Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck hits the Japan roadways. The seller of the eco-friendly truck, Mitsubishi Fuso — part of DaimlerChrysler’s Truck Group — claims it to be the world’s cleanest light-duty truck.
This truck is claimed to release 41% less nitrogen oxide, consuming 20% less fuel compared to the conventionally-powered ones. This hybrid diesel-electric truck ’switches its operational mode according to the driving situation, according to the company. By the end of 2006, the company hopes to sell several hundred of the vehicle in Japan. It has till now no firm plans for selling it on other markets.
Via: Emerging Technology Trends
Canter Eco Hybrid: World's cleanest truck hits the Japan roads
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I’ve noticed that all the articles about this truck have never given absolute specs. It’s always less fuel and less emissions compared to this other nameless vehicle. If you want to convince me that you’re doing a good job, brag with real numbers.
Huh, yet another example of how every country but the US is working on cleaner energy sources, specifically in automobiles. Oh, besides the newest development of Tesla Motors.