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HOW IT WORKS Alternative Fuel Overview Volvo Trucks has expanded its commitment to environmental care and energy security through the installation of the Cummins ISL G & ISX12 G natural gas-powered engines and Volvo's recently announced D13-LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) and D13-DME (Dimethyl Ether) engines. VNM & VNL CUMMINS WESTPORT POWER CNG/LNG Natural gas power for low emissions with minimal aftertreatment CABS & SLEEPERS APPLICATIONS ENGINES TRANSMISSIONS Day & sleeper tractor CNG - Regional transport Cummins Westport ISX12 G, Spark Ignition Natural Gas, 1 liters, 1.9 350 HP and 400 HP, 1450 lb-ft torque, Fuel: CNG or LNG ISL G, Allison 3000 Series fully automatic transmission; ISX12 G, Eaton-Fuller 10-speed or 13 speed manual transmission Medium & Long hood LNG - Regional & long transport These features and benefits are for the current spark-ignited CNG and LNG engines FEATURES Lower Emissions Up to 20% lower greenhouse gas emissions than diesel Economics Improved reliability and efficiency over previous gas engines: lower total fuel costs Energy Security Uses domestic fuel sources and reduces reliance on oil SEE MORE AT: BENEFITS Maintenance-Free Aftertreatment Does not require Diesel Particulate Filter or Selective Catalytic Reduction to meet EPA '10 emissions Simplicity Spark ignition is simpler overall than compression ignition Lower Weight http://www.volvotrucks. com/trucks/na/ en-us/products/ alternativefuels/Pages/ alternative-fuel.aspx Elimination of after-treatment saves weight on chassis VNL VOLVO POWER LNG A Volvo D13 compression-ignition natural gas engine for diesel durability and diesel fuel efficiency. Future technology. CABS & SLEEPERS APPLICATIONS ENGINES TRANSMISSIONS Day & sleeper tractor Regional & long haul transport Volvo D13-LNG, Compression Ignition Natural Gas, 455 HP;1750 lb-ft torque, Fuel: LNG with 5% diesel Pilot Ignition Volvo AT and ATO I-Shift; 12-speed automated manual Long Hood VNL VOLVO POWER DME A Volvo D13 compression-ignition engine powered by DME for diesel-like fuel efficiency, durability, and performance. Low emissions requires no DPF and minimal after-treatment. Future technology. CABS & SLEEPERS APPLICATIONS ENGINES TRANSMISSIONS Day & sleeper tractor Regional & long haul transport Volvo D13-DME compression ignition; up to 460 HP, 1750 lb-ft torque; fuel: dimethyl ether Volvo I-Shift; 12-speed automated manual direct drive or overdrive transmission Long hood DRIVER 'S DIGEST #1/2014 27