Talk about an 'on-off' relationship! Word reaches Biglorryblog that office stationery and supplies company Lyreco will shortly be taking delivery of a fleet of 48 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 511 panel vans under contract hire from Fraikin--and each with the latest Eco-Start technology. This latest order, with deliveries spread across 2009, will see Fraikin increase its share of Lyreco's 395-strong fleet to more than 90% following the company's switch to contract hire in July 2005.. Now click through here to find out more about the Eco-Start Sprinters...
The Eco-Start technology used in the Sprinter vans utomatically turns the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, for example in traffic, and is claimed to save 10% in fuel on a typical urban distribution cycle. As an additional benefit, this fuel saving directly reduces the amount of exhaust and CO2 emissions produced, which is a particularly important consideration in built-up areas where air quality is a paramount issue. A quiet cab with no idling engine noise can also help reduce driver fatigue in heavily congested areas. Sounds like a winner to me...
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