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logbook (Continued from Page 25) Volvo plans 13-liter gas engine for 2014 Volvo Trucks announced in May plans to launch its own 13-liter liquefied natural gas engine for North America in 2014. The new LNG engine's advanced high-pressure diesel ignition technology will provide fuel efficiency gains compared with current natural gas products, the company says. Combined with its previously announced offering of compressed natural gas-powered Volvo VNM and VNL model daycabs, the new engine will round out a complete range of natural gas-powered offerings. The company is also testing another fuel that can be produced from natural gas, DME (dimethyl ether), which could become an attractive alternative for the North American market. Through advanced high-pressure diesel ignition technology – using trace amounts of diesel to ignite the natural gas – Volvo's LNG engine will deliver a 30 percent fuel efficiency improvement compared with spark-ignition engines, making it a viable alternative for demanding long-haul applications. The Volvo 13-liter LNG engine will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 20 percent compared with current diesel products. Volvo says the engine will accomplish these savings without sacrificing power, torque or fuel efficiency. North America's abundant supply of natural gas, and the reduced emissions and minimal aftertreatment CNG engines offer, make the technology suitable for customers operating in localized or closed-loop applications. To meet current demand, Volvo offers the CNG-powered VNM daycab equipped with a factory-installed Cummins ISL G engine. The company also recently announced that it is operating natural gas-powered VNL demonstrator trucks. The larger, more robust VNL model features a 12-liter Cummins-Westport ISX12 G gas engine. Production of the natural gas-powered VNL daycab will begin in conjunction with commercial availability of the 12-liter gas engine in early 2013. These heavy-duty engines feature maintenance-free aftertreatment, requiring only a three-way catalyst to meet EPA 2010 emissions standards. — Jack Roberts Practical products for your business and lifestyle RANDALL-REILLY'S ETrucker Store Do you know what you need to be successful? Own a Piece of Overdrive ALL SHIRTS HAVE THE OFFICIAL 50TH LOGO THE FRONTS OF HOW TO: Customize your truck, Volume 1 FOR TRUCKERS WHO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR RIDE Printed Manual: $19.95 Digital Download $12.95 Digital Download: ONLY $7.95 GUIDE ON: system installation DEFINITIVE procedures Printed Manual: $19.95 Digital Download: $12.95 ORDER these resources at www.etrucker.com/store 70 OVERDRIVE JULY 2012 HOW TO: Customize your truck, Volume 1 10 STEP-BY-STEP PROJECTS TO SET YOUR RIG APART DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND PHOTOS FOR: Fixing paint nicks Mounting headlights in bumpers Installing wood fl ooring Hiding bolts Adding drop-front suspension Installing a drop visor Upgrading exhaust stacks Replacing seats Converting to old-school twin sticks Swapping steering wheels TRUCKING OPPORTUNITIES Supplies Limited! $15.00 12/8/09 6:19 PM