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Mitsubishi Fuso to Display Hybrid Bus at
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| • | Energy-Saving, Award-Winning Aero Star Eco Hybrid to be Exhibited at the June 6-7 Environmental Showcase in Yokohama |
| • | Mitsubishi Fuso Dedicated to “Shaping Future Transportation” |
Kawasaki – Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, will exhibit its Aero Star Eco Hybrid large non-step route bus at the Eco Car World 2009 event in Japan. With its quiet running and low energy usage, the innovative bus is friendly to people and the environement. The event takes place June 6-7 at Red-brick Warehouse open space in Yokohama. The Aero Star Eco Hybrid has been widely recognized as an eco-friendly transportation vehicle since its launch in September 2007. In 2008, it served as a shuttle bus during the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit in 2008, transporting participants and related people among event venues. Earlier this year, the bus received the “Energy Conservation Center Chairman's Prize.” The award is presented by the Energy Conservation Center, which is part of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy in the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The Aero Star Eco Hybrid bus was in the category “Excellent Energy Conservation Equipment/System” in the 19th Energy Conservation Grand Prize Awards. Eco Car World 2009 is an educational event to increase understanding of low-emission vehicles and driving. It is intended to promote the growth of these vehicles by displaying and offering test drives/rides of low emission vehicles, highlight peripheral technologies and underscoring environment protection activities. Features of the Aero Star Eco Hybrid: |
| • | Equipped with a new series-type hybrid system, the hybrid large non-step route bus features extremely low energy usage and quite performance. |
| • | The series-type hybrid system runs only on an electric motor and generates power using a diesel engine. |
| • | Significantly exceeds Japan 2015 fuel efficiency standard for heavy-duty vehicles. |
| • | Certified as a Low Emission Vehicle, the clean and small power-generating diesel engine reduces NOx and PM by 10% more than the Japan new Long-Term Emission Regulations (2005). |
| • | Launched in 2007, the bus is currently in production for the Japan market. |
| Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid Activities
Mitsubishi Fuso has been developing hybrid vehicles for over 10 years and today offers fuel efficient, low emissions products like the Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck and the Aero Star Eco Hybrid bus for the Japan market. The company has also developed the “Canter Eco-D,” a concept hybrid light-duty dump truck and is conducting a fleet test of hybrid vehicles together with customers in London. In August 2008, MFTBC opened the Global Hybrid Center of Daimler Trucks located in Kawasaki, Japan. The Center is the worldwide hub for Daimler Trucks hybrid vehicle development. The role of the Global Hybrid Center is to direct and synchronize Daimler Trucks hybrid development activities on a global basis. All of Daimler Trucks hybrid activities are aligned under the Center, including regional hybrid personnel at Daimler Trucks divisions including MFTBC, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Daimler Trucks North America LLC. “Shaping Future Transportation” MFTBC’s continuing efforts in hybrid development are part of the “Shaping Future Transportation” initiative of Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses. This initiative is aimed at redoubling ongoing efforts to achieve a major reduction in the fuel consumption and exhaust emissions of commercial vehicles. “Shaping Future Transportation” encompasses alternative drive system initiatives across various commercial vehicle brands. Hybrid technology plays a key role in these vehicles, as it can reduce diesel consumption by up to 30 percent, depending on the application. |
| About MFTBC
Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. In 2008, the company sold a total of about 197,700 vehicles including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Daimler AG owns 85% of MFTBC shares. The remaining 15% of shares are held by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG. |
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