lveco's energy-saving Stalls
23rd September 2010, Page 9
23rd September 2010
Page 9
Page 9, 23rd September 2010
— lveco's energy-saving Stalls
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IVECO HAS REVEALED its Stralis Glider concept truck, the core of which is advanced energy management. Around 2m2 of photoelectric cells provide up to 2kW of energy, whiIe a Rankine cycle heat exchanger converts waste exhaust heat into more storable energy. The recovered energy is stored in a high-energy storage unit where it can be used for the truck's "hotel" functions. This is claimed to shave 5% off fuel consumption. A Kinetic Energy Recovery System to capture energy wasted under braking saves another 40%. Advanced engine cooling and low rolling resistance tyres complete the energy-saving measures.
Inside, the second strand of the concept includes a fixed-hub steering wheel and a variety of configurable cab layouts.