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Nissan launches new Cabstar and hybrid prototype at Hanover Show
31st August 2006
Nissan’s participation at the 61st International Motor Show at Hanover will see the world debut of an all-new Cabstar light truck, as well as a hybrid-powered Cabstar concept vehicle, a new range of engines on the new Atleon light truck, and enhancements to the Primastar and Interstar LCVs based on Renault/GM platforms.
Nissan has set ambitious commitments for its global LCV business, one of four breakthrough areas identified under the company’s Value-Up business plan. By fiscal year 2007, the company plans to double operating profit margin to 8% and increase volumes by 40% to 434,000 units worldwide compared with fiscal 2004.
Nissan and ZF have collaborated to demonstrate the potential of hybrid engine technology application on a commercial vehicle. ZF has developed a parallel hybrid powertrain with an electric motor powered by an ion-lithium battery supplementing the Cabstar’s conventional 3.0-litre common-rail diesel developing 150PS (110kW). The Hybrid Cabstar is expected to cut fuel consumption by up to 30%.
Nissan’s Atleon 3.5-15-tonne truck range has been restyled and is now powered by a range of Euro IV-compliant engines.
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