Toyota plans to install hybrid technology in commercial trucks by the end of the year
(prHWY.com) July 20, 2011 - Orlando, FL -- Consumers nationwide have acknowledged the presence of green technology, which has proved to be useful against rising gas prices. However, Winter Park used car drivers aren't the only ones who can benefit from hybrid powertrains. By the end of the year, Toyota plans to incorporate green technology into commercial-use vehicles. Sales team members at Toyota dealerships in Orlando are very interested to see this new integration unfold and hope it will be a hit among company owners.
Toyota's commercial truck brand, Hino, will provide a pair of Class 4 and Class 5 cab-over-engine trucks powered by diesel-hybrid powertrains in the United States. Winter Park used car shoppers to see such models in their daily commute: urban delivery vans, dump trucks, stake beds, and bucket-lift trucks. Having these common-use models equipped with green technology will be beneficial to companies and air-breathers alike.
The hybrid trucks will combine Hino's 5.0L turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine that produces 210 horsepower with a single electric motor that adds another 48 horsepower. This combination of equipment implements eco-friendly practices on the road by offering an "engine shutoff" feature when the vehicle is idle, in addition to brake-regeneration systems. Drivers will also appreciate the dashboard with an "Eco" light that illuminates when the vehicle is being driven more efficiently.
While the new installations of green technology will not help the Hino vehicles compare to the very fuel-efficient Prius, it sends a message from Toyota that there are many ways to help the environment. Interested shoppers who want to test out Toyota's hybrid technology in more consumer-friendly vehicles can do so by visiting their favorite Toyota dealership such as Central Florida Toyota.
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