It's going to be increasingly important to combine economy and ecology in the future. At Mercedes-Benz, we are already working on this: with BlueTecEco. Under this name we pool together products and services which will reduce your fuel consumption and can therefore help to protect the environment, with vehicle technology that makes our trucks particularly efficient, and seminars, training courses and consultancy designed to benefit the environment. We spare no effort to achieve the highest levels of efficiency and sustainability.
Actros
BlueTecEco
Committed to greater environmental compatibility.
Save fuel. Protect the environment.
With BlueTecEco every job is an exercise in cutting costs.
Less than 60% of consumption is attributable to vehicle technology. The rest is influenced by factors including driving style, the weather, traffic events and topography. This is the result of a record-breaking attempt by an Actros1 in ideal conditions on the test track at Nardo in Italy.
With consumption of only 19.44 l per 100 km with a 25-tonne load, the standard production vehicle equipped with BlueTec® 5, Mercedes PowerShift,wide-base tyres on the drive axle and aerodynamic trim for the towing vehicle and semitrailer, earned its place in the Guinness Book of Records2.
The record-breaking drive in Nardo demonstrates the potential savings the Actros could represent when factors like driving style and practical knowledge are added into the reckoning.
Greater efficiency in your vehicle fleet.
More and more hauliers realise that staying ahead of the competition means putting the environment and fuel consumption at the top of the agenda. The efficient use of fuel is a major factor in the profitability of your business. At Mercedes-Benz we are therefore putting every effort into optimising our trucks and introducing fuel-saving solutions – such as our BlueTecEco bundle of measures. Along with efficient solutions for vehicles in every type of application, we also offer our customers an extensive portfolio of consultancy and training services – because every litre of fuel saved not only increases the efficiency of your fleet but also protects the environment. BlueTecEco improves your performance record in many ways:
Innovative technical measures such as the BlueTec® engines, Mercedes PowerShift offroad automated gearshift and optimised aerodynamics ensure that the Actros can provide the same level of transport performance while consuming less and less fuel.
Save fuel with our services.
When the objective is to reduce fuel consumption and to be kind to the environment, we think all approaches are worth the effort. For example, training courses, seminars, in-depth analysis, individual advice and of course Fleetboard, the online fleet management system from Mercedes-Benz.
BlueTecEco driver training.
BlueTecEco driver training serves one sole purpose: to improve knowledge and driving skill with the aim of further reducing fuel consumption in everyday operations. The theoretical and practical components of the BlueTecEco driver training courses show how over 10% of fuel can often be saved without affecting the truck's transport performance. And with no effect on average speeds.
BlueTecEco analysis.
The BlueTecEco analysis is designed to reveal the causes of high levels of fuel consumption. To this end, experienced independent examiners carry out test drives in vehicles from your fleet. The results serve as an objective basis for identifying and eradicating the causes of excessive fuel consumption.
BlueTecEco management seminar.
The BlueTecEco management seminar was developed specifically for fleet managers and other management staff. It is designed to consolidate and extend your knowledge and skills with regard to fuel saving. We also show you how you can pass on your expertise and successfully coach the team in your company. We provide support in the form of the latest training materials and show you how you can apply them to the best effect in practice.
BlueTecEco consultation.
BlueTecEco consultation is another service designed to help you cut fuel consumption. Whatever your field – long-distance, distribution or construction haulage – we are glad to provide you with comprehensive advice. This might include tailoring optimum vehicle configurations for your transport requirements – one of the essential prerequisites for cost-effective operation.
BlueTecEco presentation.
The BlueTecEco presentation gives you an overview of all the factors that can contribute to greater fuel economy for your company in the future. At the same time, we also introduce all the other BlueTecEco measures for increasing economic efficiency.
Innovative technologies.
The key to lower consumption.
Advanced fuel-saving vehicle technology is one of the main prerequisites for economical and environmentally-friendly driving. We have a host of technical measures in place to ensure that the Actros can provide the same level of transport performance while consuming less and less fuel.
