For those not that familiar with the Tokyo auto show, it's massive and includes not only cars, but motorcycles and large commercial vehicles (trucks!) as well.
With that in mind Mitsubishi Fuso showed their hybrid concept dump truck that was on display. Called the Canter Eco-D, it has a powertrain similar to the Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck, which as been in production by MFTBC since 2006. Being a parallel hybrid system, the 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.
Full story here at Gizmag.
Full story here at Gizmag.
ateixeira says:
11:36 AM, 10/29/07
The real news here is the skate-board chassis, not unlike GM's. Imagine the possibilities. Put any top half on that car, build whatever you want.