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Strong Demand For Volvo Trucks’ Transmissions In The U.S.

8th June 2011
ES Admin
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As a result of the strong demand for I-Shift – Volvo’s innovative mechanical transmission with automated gearchanging function – Volvo Trucks today announced that the company will start assembly of I-Shift gearboxes in its production plant in the USA starting in the third quarter of 2012.
Volvo Trucks introduced its I-Shift transmission on the North American market in 2007. Last year, 26 percent of trucks sold in North America were equipped with I-Shift and customers continue to report significant fuel economy improvements with the auto-shift transmission.

Since I-Shift is only available together with Volvo engines, which also helps promote sales of the company’s own powertrain system. I-Shift incorporates a host of fuel-saving and productivity-enhancing features into a reliable, durable, and lightweight design.

The transmission is currently assembled in Köping, Sweden and then sent to the US production plant in Hagerstown, Maryland for adaptation to North American market requirements.

The company is now investing $7 million in Hagerstown to build a new assembly line, install new equipment and tooling, and to train its employees. The new assembly line is primarily intended to supply the North American market.

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