Mitsubishi Fuso has just introduced in Japan a new turbodiesel hybrid light truck called the Canter Eco. Mitsubishi claims it to be the cleanest light truck in the world. No word yet as to whether it will be sold here.
Snippet: The Canter Eco Hybrid achieves Ecology/Economy/Easy Drive through state-of-the-art design and components...
The core of the system is a newly-developed, small-displacement diesel engine. The 3-liter DOHC, 16-valve intercooled turbo-diesel engine generates 92kW at 3200 rpm and 294 N at 1,700 rpm. It incorporates new technologies like a new diesel particulate filter for trapping PMs and a high precision, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for reducing NOx.
The central components of the hybrid system on the Canter Eco Hy-brid are this newly developed small-displacement diesel engine; plus an ultra-slim electric motor/generator (35 kW); a high performance Lithium(Li)-ion battery; and the INOMAT-II automated mechanical transmission. The Canter Eco Hybrid features a parallel hybrid system. That means power to drive the vehicle comes from the vehicle’s electric motor, the diesel engine or both. Fuel efficiency and emissions reduction are achieved by using them singly, or in combination with each other according to driving conditions.
The central components of the hybrid system on the Canter Eco Hy-brid are this newly developed small-displacement diesel engine; plus an ultra-slim electric motor/generator (35 kW); a high performance Lithium(Li)-ion battery; and the INOMAT-II automated mechanical transmission. The Canter Eco Hybrid features a parallel hybrid system. That means power to drive the vehicle comes from the vehicle’s electric motor, the diesel engine or both. Fuel efficiency and emissions reduction are achieved by using them singly, or in combination with each other according to driving conditions.
ateixeira says:
10:04 AM, 07/ 7/06
Great application. Trucks like those rarely ever park!