Ever on the look-out for a 'green' truck story, Biglorryblog learns that Iveco has delivered no less than smart new 10 diesel-electric hybrid Daily vans to FedEx Express as part of an extended field evaluation. The trials will be conducted on routes between
It is expected that the fleet of ten Daily hybrid vehicles will serve to reduce annual diesel fuel consumption by approximately 6,000 litres, with a consequent reduction in CO2 emissions of about 15 tonnes in comparison to conventional power train vehicles. However, the trial is only the first stage of a new new agreement between Iveco and FedEx which have been actively working together in the development of this technology. FedEx will also be test the new hybrid technology in other European cities, with further vehicles to be trialed in
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