Canter Eco Hybrid Truck Wins “Prize of Director General of Agency for Natural Resources and Energy” in the “2013 Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation”
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Adding proof to company’s leadership in product superiority of economic efficiency, environmental friendliness, and innovative technology |
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First in automotive industry to win awards in both categories in Product and Business Model and in Energy Conservation Examples : The company also awarded for its “overall CO2 reduction in the supply chain” |
Kawasaki, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, today announced its world’s most fuel-efficient Canter Eco Hybrid truck had won the “Prize of Director General of Agency for Natural Resources and Energy” in the “2013 Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation” in the Product and Business Model category for its industry-leading fuel-efficiency of 12.8 km/l (7.8 liters/100 km), super clean emissions, and its world’s first innovation – combination a hybrid system with a dual-clutch transmission. The company has also been awarded with the same Prize in the Energy Conservation Examples category for its “overall CO2 reduction in the supply chain,” which makes the company the first in industry to win awards in both categories of Product and Business Model and Energy Conservation Examples. The award ceremony was held today, January 29, 2014, at the ENEX2014 exhibition at the Tokyo Big Sight international convention center.
On the occasion of winning the award, Dr. Albert Kirchmann, MFTBC President &CEO, said:
“We are excited to have been awarded with this prestigious award, in not one but in two categories. It supports and is a definite proof of what the Canter Eco Hybrid has to offer our customers and the society – industry-leading fuel-efficiency and clean emissions. Winning the award in the category of Energy Conservation Examples also endorses our commitment and continuous efforts to becoming an even greener company. We want to thank all our partners involved as this could not have been achieved without everyone’s support and commitment to reducing CO2 in our entire supply chain. MFTBC has been and keeps committed to developing innovative products and eco-friendly solutions.”
Middle: Mr. Takao Suzuki, MFTBC Chairman of the Board Second from left: Mr. Masashi Kogame, MFTBC Senior Vice President of Operations Trucks & Buses
Canter Eco Hybrid – Product and Business Model Category “Prize of Director General of Agency for Natural Resources and Energy”
Main characteristics:
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Industry-leading fuel efficiency of 12.8 km/l (7.8 liters/100 km) |
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Super clean emmissions, achieving 30% more than the required NOx and PM level by Japan’s Post New Long-Term Emission Regulations |
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World’s first innovation – combination a hybrid system with a dual-clutch transmission |
The innovative truck has already picked up numerous prestigious awards including the Best Energy Efficient Product Award (Ireland), Irish Green Commercial of the Year (Ireland), 2013 RJC Car of the Year Special Award (Japan: won for first time in history for any commercial vehicles), Kanagawa Global Warming Prevention Award (Japan), and the European Transposrt Sustainability Prize 2014 (Europe).
Award-winner Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck
Overall CO2 reduction in the supply chain – Energy Conservation Examples Category “Prize of Director General of Agency for Natural Resources and Energy”
Main characteristics:
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Company’s efforts under its growth strategy FUSO 2015 targets a 10% reduction of CO2 emissions by the year 2015 compared to the level of 2005. |
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Overall efficiency improvement come from implementation of milk-run logistics including optimization of parts transport and truck load efficiency, utilization of electric forklifts within faciltiies, and eco-drive training for suppliers. |
About the Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation
The Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation, sponsored by Japan's Energy Conservation Center with the assistance of METI, recognizes excellence in energy conservation efforts and advanced energy-saving products which contribute to energy-saving awareness and the wider application of energy-efficient products. The awards program has recognized many outstanding technologies and activities in a wide range of sectors.
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About MFTBC
Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. In 2012, the company sold a total of about 174,000 vehicles including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Daimler AG owns 89.29% of MFTBC shares and various Mitsubishi group companies own 10.71% of MFTBC shares. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG.
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