results - Reducing sediment loss from unpaved roads
2018-02-22 10:42:22

This study looks at five different techniques to reduce sediment pollution from unpaved roads.

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Volvo produces new heavy-duty truck engine to meet Euro 6 requirements
2018-02-22 10:42:14

The Volvo FH gets a new 460 hp (340 kW) engine for fast and fuel efficient transport.

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Newsflash - What's happening in Forest Engineering?
2018-02-22 10:42:13

Log transport research – Evaluating aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.

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Research Results - Productivity of stump harvesting for fuel
2018-02-22 10:42:01

Trying to find wood to use as an energy source is becoming more challenging. One potential source is stump wood. This article looks at the productivity of the equipment used in the harvesting of stump wood.

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Volvo to discontinue its line of backhoe loaders and motor graders
2018-02-22 10:42:00

These products will in future be manufactured by Volvo’s Chinese company SDLG.

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