New hybrid on show at Sydney

Hino wereshowcasing a number of new models at the 2008 Sydney Truck Show , including the new Hino 714 Hybrid having its first public airing at the event.

“The new trucks on display at the Sydney Truck Show demonstrate Hino’s sensitivities to changing market needs with the launch of a number of new models in our medium and heavy-duty ranges, and the release of our second hybrid truck,” said Steve Lotter, Hino Australia chief operating officer.

Hino say the all-new 714 Hybrid reinforces their ongoing commitment to sustainable transport solutions following its launch of the first-ever hybrid truck in Australia in March last year.

“The 714 Hybrid is being launched at a time when fuel prices have never been higher, which is placing considerable cost pressures on operators across Australia, and around the world.”

A medium-duty FC 500 Hino Hybrid currently being evaluated by Hino Australia was also on display at the show.

“As a member of the Toyota Group of Companies, which is investing vast sums in hybrid technology, Hino is pioneering a driveline solution that will become vitally important to the future of the road transport industry.”

New Hino 714 Hybrid is said to be significantly more powerful, more efficient, cleaner and easier to drive than its predecessor.

Its peak electric motor power is up by more than 50 per cent to 36kW, and maximum electric motor torque has increased to 350Nm.

Hino will take its number of medium-duty 500 range variants to 52 with the launch of six new FM 500 models.

The Hino FM 2632, featuring an all-new 235kW ADR 80/02-compliant diesel engine, was on display alongside the 221kW Hino FM 2630 Auto fitted with a six-speed Allison automatic transmission.

The Sydney Show also featured two all-new additions to strengthen its 700 line-up, the SS 2848 and SS 2848 HR (High Roof). Both models are powered by a 353kW common-rail, turbo-charged diesel engine producing 2157Nm of torque.