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A Stable Range from Hino

A Stable Range from Hino

With all the models now bedded in there is a stable range from Hino. 300 Series hybrid electric sales have been boosted as operators become aware of the need to cut carbon emissions and that hybrid offers an automatic 20 per cent plus reduction in emissions to their business. 500 Series has bounced back after a difficult 2022 and 700 Series continues to grow.
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Taking Hino Forward

Taking Hino Forward

After a period of uncertainty, a reappraisal of the Hino brand and products sees new initiatives taking Hino forward into the next decade.
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diesel, electric and fuel cell from Hino and Fuso

Diesel, Electric and Fuel Cell From Hino and Fuso

It’s the Japan Mobility Show 2023 this week and that means a wide array of new trucks are being launched this week including new diesel, electric and fuel cell from Hino and Fuso. Interestingly for Australian truck buyers they are all introducing new heavy duty models, something which does not happen very often in the Japanese market.
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typical urban delivery test route

Typical Urban Delivery Test Route

The objective of this truck test was a simple one. PowerTorque would drive a hybrid electric Hino 300 Series around a typical urban delivery test route in Sydney followed by an identical truck powered only by diesel. Measuring the amount of diesel burnt over the journey for both trucks would give the amount of difference in overall fuel consumption and also the reduction of CO2 going into the atmosphere.
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reduce emissions now

Reduce Emissions Now

There is a lot of buzz and speculation going on around zero emissions vehicles, but you can make a start on the process and reduce emissions now by using a hybrid electric truck. PowerTorque took to the road to quantify just how much it is possible to save.
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the truck formerly know as a ‘hybrid’

The Truck Formerly Know as a ‘Hybrid’

Keen observers may have noticed that the truck formerly know as a ‘hybrid’ is now to be known as an ‘electric hybrid. This is because Hino is promoting the range as a first step on the road to zero emissions. As something an operation can do now to reduce its carbon footprint the before the, in development, zero emission solutions start to appear in numbers and become cost effective.
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the day of the hybrids

The Day of the Hybrids

Although the hybrid concept has been available from Hino for some time, it has never sold in large numbers, when is it going to be the day of the hybrids? Interest in the technology has increased in the last six months or so, with both fuel prices and the drive to lower carbon emissions creating the conditions for it to be the day of the hybrids
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access to vehicle performance and operational data

Access to Vehicle Performance and Operational Data

“Hino connect is part of our Hino Advantage Suite Business Solutions and gives our customers access to vehicle performance and operational data that was launched in August last year with the 700 Series,” says Gus Belanszky, Hino Motor Sales Australia, General Manager-Service and Customer Support.
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