Get up close with Volvo’s new DME powered unit

Jason Cannon, CCJ chief editor

Jun 6, 2013

Updated Jun 10, 2013

Thursday, Volvo Trucks North America threw back the curtain on its newest “green” truck: a 13 liter dimethyl ether (DME) fueled truck.

Watch the video below for an up close look.

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