Hybrid technology
It saves fuel. It reduces emissions. And it can be used together with alternative fuels. Hybrid technology is one of the most promising and competitive technologies for commercial vehicles - go to our annual report for more information
A versatile technology
The hybrid driveline cleverly exploits the benefits of different engine types and energy-storage systems. It combines the torque of the electric motor and the combustion engine in the optimum way.
The most suitable vehicles for hybrid drivelines are those that operate in continuous stop-go conditions such as buses and refuse or distribution trucks. In construction machines, the electric motor can be used to power the vehicle's hydraulic systems.
"We call this the fourth-generation hybrid technology. In the future, hybrid technology will not be a special solution but a technology found in most new city buses and distribution trucks. The fourth-generation hybrid technology has the potential to make this possible," says Leif Johansson.