Mitsubishi Fuso Unveils New “Super Great” Heavy-Duty Truck Line
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| Excellent Fuel Efficiency and Optimal Environmental Performance |
| Installing Newly Developed Heavy-Duty Engine ‘6R10’ and Advanced BlueTec® System for Emissions Reduction |
| Company’s First Vehicle to Meet Japan’s New Long-Term Emission Regulations: |
Kawasaki - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading truck manufacturers and an integral part of Daimler Trucks, today unveiled the new “Super Great” heavy-duty truck line with all-new 6R10 heavy-duty engine. Combining excellent fuel efficiency with significant advances in environmental performance, safety and economy, the product represents a major step forward for heavy-duty truck transportation in Japan. “The new Super Great has arrived, bringing significant benefits to our customers, the motoring public and society in general,” said Dr. Albert Kirchmann, MFTBC President and CEO. “This vehicle with its all-new fuel efficient 6R10 engine and advanced BlueTec® emissions control system shows that heavy-duty trucks can be environmentally-friendly, optimized for safety and also highly cost-effective for operators. We believe this vehicle represents an important leap forward for the Super Great line and heavy-duty truck development in general.” “For MFTBC as a company, the vehicle is an important indicator of the company’s trajectory,” Dr. Kirchmann continued. “The new Super Great is the first major launch in a product offensive that will bring 25 vehicle additions or changes around the world by the end of 2010. In addition, the debut of the new 6R10 heavy-duty engine based on a joint development within Daimler Trucks shows that we are leveraging our membership in the world’s largest truck group to efficiently develop world class components.” Summary of New Super Great This new Super Great heavy-duty truck incorporates a new engine, designated the “6R10.” The engine is based on a joint development of Daimler Trucks units in the United States, Europe, and Japan. It also incorporates in all models BlueTec®, one of the world’s most advanced vehicle emissions reduction systems. BlueTec®, which is based on an urea selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, significantly reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM), contributing to improvements in both fuel efficiency and CO2 reduction. BlueTec® is a registered trademark of Daimler AG. The new heavy-duty truck is the first model from Mitsubishi Fuso to meet the 2009 Japan New Long-Term Emission Regulations. In addition, the new Super Great takes further steps to improve fuel economy, including the expanded use of light-weight 12-speed INOMAT-II, an electronically-controlled mechanical automatic transmission. These combined efforts mean that 87% of the series meets Japan’s 2015 fuel efficiency standard, qualifying a large percentage of the model range for Eco-car Tax incentives in Japan. |
| Compliance with the JP09 emissions regulations (Japan New Long-Term Emission Regulations). The world’s most stringent vehicle emission regulation, JP09 calls for a NOx reduction of 65% and PM reduction of 63% over the previous regulation JP05. |
| Equipped with the newly developed 6R10 engine, using the know-how of Daimler Trucks units in United States, Europe and Japan. |
| Incorporating the BlueTec® emission control system in all models. The urea SCR-based system delivers cleaner emissions and increased fuel efficiency. |
| Expanded use of light-weight 12-speed INOMAT-II transmission, further enhancing fuel economy and lightweight performance. |
| Continuing MDAS-III as a key safety platform, with Active Mitigation Brake (AMB) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) installed in some models as standard. |
Product Details
The new Super Great heavy-duty truck is designed to maximize performance in three key areas: “Environment,” “Economy” and “Safety.” Carrying over the advantages of previous Super Great models, the latest model makes significant advances for the benefit of customers and the society at large. Key area of advancement include: |
1. Regulatory Qualifications | |
JP09 achievement The ratio of heavy-duty vehicles meeting Japan 2015 fuel efficiency standard has expanded to 87% of the entire series, also in the scope of Japan’s Eco-car Tax incentives. Low emission vehicle designated by nine Japan prefectures and cities. ISO-method wheel adopted as standard to enhance maintenance efficiency. FUP (Front Under-run Protection) adopted to all models in advance to improve safety performance. |
2. Newly Developed Engine | |||||||||||
