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TRUCKING TOOLS speed, weight and engine load to help maintain the most effi cient gear pos- sible. When the truck is operational, it automatically uses its knowledge to save fuel during the driving cycle. It optimizes gear shifting on rolling hills and hilly ter- rain. I-See handles hills by building speed before the hill, then curbs speed before the crest, Eco-Rolling down the hill and engine braking if necessary. "The integration between the transmis- sion and the engine is critical to getting the best performance and effi ciency pos- sible," says John Moore, Volvo product marketing manager – powertrain. "Drivers are now going to get more power for less fuel spent." The inclusion of the new I- Shift with Crawler Gears in the XE Adaptive Gear- ing package expands the capabilities of XE from 80,000 lbs. up to 110,000 lbs. GCW as the low gear ratios maintain startability and enhance slow speed per- formance on softer ground, Volvo says. "We don't need a constant GPS signal," Long adds. F May 2016 www.FlatbedTruckingJobs.com 23 PUZZLE Answers on page 28.