Volvo introduces hybrid power for construction equipment.* The Volvo Group, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, has announced the development of a hybrid power Hybrid Power in this context describes the combination of a power producer and the means to store that power in an energy storage medium. In power engineering, the term 'hybrid' does not mean a "method," such as the popular use of hybrid to mean a vehicle like the Toyota system for heavy vehicles, such as trucks, buses and construction equipment. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a press release from the company, the system can offer fuel savings of up to 35 percent. "We envision opportunities to accelerate developments in commercially viable hybrid engines for heavy vehicles. This can be significant for both our customers and for the environment," says Leif Johansson
Leif Johansson (born March 1, 1951) is the President of AB Volvo and CEO of The Volvo Group (since 1997). He sold Volvo Cars to Ford. He is an alumnus of Chalmers University of Technology. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AB Volvo. The system includes I-SAM (Integrated Starter, Alternator alternator: see generator. alternator Source of direct electric current in modern vehicles for ignition, lights, fans, and other uses. The electric power is generated by an alternator mechanically coupled to the engine, with a rotor field coil Motor). It is comprised of a start motor, drive engine and generator. I-SAM works together with an automatic, converted mechanical transmission, which was developed within the Volvo Group, an electronic control unit as well as conventional diesel engine and batteries that are charged by braking energy. Through linking the electric motor and diesel engine in parallel, they can work together to operate the vehicle, according to the press release. I-SAM provides sufficient power resources to start and accelerate even heavy vehicles to an appropriate speed without assistance from the diesel engine. This also reduces the noise level of the vehicle. The Volvo Group is also participating in the development of a new type of battery, Effpower, which is based on proven lead-acid technology used in start batteries in today's vehicles. Effpower is a Swedish-based company developing bipolar battery technology. Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo Construction Equipment (originally Volvo BM) is a subsidiary and business area of AB Volvo. Volvo Construction Equipment develops, manufactures and markets equipment for the construction and related industries. North America Inc. is based in Asheville, N.C. More information about the system is available at www.volvoce.com. |
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