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In June 2014, [4] Volvo Trucks presented a new dual-clutch version of the I-Shift, known as SPO2812, with overdrive and a maximum torque of 2800 N·m. [5] The dual-clutch version is only available for trucks up to 540 hp. The I-Shift Dual Clutch has two input shafts which are alternatively connected to the engine through two clutches.
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.
Snapped drive shafts were common. Low-speed handling in icy conditions was interesting as the system tended to drive the car forward against the influence of the steered wheels. Later cars, the 46, 66, and Volvo variants were fitted with a differentially geared axle.
When it is switched on, an automatic transmission can shift into overdrive mode after a certain speed is reached (usually 70+ km/h [40-45 mph or more] depending on the load). When it is off, the automatic transmission shifting is limited to the lower gears. Overdrive should usually be selected when the average speed is above 70 km/h (40-45 mph).
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 December 2024. Directionality of traffic flow by jurisdiction Countries by direction of road traffic, c. 2020 ⇅ Left-hand traffic ⇵ Right-hand traffic No data Left-hand traffic (LHT) and right-hand traffic (RHT) are the practices, in bidirectional traffic, of keeping to the left side and to the ...
Geartronic is Volvo Cars' name for its manumatic automatic transmission, similar to Porsche's Tiptronic. It is available in 4-, 5-, 6-, and 8-speed models, and is controlled by a microprocessor . The microprocessor automatically shifts to the next gear if a user in manual mode red lines the engine.
Unlike during a normal gear change, in a powershift the driver does not let off the accelerator. The clutch is briefly depressed while the shift lever is rapidly shifted into a higher gear, keeping the engine in its power band (unlike speed-shifting, where the throttle is let off very quickly, simultaneously depressing the clutch and shifting ...
In 1998, Volvo Cars began to offer their version of ESC called Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) on the new Volvo S80. [18] Meanwhile, others investigated and developed their own systems. During a moose test , Swedish journalist Robert Collin of Teknikens Värld rolled a Mercedes A-Class (without ESC) at 78 km/h in October 1997. [ 19 ]