At the Energitinget energy symposium in Stockholm on 16-17 March, Volvo Trucks presented several solutions showing that the company is a leader in alternative fuels for trucks performing both long-haul and local operations. These solutions could play a key role in helping Sweden and EU achieve their target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 20% by 2020.

“We will soon initiate field testing of both methane diesel technology and bio-DME technology,” revealed Lennart Pilskog, Volvo Trucks’ Director of Public Affairs, at the Energitinget symposium. “This is a continuation of Volvo Trucks’ 2007 initiative, when the company presented drivable trucks for seven different alternative fuels.”

Bio-DME trucks to be tested this autumn
Energitinget 2010 was the twelfth Energitinget symposium, and attracted around 2,300 visitors. At the symposium, five speakers from Volvo Trucks discussed energy efficiency, logistics and fuel development. Volvo Trucks also spoke about one of its focus areas in alternative fuels: Bio-DME, which produces 95% lower CO2 emissions than diesel. In September 2010, field testing will start using the first FH trucks with 13-litre engines. The company also announced which customers will participate in the field tests.

“It has just been finalised that six haulage companies in four locations will drive the trucks daily in both long-haul and local operations,” said Per Salomonsson, DME project manager at Volvo. “These hauliers are DHL, Posten Logistik, Green Cargo, Bröderna Lindqvist Åkeri, J-Trans and Ragn-Sells. The field tests will be evaluated in 2012. After that, we will decide how to proceed.”

Methane diesel soon to be commercialised
Volvo Trucks is also at the forefront in developing methane diesel technology. According to Pilskog, this technology offers an extremely attractive combination of lower CO2 emissions, high energy efficiency, excellent drivability and reduced maintenance costs.

Field tests of methane diesel technology for gas operation will soon start in collaboration with eight Swedish haulage companies, which will use diesel and methane gas (CNG) in Volvo FL and Volvo FE trucks with 7-litre engines.

Methane diesel technology also suitable for long-haul operations
The next step is a new solution presented at Energitinget: diesel combined with liquid methane gas (LNG). The solution will be field-tested in UK and Sweden on Volvo FM trucks with 13-litre engines.

“Methane gas combined with diesel in a diesel enginge offers twice the operational range of a traditional spark ignition gas engine. Liquid methane gas offers four times the operational range of the gas trucks typically used today, making the technology highly attractive for long-haul operations,” explains Pilskog. “What’s more, if the gas filling stations are too far apart, the truck can continue running on only diesel. This technology could play a key role in helping Sweden achieve its target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent by 2020.”

“We’ve taken several important steps towards commercialising the technology, and plan to start selling trucks powered by methane gas and diesel in 2011. We’ll start with a limited number of trucks with a view to increasing the volumes in 2012.”

Collaboration gets results
“The important thing for us is to achieve results, and this is best done by collaborating with other players,” explains Lars Mårtensson, Environmental Director, Volvo Trucks. “We maintain active dialogue with fuel producers and distributors, transport and logistics companies, authorities and research institutions, and are open to further collaborations.”

One concrete example is the project Klimatneutrala godstransporter på väg (Climate Neutral Road Haulage), a collaboration between authorities, universities, manufacturers and the transport industry. This network has provided the basis for several joint projects between the participants, including field testing of the new fuels.

“Chemrec will establish a production facility in Piteå, Sweden, in preparation for the Bio-DME tests, and Preem will build filling stations in Stockholm, Göteborg, Jönköping and Piteå. In the methane diesel field tests, AGA, Eon and Fordonsgas will be responsible for establishing the filling stations for liquid methane gas. Customers looking to reduce their CO2 emissions will actively participate in the tests, and authorities will work on establishing regulations,” explains Pilskog.

Source: http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/newsmedia/pressreleases/Pages/pressreleases.aspx?pubId=8463

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Hino Australia has dedicated 800 square metres of space to showcase its extensive line-up of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks at this year’s International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds starting Thursday, 18 March.

Hino regards the show as one of the major events on its 2010 calendar.

Hino Australia President Steve Lotter said the theme for the company’s town square-based stand is ‘A History of Innovation’.

“We believe our theme reflects the success Hino has enjoyed in bringing our range of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks to market over many years,” he said.

“More recently, the quality, durability and reliability that Hino is renowned for has been witnessed by the success we have achieved at the Dakar rally. Hino has now completed Dakar for 19 consecutive years and has won 10 titles during that time.”

