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Check out Hybrid Options Available at Minuteman Trucks
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International® Truck Hybrids
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Azure Dynamics Hybrids
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Going Green
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DURAStar Hybrid - International®
 International Truck and Engine Corporation is the first company to begin line production of hybrid commercial trucks. As diesel fuel prices continue their volatility and engine emissions requirements tighten, International presents the International® DuraStar™ Hybrid, a diesel hybrid electric medium-duty truck that provides customers with improved fuel efficiency and reduced engine emissions. Among the first to drive these forward-thinking trucks is Florida Power and Light (FPL), one of the largest utilities in the United States. (read more)
Tracking Hybrid Performance
One major advantage for International's hybrid product is the company's Diamond Logic Electrical system, which integrates the body equipment and the hybrid power-train so they can work as a single piece of equipment. Additionally, the International DuraStar Hybrid can be equipped with International's AWARE vehicle intelligence system to allow for real-time data collection, reporting, and analysis. Click here to learn more about the Diamond Logic Electrical system.
WORKStar Hybrid - International®
 Now you can do your part to save the environment, and still get plenty of hard work done. Thanks to the new International® WorkStar® Hybrid 4x4. It’s a revolutionary diesel-electric heavy-duty truck that gives customers improved fuel efficiency while reducing engine emissions. It’s an impressive achievement – a hard-working truck that marries International durability with state-of-the-art hybrid technology. (read more)
The one-of-a-kind WorkStar Hybrid 4x4.
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65% reduction in hydrocarbon emissions
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58% reduction in carbon monoxide
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41% reduction in nitrous oxide emissions
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Up to 60% improvement in fuel economy compared to traditional diesel engines.
Balance Hybrid Electric Ford® E-450 - Azure Dynamics
Did you know that Minuteman Trucks now offers Hybrid Electric Commercial Trucks? Minuteman Trucks in partnership with Azure Dynamics now offer multiple Ford E450 Hybrid options. Azure Dynamics is a leading developer of highly efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly hybrid electric (“HEV”) powertrain systems and electric (“EV”) components for commercial / municipal trucks.
Azure Dynamics has developed the Balance™ Hybrid Electric drive system for Ford's E450 Cutaway and Strip Chassis trucks. The Balance™ hybrid electric drive system manages the conventional 5.4 litre Triton gasoline engine and the 5-speed automatic TorqShift transmission to produce a cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicle for your business needs. The hybrid features electric-launch assist, engine-off at idle and regenerative braking which combine to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
To visit Azure Dynamics' website (click here)
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