Iveco's hybrid Eurocargo truck made its UK debut at the LCV 2011 event this week (7 and 8 September 2011).
The 12-tonner joins the range of low-carbon Iveco commercial vehicles available in the UK, encompassing electric-traction, hybrid, natural gas and ultra-clean EEV (enhanced environmentally friendly vehicle) diesel-powered technologies.
The Eurocargo 120E18/P in question, which is also available at 7.5 tonnes, uses a diesel-electric parallel hybrid driveline, making it possible to carry out multi-drop distribution in towns and cities without sacrificing high-speed performance on motorways.
The new hybrid truck is powered by a 16-valve, four-cylinder Tector EEV diesel engine, with maximum rated power of 180bhp, working in combination with a 60bhp electric motor-generator.
The engine and motor are driven through a six-speed automated gearbox, while a lithium ion battery pack having 1.9kW/h capacity provides electrical energy storage.
"We have managed to engineer all of the hybrid technology into the Eurocargo with only a 250kg payload deficit over a conventional diesel engined model," explains Martin Flach, product director at Iveco UK.
"This is testament to Iveco's experience with alternative fuel technologies and our commitment to offering fleets the most practical real-world solutions to lowering carbon emissions," he adds.
