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HGV MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Volvo
Over the years,the winning company has achieved a number of pioneering breakthroughs. Its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its trucks are made up of several initiatives.
John Verdon, Operations Director for the Gloucester-based Avon Metals Ltd comments: "I-shift automated transmission is absolutely fantastic, the drivers find it easy to use and it offers a significant fuel economy improvement."
Volvo’s hybrid concept, featuring I-SAM (Integrated Starter Alternator Motor) was presented at a trade event in Brussels earlier in the year. Participants were able to test-drive a bus with hybrid drive which can accelerate under electric power alone. This promotes lower fuel consumption, lower emissions and lower noise levels, and, according to the company, fuel savings can amount to 35 percent.
Runner-up: Dennis Eagle Trucks
Dennis Eagle’s Volvo Penta engine offers two different power ratings – 290/213 and 320/235 hp/kW. The new Euro 5i range will meet emission targets by reducing NOx levels from 3.5g/km to 2.0g/km. Additionally, Euro 5i will introduce On Board diagnostics for the monitoring of the engine exhaust gas process system.
Commended: Mercedes-Benz Trucks
BlueTec is Mercedes-Benz trucks SCR diesel technology which meets Euro 4 & 5 with improved fuel economy. Its Telligent Engine System with high injection pressure ensures combustion efficiency, and makes low fuel consumption possible. |
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