U.s. Air Force And Mack Trucks Partner On Hybrids

摘要

Mack Trucks delivered the first diesel-electric hybrid refuse truck to the U.S. Air Force Advanced Power Technology office. The truck, called TerraPro, uses a hybrid electric power train comprising an integrated starter, alternator and motor to regenerate energy during breaking and to help the truck's 325-horsepower Mack MP7 engine provide torque to the wheels. As a result, fuel economy is improved by 20 to 30 percent.