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D R I V E R ' S D I G ES T #2 /2016 5 start News & updates from the Volvo world Volvo Trucks developed Volvo I-See for I-Shift, a new software feature for Volvo automated manual transmissions that memorizes thousands of routes traveled and uses that knowledge to keep the truck in the best, most fuel-efficient gear. When cruise control is activated, I-See will record the topography of the route, storing up to 4,500 hills in its memory without relying on GPS connections. The next time the vehicle travels that route, I-See recognizes it and works in tandem with the Volvo I-Shift to choose the optimal gear. Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America, says the new technology is another ex - ample of Volvo's leadership in integration. "Because I-See memorizes the road gradient, I-Shift is pre- pared and automatically shifts to the best possible gear for the terrain. This would not be possible with- out integration, where all components seamlessly communicate with each other," Nyberg says. While in cruise, I-See's built-in electronics con- stantly monitor factors such as road grade, speed, weight, and engine load to help maintain the most efficient gear possible. Working with I-See, the I-Shift will prepare for upcoming inclines by build- ing speed, keeping the truck in a higher gear for better power and performance while avoiding un- necessary downshifts. Volvo Trucks' I-See memorizes roads to increase productivity and fuel efficiency