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UK company impressed by Fuso Hybrid
Efficient and environmentally friendly, the Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid excites logistics specialistNew Horizon Logistics from Warwick in the UK says it likes to combine environmental friendliness and efficiency. So for its new 7.5 tonne truck it opted for a Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid, a vehicle which scores highly in both of these disciplines.
Thanks to the clever diesel-electric drive technology, New Horizon Logistics has measured the vehicle's fuel consumption at around 11.8 litres of diesel per 100km in automatic driving mode, and a maximum of 15.7 litres in manual driving mode. This translates to a saving of up to 50 per cent compared with the other 7.5 tonne vehicles with conventional diesel drive which the company has on its fleet, and which on average consume 23.5 litres/100 kilometres.
The Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid has also set new economic standards in other respects at New Horizon Logistics. In addition to reduced fuel costs, the high payload of the hybrid truck contributes to a significant increase in productivity: up to 3.3 tonnes of freight can be transported in the hybrid truck – this is 0.8 tonne more than the other 7.5 tonne trucks in the company's fleet.
The hybrid truck's drive system comprises a three-litre diesel engine with an output of 110kW (150hp) and a three-phase synchronous electric motor, which generates 40kW (54hp) and supports the combustion engine with energy recuperation.
Energy storage is taken care of by a lithium-ion battery, for which Fuso provides a 10 year, unlimited kilometre warranty. The vehicle accelerates and drives using electric power alone until reaching a speed of around 10km/h. The diesel engine runs in neutral and kicks in above 10km/h. Depending on the power demand, the electric motor also supports the diesel engine at higher engine speeds.
The standard-fit start/stop function and the Duonic 2.0 automated dual-clutch manual transmission also help to reduce fuel consumption – and thus CO2 emissions.
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