Hino’s Hybrid technology will feature prominently on the Hino stand, with the Hino Hybrid 300 Series 714 on display alongside the Japanese domestic model FC Hybrid.

A Hybrid display hub forming part of the Hino stand will show visitors Hino’s world-leading hybrid technology.

“There is no better example of Hino’s technological innovation than the diesel-electric hybrid truck,” Mr Lotter said.

“Hino was the first manufacturer to introduce a hybrid truck to the Australian market, and we have seen great acceptance and interest in hybrid technology.

“Our customer list continues to grow. It includes an increasing number of companies such as TNT Express, Nestlé, Australia Post, Smith’s Snackfoods, Toll Logistics and many local councils around the country.”

The Hino Hybrid 714 automatic will be released in July 2010.

The official launch of the 300 Series 614 Automatic Dump will be another Hino stand highlight.

The new 614 automatic dump – Australia’s first fully-automatic, light-duty dump truck – is suitable for landscapers, pool builders, rental companies, builders, plumbers and tradespersons.

Standard safety equipment includes a driver’s SRS airbag, and ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution.

The International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show runs from 18-20 March at the Melbourne Showgrounds and entry is free.

Source:http://www.hino.com.au/News_LatestRelease.aspx?TabID=6&newsTabID=2&newsID=iSI+siMi6mlhbPHuuHIz+Q==

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Nissan today announced changes in leadership at Nissan Design America and Nissan Design Europe. Alfonso Albaisa, currently vice president, Design, Nissan Design Europe, will return to NDA as vice president.

Albaisa succeeds Bruce Campbell, vice president, Design, NDA, and Victor Nacif, vice president, Design Business Aspect, NDA.

Campbell, a 30-year veteran with Nissan, will retire from NDA and become an advisor to Nissan’s Global Design Division. Nacif will become vice president, Nissan Design Europe, succeeding Albaisa.

All changes are effective April 1, 2010.

Albaisa joined San Diego-based Nissan Design America in 1988 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from Pratt Institute in New York City. During succeeding years, he worked on a number of projects including the current Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue and minor changes for the Nissan Armada, Quest and Infiniti QX56.

After an assignment in Japan, Albaisa was named vice president, Nissan Design Europe, in 2007.

Campbell joined Nissan in 1980 worked as a chief designer for groundbreaking vehicles, including the Nissan Gobi Concept Truck, the “Hardbody” pickup, Pulsar NX, Maxima, Cocoon Concept and Xterra SUV. More recently he led design efforts for the all-new Nissan 370Z, Maxima and Rogue.

Campbell, who assumed his current position in October 2004, also played a key role in the design of the Nissan Americas building in Franklin, Tenn., headquarters for Nissan’s activities throughout the Americas. The Nissan Americas building opened in the summer of 2008, and its design has won several awards, including the American Institute of Architects Tennessee chapter’s Award for Excellence in Architecture.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Bruce for his passionate contribution to Nissan Design during his 31-year tenure since the establishment of NDA,” said Shiro Nakamura, senior vice president and chief creative officer, Design and Brand Management, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and president, NDA. “Although Bruce will be leaving NDA, he will continue to play a vital role as advisor for Nissan Global Design.”

Nacif joined NDA in June 2004. He has participated in the Joint Design Policy Group with Nissan’s Alliance partner, Renault, and is a member of the Global Perceived Quality Group.

Before joining Nissan, Nacif worked for PSA Peugeot Citroen in France and for Ford Motor Co. He is a graduate of the College of Creative Studies in Detroit.

Source:http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1276&mid=1

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As Nissan finalizes plans to bring its first production commercial vehicle (CV) to the North American market in late 2010, it is starting with a truly ground up design – from its rugged ladder frame to the roof rack mounting brackets on the top of the innovatively conceived and styled body. Yet the all-new Nissan NV (Nissan Van) also has the advantage of Nissan’s exceptional commercial vehicle heritage, covering 75 years and more than 75 percent of the global CV market.

“The new kid on the block, as it turns out, is also a long-time player in the global commercial vehicle market. As the first non-domestic nameplate to design, manufacture and sell CVs in the United States, we bring a more than seven-decade tradition of durability, quality and reliability to our products,” said Joe Castelli, vice president, Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “At the same time, we’ve taken a fresh look at every aspect of the CV business – including styling, powertrain, interiors, cost of operation and ownership, dealership sales and service operations and, most importantly, real world customer needs.”

