Freightliner Custom Chassis Launches Hydraulic Hybrid

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) introduced the newest addition to its alternative powertrain chassis development program -- the pilot hydraulic hybrid walk-in van chassis – new powertrain features, including the Vehicle Acceleration Rate Management System (VARMS) and the Load-Based Shift Scheduling (LBSS).

Boasting improved fuel economy and less brake wear due to regenerative braking, the hydraulic hybrid chassis is designed and engineered in partnership with Parker Hannifin Corporation to address environmental and cost-savings concerns. The pilot hydraulic hybrid chassis is on display in Chicago at The Work Truck Show's Hybrid Pavilion (booth #5407) as well as showcased in the Ride & Drive as a demonstration unit.

"The hydraulic hybrid chassis not only offers a reduction in operating costs, it also decreases exhaust emissions, providing a substantial environmental benefit," said Jonathan Randall, director of sales and marketing for FCCC. "As the first chassis manufacturer to launch hybrids into the walk-in van market, we are very proud to continue that tradition by introducing our hydraulic hybrid as another option for customers."

Hydraulic hybrid chassis utilizes stored energy Predictions based on preliminary testing have shown that the hydraulic hybrid improves fuel economy between 50 to 70 percent over traditional diesel-powered vehicles with automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications. The hydraulic hybrid improves fuel economy in three significant ways: recovered braking energy; improved engine efficiency; and its engine-off feature

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[Schema Thing]

1. Awesome

50% improvement in a low mpg vehicle is more important and beneficial than 100% improvement in an already high mpg vehicle.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. True. A better figure of merit would be gal/mile, or ...

grams of CO2 per mile, which will soon be advertised more prominently.