Lannutti Group, an Italian transport and logistics company, has ordered 1,000 new Volvo FH trucks with the latest fuel saving technology, I-Save. The company sees the potential to reduce its fuel consumption by 10 per cent as well as lower CO2 emissions.
Lannutti Group operates in eight European countries with a fleet of 1,800 trucks. Its decision to invest in 1,000 new Volvo FH trucks was made after a comprehensive year-long fuel test, where the new Volvo FH equipped with I-Save was compared with other trucks in a mixed fleet. The result was a staggering fuel reduction of 10 per cent compared to an equivalent standard #truck.*
“The fleet renewal principle for us at #lannuttigroup is to prioritize low emission vehicles. Apart from reliability, the most important factors for us are to keep the weight of the #truck as low as possible to allow for a high payload and keep the fuel consumption to a minimum. After the positive test period, we decided that all new Volvo trucks should be I-Save trucks,” says #valterlannutti, CEO at #lannuttigroup.
The I-Save version of the Volvo FH combines an extra fuel-efficient engine with fuel-saving features, which reduce fuel consumption in long-haul operations – without compromising drivability. They are also equipped with additional safety features, such as Lane Changing Support and Driver Alert Support, which help avoid accidents.
“We don´t compromise on safety. It´s important to offer our drivers a safe and comfortable workplace, but it´s also a way to help secure our deliveries. Luckily, most accidents are minor. Nevertheless, the trucks often need repairs and it´s costly when a #truck is out of business. All in all, I believe that the additional safety systems are a good investment,” says #valterlannutti.
The order of 1,000 Volvo FH with I-Save will be delivered to Lannutti during 2021 and 2022.
“We have a long and trusting business relationship with #lannuttigroup and I am really proud that they put their trust in Volvo and that they confirm the outstanding fuel performance our I-Save trucks deliver. This is equally important for the climate as for our customers,” says #rogeralm, President Volvo Trucks.
Facts
Every feature of I-Save has been designed to cut fuel costs.
Included in the Volvo FH with I-Save:
• D13TC (Turbo Compound) 460 hp (2 600 Nm) or 500 hp (2 800 Nm) engine
• Highly fuel-efficient rear axles
• Engine idle shutdown
• I-Cruise with I-Roll, which adjusts speed to keep down fuel consumption
• Power Steering Pump with Variable Displacement
• Updated I-See
• Updated I-Shift with long-haul optimised software
* compared to standard Volvo FH with Euro 6 step C engine.
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