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in the transmission for use the next time the driver travels the routes. The system can store up to 4,500 different hills per truck. The built-in electronics constantly monitor factors such as road grade, 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 terrain. I-See handles hills by building speed before the hill, then curbs speed before the crest, Eco-Roll- ing down the hill and engine braking if necessary. "The integration between the trans- mission and the engine is critical to getting the best performance and effi ciency possible," 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 Adap- tive Gearing 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 performance on softer ground, Volvo says. "We don't need a constant GPS sig- nal," Long adds. • 30 www.bigrigowner.com M A Y 2 0 1 6 HPD