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 HINO TRUCKS TO OFFER EXTENDED CAB OPTION
Medium duty truck operators who need a little more room — or even a place to sleep overnight, just got good news from Hino Trucks. The Toyota Group Company announced that all Hino models now will have an optional extended cab version available.
The 30” extension will have side windows with operating vents, and a fully trimmed Hino interior. The outside is constructed using corrosion resistant composite materials.
“We can now offer the same Hino advantages our customers have grown to expect to owner-operators and fleets who require the additional cab room,” said Glenn Ellis, National Manager, Marketing and Dealer Development. “The 30” cab extension has the same cab height as our standard cab, making for a comfortable, roomy interior for drivers and passengers alike.”
The base model has no seating, with an optional full-width bench seat in black vinyl, or a 26” day bunk with foam mattress and under-bunk storage.
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 Hino Announces it will utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet the technologically stringent 2010 emissions regulations
Novi, Michigan – Hino Motors Sales USA, Inc., announced today that it will utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet the stringent 2010 emissions regulations.
"The EPA 2010 emissions regulation calls for more than an 80% reduction in NOx over the 2007 emissions regulation, and the most environmentally friendly, reliable solution to meet this challenge is SCR" stated Glenn Ellis, Vice President, Marketing and Dealer Operations for Hino Trucks. SCR has been used in Europe for the past three years with an estimated 600,000 plus vehicles running with this technology.
"SCR is an exhaust after-treatment technology that reduces NOx significantly from the exhaust by injecting a precise amount of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) downstream of the engine" explained George Daniels, Vice President, Service Operations for Hino. He went on to add, "It allows the engine to operate at max performance level without the additional engine stress needed to control NOx with EGR alone."
The infrastructure to efficiently distribute Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the U.S. is rapidly being established. DEF will be available through all 180 Hino dealers. In addition, a coalition of industries – including truck manufacturers, truck stops, retail fueling stations, fuel distributors and DEF producers are working to establish bulk DEF filling stations at truck stops and diesel service stations across North America. |
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 INDEPENDENT SAE-TYPE TEST CONFIRMS HINO TRUCKS 15% ADVANTAGE IN FUEL EFFICIENCY
The 2009 Hino Truck model 268 (25,950 lbs. GVW) significantly outperformed a key competitor in fuel efficiency in a recent independent real world test. The Hino averaged more than 15 percent better than a comparably equipped 2008 International Durastar during an independent SAE-type fuel test.
The SAE test was conducted by DWS Fleet Management, an independent testing company with extensive experience in fleet truck analysis and comparisons. The tests reflected real world conditions on Interstate 295 in Jacksonville, Florida during late September and early October, 2008.
Six different tests were conducted on a 36-mile real-world route that included traffic, traffic lights, and even and uneven road surfaces, with all trucks driven by seasoned fleet drivers.
“This test confirms something we’ve known all along,” said Glenn Ellis, Hino VP for Marketing and Dealer Operations, “and that is Hino Trucks provide low cost-per-mile performance. In these days with so much attention on fuel costs, a double digit advantage in miles per gallon translates directly to the bottom line.”
Unlike many track tests which approach laboratory conditions, this Hino vs. International comparison emphasized the same conditions normal fleet drivers encounter. Both trucks were driven on actual roads with normal traffic patterns. Weight was added to each truck to simulate normal shipments. The test was not designed to compare how the trucks performed in perfect conditions, but measured fuel efficiency in the kind of driving fleet drivers encounter every day.
Repeating the 36-mile test 6 times ensured that the final results were statistically significant, so that unusual conditions in any one circuit did not skew the results.
Fuel efficiency is just one part of Hino’s cost-per-mile advantage. “We know fleet managers are looking very closely at fuel costs these days,” said Ellis, “but Hino’s value story goes much deeper than the fuel pump. Hino trucks hold Toyota’s worldwide reputation for product quality, which translates into less time in the shop and more time on the road. Fuel efficiency and reliability are important contributors to the Hino Advantage -- delivering trucks with outstanding overall value to our customers.”
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 HINO GOES GREEN WITH NEW SCR TECHNOLOGY
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is one of the most cost-effective and fuel-efficient vehicle emissions control technologies available to reduce diesel engine emissions.