The first production models in Nissan’s new North American CV lineup are the 2011 Nissan NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. They will be available with a choice of 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8 engines and in two body styles, Standard Roof (all models) and High Roof (NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD only) – with High Roof models offering stand-up walkthrough/work cargo area capability.

“It’s been too many years since any manufacturer in this segment has taken a ’clean sheet’ look at the needs of owners and operators in the CV segment,” said Castelli. “We’ve invested more than five years researching the comfort, style and smart functionality demands that will enable business owners to accomplish more throughout their day. We plan on coming out of the box with segment-busting vehicles, so customer input was essential.”

The NV planning team employed a wide range of innovative customer research methodologies, including focus groups, on-site visits and concept reviews. The quantitative and qualitative research took place all across America – Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, Dallas, Detroit, New York, Minnesota, Arizona and other markets. The team met with large fleet owners and managers, small business owners, aftermarket suppliers and converters and rode along with owners of competitive vehicles.

“The NV is one of the most researched projects ever in the history of Nissan. We touched the market at every point possible, with the findings reflected in every aspect of the final NV design,” added Castelli.

Comfortable Seating and Standing
Research showed that commercial van owners are the least satisfied of any vehicle segment, with many van owners disposing of their vehicles in favor of light duty trucks despite the compromise of convenience and utility. In developing the new Nissan NV, one of the overarching goals was to combine pickup truck-like comfort, interior amenities and drivability with a cargo van’s capacity and security.

“Looking at the CV market in recent years, there’s been a migration of van users to light-duty pickups due to the lack of comfort, image and dependability of the current outdated van platforms,” explained Castelli. “Yet many of these truck owners admit they need a van for weather protection, security and the convenience of a tall roof van to carry large items or equipment. With the Nissan NV, we’re giving them the best of both worlds.”

Answering one of the major unmet owner needs – driver comfort and roominess – the Nissan NV interior starts with wide front doors for easy ingress and egress, supportive bucket seating with extensive adjustability, large armrests and a truck-like driving position with ample legroom and foot room. The available center console (removable) provides a range of integrated storage features, while the fold-down passenger seat – which is unique to the segment – adds worktable functionality and enhances the cab’s feeling of openness.

Another major contributor to the pickup-like cab is the absence of the traditional CV engine “doghouse” that intrudes into the cab due to the setback engine placement. The Nissan NV utilizes a conventional truck engine layout with the engine and transmission located ahead of the firewall/A-pillar. This not only frees up space under the instrument panel and between the seats, it also provides easy under-hood access to the entire engine for routine service and maintenance.

“From the seats forward the NV looks, acts and feels like a pickup. You don’t have to take apart the interior to access the engine and you don’t have to worry about tucking your work boots into a cramped footwell,” said Castelli. “But, make no mistake, behind the seats the NV is pure, practical van.”

The NV’s ample cargo area offers a 120.7-inch cargo floor length and 70.3-inch maximum cargo floor width. NV Standard Roof models offer a maximum 55.4 cargo area height, among the tallest in class. The NV High Roof provides a maximum 76.5-inches of cargo room height – enough for most users to move about the cargo area while standing up straight.

“Standard Roof NV models are designed to fit in most garages or go through most car washes and fast food drive-through lanes – along with offering easier reach to access roof racks,” said Castelli. “But for so many businesses, the added cargo capacity and the ability to stand up and work inside the High Roof NV will be a priceless enhancement to their everyday operations and productivity.”

Smart Functionality and Flexible Layout
Inspired by customer needs and usage, the Nissan NV offers an amazing array of smart functionality features, including storage pockets, spaces and compartments designed to provide secure access to the typical commercial customers’ everyday use objects. An under seat drawer, for example, fits small tools, stationary or first aid kits, while the deep door pockets fit flashlights, legal-size binders and clipboards. High Roof models offer an available overhead console designed to hold work gloves, legal size binders, safety glasses and system books. The available center console (removable) fits letter size files and laptop computers – and includes a computer or mobile phone charging point.

