Video, Twitter log: Test driving Volvo’s adaptive gearing technology

CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts is in Virginia today (Nov. 4) to test drive Volvo’s new Adaptive Gearing technology.

Here’s a video log from his drive, followed by tweets from Volvo’s introduction of the new feature:

Volvo's Moore: The idea behind Adaptive Gearing is efficiency. Moving freight from Point A to B with as high fuel economy as possible.

— Jack Roberts (@JackRobertsCCJ) November 4, 2014

What is Adaptive Gearing anyway? Volvo calls it a "Super Overdrive." Really 2 drivelines in 1. 12th gear is locked out.

— Jack Roberts (@JackRobertsCCJ) November 4, 2014

Volvo Adaptive Gearing: 12th gear lock out controlled by rear axle load input. Highly fuel efficient up to 65 mph.

— Jack Roberts (@JackRobertsCCJ) November 4, 2014

Volvo Adaptive Gearing set up for trucks that go out heavy and come back light. Max weight is 80,000 lbs.

— Jack Roberts (@JackRobertsCCJ) November 4, 2014

XE Adaptive Gearing gives better performance in hills. Eliminates gear hunting in windy conditions or with poor aero trailer.

— Jack Roberts (@JackRobertsCCJ) November 4, 2014