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<br /> July 2018 fleetowner.com<br /> INDUSTRY<br /> FACTS & FIGURES<br /> FOR INFO-BASED<br /> DECISIONS<br /> EQUIPMENT<br /> Safety systems<br /> coming on strong<br /> TECHNOLOGY<br /> Truck platooning<br /> closer to reality<br /> it's Easy to see<br /> Volvo sets the standard in safety.<br /> The new VNL improves on Volvo's legendary visibility. Its aggressive nose<br /> slope and seamless windshield provide the best driver sight lines in the<br /> industry. 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