“A commercial van must serve many more functions today, including acting as a mobile office for time spent on the road or at a job site,” said Castelli. “We’ve made storage and productivity items integral to the design, rather than tacked-on afterthoughts. The result is a clean, practical and comfortable workspace for a wide variety of professions and businesses.”

Along with being conceived as a “mobile office,” the Nissan NV is designed to function as a “mobile workshop” – thanks to its simple, flexible cargo area layout. Along with offering wide door openings, the NV offers room between the wheelhouses to accommodate standard plywood or drywall sheets or pallets. There are also a range of cargo area tie-down rings and ample cargo area lighting.

The new Nissan NV was also designed to accommodate aftermarket outfitting and modifications. For example, the roof rack mounting brackets are designed for various rack systems without piercing holes in the roof, which can lead to corrosion and water leaks. The available “upfitter pre-wiring” allows easy access into the electrical system.

The NV also offers a full-length cargo area inner panel to protect the outer walls from dents and dings from the inside, and there are multiple weld-nut attachment points for shelving and racks – again requiring no sheet metal drilling. In addition, the NV’s nearly vertical sidewalls maximize the usable cargo space, accommodating common aftermarket storage systems, as well as a bulkhead behind the driver.

Three Well-Equipped Models
Cost of ownership and operation is a critical factor in the CV segment, whether for major fleet operations or individual business owners. “From the rugged fully boxed all-steel frame to the body-on-chassis construction, the NV is designed to the highest Nissan standards of durability, quality and reliability,” said Castelli. “The NV is designed to be affordable and to stand up to the abuse that real work trucks face everyday.”

The new Nissan NV will launch with a choice of two engines – a powerful yet fuel efficient 4.0-liter V6 or a powerful, torquey 5.6-liter V8. Both engines will be matched to a standard 5-speed automatic.

Safety systems include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors), 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, available supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags.

The 2011 Nissan NV will be offered in three well-equipped models, the NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. All three models will be available with the Standard Roof, while the High Roof body will be offered in the NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD models only. Additional information regarding standard features, trim levels and optional equipment will be provided later.

Source:http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1267&mid=1

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Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the all-new Nissan NV, the first entry in the company’s new Nissan Commercial Vehicle lineup in North America, at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) annual Work Truck Show. During the press conference and live Web cast, Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares and Joe Castelli, vice president, Nissan Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, provided details on Nissan’s commercial vehicle strategy in North America and offered the first look at the Nissan NV line of commercial vans.

“Today, we’re introducing a tool to help entrepreneurs and owner-operators work smart and more productively. Created and built in America with Nissan’s quality and reliability, the NV is a breakthrough in commercial van design,” said Tavares. “And the new NV is only the beginning. Nissan will bring a convincing lineup of commercial vehicles to North America, along with a high quality network of dealers across the U.S.”

The 2011 Nissan NV (Nissan Van) is scheduled to launch in late 2010. It will be available in three models, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations – Standard Roof and High Roof. The NV is the first High Roof commercial van to offer rugged body-on-frame construction. High Roof models allow most users to walk and stand in the cargo area.

The NV’s rugged, masculine design combines a full-length hood with access to the engine for service and maintenance, along with signature Nissan styling cues such as large headlights and vertical grille. The tall, wide doors offer easy access to the cab and cargo areas.

Inside the NV cab is a roomy comfortable interior with wide, supportive seating, an expansive instrument panel and ample driver leg space. The passenger seat includes a segment-exclusive fold-down feature, creating a convenient worktable. An available center console offers innovative storage compartments and space to hold binders and a laptop computer. Other convenient storage spaces include a wide overhead console (available with High Roof models) and large door pockets.

The NV also provides exceptional utility, thanks to a long, wide cargo floor, square-top wheelwell housings and nearly vertical sidewalls. Along with maximizing cargo space, the sidewalls accommodate aftermarket storage systems without excessive modification. The cargo area features a full-length inner panel to prevent cargo from denting the vehicle’s outer skin. There are also multiple weld-nut attachment points for mounting shelving and racks.

Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV is a choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient engines – a 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8. Both are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.

“The Nissan NV means business,” said Castelli. “We’ve got a rugged chassis, ample power and fuel economy, a comfortable cabin and a huge cargo capacity. We’re meeting the needs of commercial van owners and operators with innovation and a shared vision.”

The new Nissan NV line will be manufactured at Nissan’s Canton, Mississippi assembly facility.

Source:http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1281&mid=1

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