Developing a bright future

In addition to the Mercedes-Benz vans available today featuring reduced pollutant and consumption levels, in the coming years we will launch a series of new product solutions responding to our objective of furthering sustainable mobility. In doing this we take account of the requirements of the most diverse fields of activity as well as the individual needs of our customers.

That’s why our engineers focus on concepts and vehicle solutions promising great everyday practicality. Because it isn’t a question of technology working well on paper: it has to do so in everyday life as well.

Operating profile Description of the
operating profile 		Possible
applications/
industries 		Possible solutions for tomorrow: drive systems Possible solutions for tomorrow: BlueEFFICIENCY packages
Town -Transport operations in inner-city areas with short distances and frequent stops (e.g. pedestrian precincts)
– Annual mileage <20 000 km
– Greatly affected by access restrictions 		-Retail business
– Taxi, shuttle, bus
– Parcel delivery
– Construction, trades
– Catering 		-Innovative diesel engines
– Natural gas drive [1]
– Hybrid drive 		-Alternator management
– ECO start/stop function [1]
– Shift point display
– New manual van transmission for diesel engines
Mid-range -Inter-urban operations and suburbs
– Average speeds
– Mostly daily tours with return to starting point
– Annual mileage >20 000 km
– Less affected by access restrictions 		-Wholesale
– Refrigerated/frozen foods
– Customer service 		-Innovative diesel engines
– Natural gas drive [1] 		-Electric power steering pump (powerpack)
– In-engine measures
– New manual van transmission
for diesel engines
Long-range -Transport assignments on motorways and highways
– Higher speeds
– Long distances, few stops
– Annual mileage >80 000 km
– Not affected by access restrictions 		-Courier service
– Overnight express service
– Freight forwarding 		-Innovative diesel engines -Low rolling-resistance tyres
– Streamlining package
– New manual van transmission for diesel engines

[1] Already available now for the Sprinter.

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