Volvo Trucks to now offer a one-box Exhaust Aftertreatment System for improved body flexibility, fuel efficiency

5/6/2016

Volvo Trucks North America recently launched a new one-box design for its Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), resulting in increased flexibility, increased fuel capacity and a more aerodynamic vehicle. Standard with Volvo D11- and Volvo D13-equipped vehicles, the one-box EATS offers greater flexibility with the vehicle.

The smaller packaging benefits Volvo’s on-highway lineup – VNM, VNL and VAH models – with increased frame rail space for additional fuel capacity or to mount APUs or any other frame-mounted accessories. On the vocational side, the one-box system provides the Volvo VHD better back-of-cab clearance and up to 12 inches of frame rail space to provide body builders greater flexibility for equipment installation.

Now with a shorter wheelbase capability, the fifth wheel can be positioned closer to the cab reducing trailer gap for improved aerodynamics and increased fuel efficiency.

“Volvo has long been a leader in innovative design, and the single package EATS offers yet another opportunity for our customers to spec their vehicles for the best return-on-investment,” said Gӧran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “The smaller one-box package improves the space available for equipment packaging.”

The one-box EATS encases the diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction system and diesel exhaust fluid injector into one package. With the new design, the diesel particulate filter is easier to access and lighter compared with the two-box version, allowing for quicker serviceability.

Volvo’s one-box EATS features better thermal encasing of exhaust energy for improved muffler efficiency. Specialty coatings improve low temperature NOx conversion. The Volvo one-box EATS is available with Volvo models equipped with Volvo D11 and Volvo D13 engines, including VNM and VNL daycab and sleeper models, VHD and VAH models.

Volvo Exhaust Aftertreatment System

Volvo Trucks recently introduced a new one-box design for its Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), resulting in increased flexibility, increased fuel capacity and a more aerodynamic vehicle. The new one-box EATS is standard with Volvo D11- and Volvo D13-equipped vehicles.

Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in North America. Its Uptime Services commitment is delivered by a network of nearly 400 authorized dealers across North America and the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Every Volvo truck is assembled in the Volvo Trucks New River Valley manufacturing facility in Dublin, Virginia, which meets the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, 14001 standard for environmental care and holds a dual ISO 50001/Superior Energy Performance certification at the platinum level, indicating a sustained excellence in energy management. Volvo Trucks North America provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a full range of diesel, alternative-fuel and all-electric vehicles, and is part of the Volvo Trucks global organization.

Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,300 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 12 countries across the globe. In 2022 approximately 145,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks’ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.