New Volvo FMX was launched at Bauma 2013

[kscarbel]

Volvo on Monday introduced its updated FMX vocational truck in Munich at the Bauma International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Vehicles and Equipment, Building Material Machines and Mining Machines. The FMX was originally introduced in 2010.

The latest FMX features an array of updates including a totally redesigned cab interior, new air suspension system, raised ground-clearance and Volvo Dynamic Steering (as does the new on-highway FM).

Designed and produced by steering system supplier ZF Lenksysteme, the Volvo Dynamic Steering system adds an electronically controlled electric motor to the steering gear, which retains hydraulic power assistance.

Attached to the steering shaft, the electric motor has a maximum of 25 Nm (18lb.ft.) of torque and is regulated thousands of times per second by an electronic control unit.

The system is designed to give additional assistance at low speeds, reducing strain on shoulder and arm muscles. The system provides self-centering action in reversing maneuvers. Conventional truck power-steering systems require constant steering correction over heavily cambered roads and when driving in cross winds. The Dynamic Steering system automatically compensates for these conditions, allowing the driver to steer straight ahead. The system also reduces the steering correction needed when driving over surface cracks and potholes.

[GearheadGrrrl]

With all their high tech electronics and such, these Volvos won't live long enough to get exported to third world markets!