SCR technology is designed to permit nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction reactions to take place in an oxidizing atmosphere. It is called "selective" because it reduces levels of NOx using ammonia as a reductant within a catalyst system. The reducing agent reacts with NOx to convert the pollutants into nitrogen, water and tiny amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) - natural elements common to the air we breathe everyday. The reductant source is usually automotive-grade urea, otherwise known as Diesel Exhaust Fluid, which can be rapidly hydrolyzed to produce the oxidizing ammonia in the exhaust stream. SCR technology alone can achieve NOx reductions in excess of 90%.
As the overwhelming choice of heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers in North America to meet 2010 emissions standards, SCR diesel emissions control technology is being adopted into multiple upcoming product lines at this very moment.
Hino has adopted SCR and developed state-of-the-art technologies to implement emission controls that meet or exceed the 2010 EPA guidelines.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a solution made up of purified water and 32.5 percent automotive-grade urea that is used as a carrying agent for the ammonia needed to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from vehicles into nitrogen, water and carbon dioxide (CO2).
Diesel Exhaust Fluid is monitored for quality and certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), ensuring that Diesel Exhaust Fluid is a stable, non-toxic, odorless and completely safe solution. The urea used for Diesel Exhaust Fluid is considered automotive-grade. Urea in additional forms is widely distributed for many other industrial and agricultural needs, including emissions control at public utilities and power plants.
Filling your truck with DEF is not much different than re-fueling with diesel however the usage ratio is significantly less. The DEF tank on a Hino Truck will accommodate five gallons of DEF allowing the vehicle to travel as many as 2500 miles per tank. In fact, Hino trucks will monitor the DEF fluid level within the instrument cluster just like fuel.
Hino customers will be able to purchase DEF from many different locations including dealers, truck stops, fuel station convenience stores, fuel distributors, and auto parts stores. Hino owners will also enjoy many options in terms of filling their DEF tank from using one gallon jugs to top of their tank, or just two 2.5 gallon jugs to completely fill the tank. For those customers who have their own fuel island they can purchase DEF in 55 gallon drums or 275 gallon totes, and for those that visit the truck stop for fuel, DEF will most likely be available right at the pump. Depending on the vehicle application the DEF tanks will be located under the cab on the exterior of the frame rail and will be conducive to quick and easy fill ups.
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 Hino Trucks Engines Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction for a Second Consecutive Year
Novi, Michigan – Hino Trucks engines rank highest in customer satisfaction for a second consecutive year according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction StudySM.
The study measures customer perceptions of 2007 model-year Class 5, 6 and 7 gasoline and diesel engines, and provides manufacturers with a comprehensive and objective measure of customer satisfaction with the products and related dealer service. Four factors are measured to determine overall engine satisfaction. In order of importance, they are: engine warranty; engine quality; engine performance; and cost of engine ownership.
“The J.D. Power and Associates award is the ultimate recognition because it is the voice of the customer of the on-road experience they have had with our product. We are proud to be recognized for back-to-back awards as Hino continues to build on a foundation of quality and value. Our goal of constantly surpassing expectations and striving to be the industry leader is the cornerstone of our business plan, and we are committed to continuing our efforts," noted Glenn Ellis, Vice President of Marketing & Dealers Operations for Hino.
Looking to the future, Hino Trucks continues to plan for new technologies and models that meet and exceed both environmental and customer needs. 2010 will see the release of new models meeting stringent emissions standards. In 2011, Hino, the world leader in commercial truck hybrid technology, will introduce its third generation proprietary hybrid system in a newly designed class 4 and 5 cab over specifically designed to meet the needs of the U.S. market.
The 2009 J.D. Power and Associates study finds that 2007 model-year medium-duty engines have considerably higher fuel economy than 2006 model-year engines did in the 2008 study. The improvement in fuel economy drives an increase in satisfaction with the cost of ownership factor, as well as an improvement in satisfaction with medium-duty engines overall.
According to J.D. Power and Associates, Hino engines continue to perform well across the board, particularly with regard to quality. When compared to the average engine in this market, Hino Trucks engines tend to have fewer engine problems and less downtime. And, with business owners trying to minimize expenses in this tight economy, reducing the cost of ownership - particularly their fuel expense - is top of mind.
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