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range of innovative technologies coupled with outstanding economy and environmental friendliness.
Highly efficient drive system technologies in all vehicle classes
'Driving the future' is the motto of the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover.
The new Mercedes-Benz Antos truck for heavy-duty distribution applications as well as the new Setra ComfortClass 500 and the Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus generations represent commercial vehicles with state-of-the-art, highly efficient drive system technologies. Despite the sophisticated exhaust gas treatment technology, fuel consumption has been further reduced compared to the predecessor models.
Moreover, the new Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid employs alternative drive technologies. The innovative truck consumes 23 percent less fuel than its diesel variant.
Also on show in Hanover are two vehicles that boast zero-emissions and zero fuel consumption: the Sprinter E-Cell study and the Vito E-Cell crewbus - the first seven-seat van with a pure electric drive.
Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid: First economically viable hybrid truck for Europe
In terms of a truck's total lifecycle, diesel fuel already costs European transport companies more than a brand-new truck. This trend will continue in the coming years, making sustainable and environmentally friendly commercial vehicles even more attractive. The greatest challenge in developing a truck with alternative drive train remains the profitability for the manufacturers and the customers.
"We're offering a very clean solution that will pay off for our truck customers for the first time. With the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid, customers will be able to recoup the relatively moderate additional cost for the model's hybrid drive train technology in three to four years during normal driving conditions and distances," said Andreas Renschler.
In Japan, where the Daimler Trucks Global Hybrid Center is located, the new Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid was introduced in May 2012 already. In the last months, five to ten per cent of the Japanese costumers chose this truck. Now the new Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid will be introduced in Europe – and for the first time, customers will have an alternative drivetrain option that pays off.
World premiere for the Sprinter E-Cell
Daimler is also highlighting the further progress it has made regarding completely emission-free city driving. On display are the new Vito E-Cell crewbus for seven passengers and the Sprinter E-Cell study, which is celebrating its world premiere. The Sprinter E-Cell opens up huge possibilities for local zero-emission deliveries. After all, it can also serve as a platform for special-purpose bodies. The vehicle's top speed is limited to 80 km/h in order to maximise its range (around 135 km). This makes the model suitable not only for inner-city applications but also for longer range trips. As a result, the Sprinter E-Cell easily handles the daily trips normally taken by delivery, crafts and service companies.
New distribution experts: The Antos and the Citan
Alongside the alternative drive concepts, Daimler's commercial vehicle development engineers also trust in extremely economical vehicles with diesel engines.
"For the foreseeable future, efficient combustion engines are, and will remain, the most important lever when it comes to ensuring the cleanest distribution transportation possible. For the heavy-duty transport, we're now offering the new Mercedes-Benz Antos, which complies with the most stringent emission standard at the moment: Euro-VI. Despite its high-tech exhaust gas treatment system, the Antos still shines in terms of fuel consumption," said Renschler.
"Our customers can also begin using the all-new Mercedes-Benz Citan for lighter payloads in September. This model, the smallest member of our commercial vehicle family, also makes no compromises as far as fuel savings are concerned," he further added. With fuel consumption of only 4.3 litres/100 km and two diesel output variants with BlueEfficiency technology, the new city van from Mercedes-Benz is the most economical vehicle in its class. But it is not just this great economy that sets the Citan apart from the rest; its tremendous dynamic handling, extremely high quality and exemplary safety also make a great impression.
Spectacular array of innovations
Visitors who enter the exhibition halls can look forward to yet another highlight in the form of the Aerodynamics Trailer and Aerodynamics Truck prototypes. With their sophisticated aerodynamic features, they offer an example of innovative techniques for reducing fuel consumption. Greater fuel economy means lower costs for truck operators - and reduces resource consumption and the strain on the environment. The studies aren't futuristic; instead, they lower fuel consumption in a very realistic and practical manner within the framework of legal stipulations. Initial tests on the road show that a semitrailer consisting of a new Mercedes-Benz Actros and the Aerodynamics Trailer achieves fuel savings of roughly 4.5 per cent in long-distance applications. The Aerodynamics Truck generates an advantage of about 3.5 per cent in distribution applications.
In Hanover, Mercedes-Benz is also presenting the first and to date only, complete Euro-VI engine program, which consists of engines for trucks, buses and special-purpose vehicles. These engines, which are unrivaled in terms of emissions and economy, range from compact four-cylinder to six-cylinder units.
Renschler summarises Daimler's unique product show in Hanover, said, "We develop and build commercial vehicles for various segments and for specific customer requirements - for today's markets and the markets of tomorrow. However, all of these vehicles are designed with one goal in mind: We want to provide the world's best technology to every customer in every market. That's our claim."
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