Mitsubishi Fuso is introducing the 6R10 engine, which leverages the know-how of Daimler Trucks business units around the world to achieve superb fuel efficiency, dynamic performance, clean emissions and greater reliability. The 6R10 is based on a heavy-duty engine concept developed jointly by Daimler Trucks business units in the United States, Europe and Japan. In development since 2002, the engine concept represents a US$1.5 billion investment in R&D and production. About 80% of parts are commonly shared among the group with the engine concept customized to meet the needs of local markets. A new heavy-duty engine from Detroit Diesel, also based on the joint development concept, was introduced in Freightliner-brand vehicles in the U.S. in 2008. Engine Specifications
Newly developed X-Pulse fuel injection system installed to realize optimized fuel injection High capacity EGR Cooler: using continuous control EGR valve Designed for higher in-cylinder pressure Four-valve DOHC structure Variable Geometry (VG) Turbo Charger An automatic belt tensioner is adopted to reduce the frequency of checking the fan belt to adjust the belt tension. The oil filter and fuel filter locations/orientations are also modified so that they can be maintained more easily. |
3. BlueTec ® Technology BlueTec® technology was first introduced by Daimler Trucks in 2005 in Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty trucks. Daimler Trucks units have now sold more than 250,000 BlueTec®-equipped units, with 400 billion kilometers of travel accumulated; so endurance and reliability has been established. The BlueTec® technology installed into the new 6R10 engine incorporates MFTBC’s own research and development inputs, for optimal performance in the new Super Great. |
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BlueTec® System MFTBC has adopted BlueTec® technology to overcome the traditional fuel economy penalty associated with NOx reduction, and achieve both fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. This system is comprised of a SCR catalytic muffler and an urea water dozing nozzle. Through the chemical reaction of the ammonia which is generated from the urea water, NOx is decomposed into harmless nitrogen (N2) and water (H2O). Engine coolant is circulated in the urea tank to prevent the coagulation of the urea due to freezing. Also, there is an electric heater with the urea piping. Through optimizing the combustion status of the engine, PM is also reduced. |
4. Expanded Use of INOMAT-II 12-speed INOMAT-II mechanical automatic transmission (two-pedal type) | |
12-speed INOMAT-II to be installed in cargo trucks and tractors New Shift-Down Brake added as standard (for vehicles with 12-speed INOMAT-II transmission) |
5. Active Mitigation Brake (AMB) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) Standard in some models. | |
MFTBC’s safety philosophy – MDAS concept Active Mitigation Brake (AMB) collision-damage-reducing brake system MFTBC has developed this system by its own, and at the same time incorporated the concept and mechanism of Mercedes-Benz’s ABA collision prevention brake system. Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) vehicle-behavior stabilization system |
6. New-type Lightweight Wing Body for enhanced load capacity | |
Lightweight D-Wing body developed jointly with PABCO Co., Ltd. |
Sales Start MFTBC has already begun production of the new Super Great at its main Kawasaki, Japan, plant. The truck is available for the Japan market starting today at all MFTBC’s dealers and Regional Sales Centers nationwide. While the new Super Great is first available in Japan, the company also will develop the truck for export markets, with content and features to match local market requirements. History of Super Great Mitsubishi Fuso’s Super Great heavy-duty truck was introduced in 1996, and has evolved through several generations. Prior to today’s introduction, the last major version of the Super Great was introduced in 2007. The product is well known among Japanese truck customers and the motoring public. In 2008, Mitsubishi Fuso also developed its Safety Truck. Based on the Super Great, the heavy-duty truck was intended to demonstrate the potential of technology for increasing commercial vehicle safety. It incorporated a wide variety of safety features, some of which are now standard in new Super Great models. |
About MFTBC
Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. In 2009, the company sold a total of about 99,500 vehicles including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Daimler AG owns 85% of MFTBC shares and various Mitsubishi group companies own 15% of MFTBC shares. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG. Mitsubishi Fuso is “All for you.” |