Mitsubishi Fuso's "Canter Eco-D" hybrid concept dump truck
Take a look at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation's (MFTBC) new concept for the future of light-duty dump trucks. This concept vehicle sports a hybrid diesel and electric drivetrain in a parallel configuration, meaning that both the 3.0 liter diesel engine, the 35 kW electric motor or a combination of the two can power the vehicle at any time. Expect the electric motor to shoulder the load at low speeds. One innovative feature of this concept is that the electric motor, not the diesel engine, powers the dumping mechanism. That means that when the vehicle is stationary and being used solely for loading and unloading, no internal combustion engine is necessary for operation. The necessary electric power for the system is stored in a lithium ion battery back.
MFTBC already offers a similar hybrid system in the Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck. That truck has been on the market since July of 2006. The Canter Eco-D concept was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show.
[Source: MFTBC via Gizmag]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
herri indrayana 11:23AM (9/18/2008)
verygood your design, but not reality to work on site, because in reality many resistant, by the way in Indonesia the way not linear and aplication by driver not right.
the simple and multi work truck need in this country
herri indrayana - I have many truck Mitsubishi - the young truck i have the hd fuso canter 2007
thank you
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John K. Peterson, Sr. 11:07PM (5/13/2009)
I am, without bragging or complaining, the Medium-Duty Truck Manager for Pozzo Truck Centers. I feel extra proud to carry on the fine tradition of commercial trucks sales and service that has gone on here, in the heart of the American Midwest, since 1921. It is clear, to any reasonable person, that Fuso Truck will do what must be done to stay well beyond the norm in class 3-7 truck design. They are busy building a better mouse trap and I for one are not at all content to wait for them to come.
Best regards,
Your door to door Fuso Truck Salesman
John K. Peterson, Sr.
Medium-Duty Truck Department Manager
Pozzo Truck Centers
708-275-9635 (Call me now.)
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