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Hino to Test Meritor's Blue Horizon Zero-Emissions Solutions
With this new collaboration, both companies look to expand advanced, electrified drive systems to further zero-emissions development.
August 4, 2021
With this new collaboration, both companies look to expand advanced, electrified drive systems to further zero-emissions development.
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Meritor announced Aug. 4 Hino will be evaluating and testing its ePowertrain for its development path to zero emissions vehicles (ZEV).
Meritor has been a long-standing key supplier for Hino Motors Manufacturing North America for dressed axles on its medium-duty truck models. With this new collaboration, both companies look to expand advanced, electrified drive systems to further zero-emissions development.
Examples of Meritor's electrified solutions include its all-electric, fully integrated, ePowertrain for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. It is designed to provide efficiency, performance, weight savings, and superior space utilization.
Key advantages of Meritor's ePowertrain over remote mount systems include:
Tighter turning radius due to a shorter wheelbase
Increased room between frame rails for additional battery capacity, which extends the range of the vehicle
Lighter weight (up to 800 pounds)
Topics:Zero EmissionsHinoZero-Emissions VehiclesMeritorVehicle TestingElectric VehiclesSuppliersLegal/Legislative
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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