Hino truck outperforms competitor in fuel efficiency test

Hino truck 2011 model 268 was reported to have outperformed its major competitor in a recent test conducted by DWS Fleet Management, an independent testing company. The Hino truck averaged more than 19% percent better fuel economy than a comparably equipped 2011MY International Durastar during an independent SAE-type fuel test. The SAE type III/TMC test was conducted on a real 86 mile urban and highway route with traffic, traffic lights and uneven road conditions. The trucks were driven by experienced fleet truck drivers. For consistency, five different tests were conducted. Glenn Ellis, vice president of marketing and dealer operations for Hino Trucks, said, “These test results confirm that Hino Trucks is leading the way in fuel efficiency and provides the lowest cost per mile performance for medium-duty trucks. Fuel efficiency is important for our environment, our economy and gives our customers an advantage to their bottom line.” Hino Trucks feature a clean burning proprietary emissions solution called Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). (March 8, 2011)