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Article: Volvo introduces hybrid power for construction equipment.(Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc. develops hybrid power systems)(Brief article)
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- Construction & Demolition Recycling
- Article date:
- May 1, 2006
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* The Volvo Group, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, has announced the development of a hybrid power system for heavy vehicles, such as trucks, buses and construction equipment.
According to a press release from the company, the system can offer fuel savings of up to 35 percent.
"We envision opportunities to accelerate developments in commercially viable hybrid engines for heavy vehicles. This can be significant for both our customers and for the environment," says Leif Johansson, president and CEO of AB Volvo.
The system includes I-SAM (Integrated Starter, Alternator Motor). It is comprised of a start motor, drive engine and generator. I-SAM ...