Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 17, 2017 18:41:45 GMT
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new battery system for its FH and FM ranges which provides sufficient power for all in-cab functions while also reducing the risk of standstill due to discharged batteries.
"Drivers can enjoy improved comfort and living conditions, knowing that they have enough power for their needs, with minimal risk of draining the power from the starter batteries," says Samuel Nerdal, Product Manager Electrical & Electronics, Volvo Trucks.
The new battery system has two separate battery sets - one for starting the engine, and the other for all other in-cab electrical equipment. The starter battery's only function is to crank the engine and is not affected by power consumption in the rest of the truck. All other functions such as the parking heater, parking cooler, refrigerator, media system and personal equipment including laptops, mobile phones and tablets are powered by separate gel batteries.
"Drivers can enjoy improved comfort and living conditions, knowing that they have enough power for their needs, with minimal risk of draining the power from the starter batteries," says Samuel Nerdal, Product Manager Electrical & Electronics, Volvo Trucks.
The new battery system has two separate battery sets - one for starting the engine, and the other for all other in-cab electrical equipment. The starter battery's only function is to crank the engine and is not affected by power consumption in the rest of the truck. All other functions such as the parking heater, parking cooler, refrigerator, media system and personal equipment including laptops, mobile phones and tablets are powered by separate gel batteries.
www.volvotrucks.co.uk/en-gb/news/press-release.html?pubid=22601
Can't believe it's taken the truck manufacturing industry so long to get round to using a system that has been in use on boats for decades. Perhaps a cynical person might say that Volvo have had no issue in the past with charging £400 for a call-out and jump-start.
