Brazilian production of Volvo I-Shift gearbox begins 14 December 2011

Volvo do Brasil has started production of I-Shift automatic truck gearboxes in its Brazilian industrial complex located in Curitiba, and is also nod due to start local production of 11-litre engines.

The Brazilian gearboxes will equip the FH and FM heavy vehicle lines, according to Volvo do Brasil's president Roger Alm.

"The I-Shift gearbox has been getting outstanding acceptance in Brazil and in all the other countries of South America. It already equips about 80% of the FH and FM trucks and over 90% of the highway buses that leave our assembly line in Curitiba," explains Alm.

The success of the electronic gearbox is mainly due to the noticeable [fuel] consumption reduction that it allows – up to 5% compared to vehicles with manual equipment. In addition, it means less clutch wear, less tyre wear, and increased comfort and safety levels for the driver," he adds.

"We were pioneers in the Brazilian market, introducing an electronic gearbox in this commercial vehicles segment. It is technically very advanced, but also very easy to use," state Alm.

Author
John Challen

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