Commercial trucks serve every community in America. Over 80 percent of all communities are served exclusively by truck and 98 percent of the largest commercial trucks are powered by diesel engines. Diesel trucks, trains, boats and barges move 94 percent of the nation’s goods, more than 18 million tons of freight each day.

Fuel efficient clean diesel technology helps keep the costs of goods low. Today’s diesel truck is more fuel efficient and has lower emissions than any previous generation, a significant accomplishment considering that increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions are near-opposite ends and competing forces in diesel engine design. Because diesel engines offer this unmatched combination of energy efficiency, power, performance and reliability, now coupled with near zero emissions, it ensures that diesel will be the technology of choice to power the majority of commercial trucks into the future.

Volvo® VNL 780 with Cummins X15 Performance SeriesThe Volvo® VNL 780 is powered by Cummins latest X15 Performance Series, rated up to 605 hp with a huge 2050 lb-ft of torque to make climbing any incline effortless. No other heavy-duty diesel has more of a legendary reputation for durability than the 15-liter, now enhanced to meet EPA 2017 greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel-efficiency standards. Cummins X15 includes the most advanced fuel-saving features.

The engine comes loaded with innovative features such as over-the-air capability with Connected DiagnosticsTM software working through a telematics system to wirelessly connect the engine to Cummins for rapid fault diagnosis and expert guidance to maximize uptime. The new Single Module Aftertreatment is a one-piece design up to 40 percent lighter and up to 60 percent smaller. Not only does the engine have great pulling power, but the stopping power is second to none from the engine brake, saving wear and tear on service brakes while maintaining a higher degree of control for the driver.

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