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The Volvo I-Shift is an automated manual transmission developed by Volvo subsidiary Volvo Powertrain AB for Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses, with 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears. It became available for trucks in 2001 and later buses in 2004. Inside view of a Volvo I-Shift transmission
The Volvo B11R is a 10.8-litre engined coach chassis available as both two- and tri-axle from Volvo since 2011. It was introduced as the second of the Volvo BXXR series, replacing the rest of the B12B range in 2011, and later its fellow BXXR platform model, the B13R [ 1 ] in 2013.
The Volvo B12B was a rear-engined coach and intercity bus chassis built by Volvo.It is built as a direct replacement of Volvo B12 in the European market and the Volvo B10B.. The B12B could be fitted with Volvo DH12C (later DH12D and DH12E) 6-cylinder 12-litre engine, coupled to a Volvo-automated, ZF automatic, or later, Volvo I-Shift transmission.
The Volvo B9R is a rear-engined coach chassis built by Volvo. It can be built with bodies up to 13 m (42 ft 8 in) long and a maximum gross weight of 19,000 kg (42,000 lb). It can be built with bodies up to 13 m (42 ft 8 in) long and a maximum gross weight of 19,000 kg (42,000 lb).
Launched in 2013, it came standard with the Volvo D16 engine – which delivers up to 600 horsepower (450 kW) and 2,050 pound-feet (2,780 N⋅m) of torque – and I-Shift automated manual transmission, and was initially available with 6×4 and 8×4 axle configurations; [7] an 18-speed manual transmission was also offered as an option. [8]
D9A power output varies from 300 - 380 hp (280 kW) and torque 1400 - 1700 Nm respectively. Introduction of I-Shift also spelled end for Geartronic (AGS) and its shortcomings however the I-Shift was designed to be what it is from ground up where Geartronic was an add on modification to existing manual transmission.
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In 2001 Volvo introduced the second generation of the FH and FM series with the cab and driveline given a major makeover. [11] with an investment cost of €600 million [12] Major changes included a redesign of the cab to improve aerodynamics, the new automatic gearchange transmission, I shift, new electronics system and engine improvements.