With BlueTec® for a confident future.
Cost-effective compliance with Euro V, lower consumption and extremely low CO2 emissions –these are the advantages of BlueTec® 5, the SCR diesel technology from Mercedes-Benz. BlueTec® 5 is also an excellent solution where the issue of particulate emissions is concerned. No other Euro V technology is as effective at reducing particulate pollutants. The Actros is already optionally available with the even more stringent Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle (EEV)3 emissions standard.
The BlueTec® 5 engines are impressive with their low fuel consumption and particularly low pollutant and particulate emissions. As the exhaust gas leaves the engine, AdBlue is injected into the hot exhaust flow, where it turns into ammonia, which is later required for the chemical reaction in the catalytic converter. There, the nitrogen oxides (NOX) are converted into harmless nitrogen and water.
BlueTec® engines – reliable and low-maintenance: Further advantages of BlueTec® include their great reliability and the particularly long oil change intervals, which in the Actros, for example, contribute to up to 150,000 km and up to 0.5% lower CO2 emissions4 compared with vehicles with maintenance intervals that are half as long.
EEV emissions standard.
Lower particle values than Euro V.
The Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle emissions standard (EEV) was introduced in 2000 and has similarly stringent thresholds to Euro V. However, the particle values are 33% lower than those of the Euro standard. This makes it currently the most demanding European emissions standard for commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks. Although the EEV emissions standard is not a legal requirement there will be incentives to comply with it.
For anyone who thinks Euro V doesn't go far enough, the Actros5 is also optionally available with environmentally-friendly engines that meet the stringent EEV emissions standard. Actros Euro V vehicles can be retrofitted for EEV.
Mercedes PowerShift offroad.
Mercedes PowerShift offroad for low consumption.
Available on request, the Mercedes PowerShift offroad6 12-speed automated gearshift system was specially developed for heavy-duty construction site use. With its optimised gearshift strategy, smooth gear changes and short power interruption it benefits the powertrain and provides noticeably greater dynamics, even on rough terrain, and lower fuel consumption. Specific switchable modes and supplementary functions are available to ensure optimum handling. And four reverse gears, of which two have fast ratios, are advantageous for covering longer stretches in reverse and on access roads where there is no room to turn round.
Intelligent auxiliary consumers.
Significant details, not trivia.
Besides ground-breaking developments such as BlueTec®, it's often technical details that determine whether a truck is economical and therefore also environmentally friendly. Lower fuel consumption is also the result of developments such as aerodynamic A-pillars7 for the Actros, the optimised compressed-air control systems8 and electric water pump9 with two-stage control.
Fleetboard for modern vehicle management.
Fleetboard10, the telematics solution from Mercedes-Benz, offers numerous possibilities for improving the efficiency of vehicle and transport management systems and can significantly help to reduce fuel consumption. For example, Fleetboard® makes it possible to analyse performance and fuel consumption. In addition, Fleetboard can also compare various routes and areas of operation against specified criteria with regard to fuel consumption and operational difficulty.
This makes it possible to show in objective terms which drivers are particularly economical and which might benefit from training for a more efficient driving style. Fleetboard therefore provides an excellent basis for an objective performance-related premium system for payroll accounting, in which every driver has the opportunity to improve their driving style.
More efficient than ever: the telematics-supported internet service offers many other additional possibilities for more cost-effective transportation: these include the continuous exchange of information between driver and base. The DispoPilot guide and optionally available navigation system mean that the driver can always be reached and can, without the need to make a phone call, receive orders, acknowledge receipt, and report delivery.
[1] Actros 1844, 320 kW.
[2] “The most fuel efficient 40-tonne truck”, Guinness World Records 2009.
[3] Optionally available for optional Actros from 235 to 335 kW and standard silencer.
[4] 1 l oil corresponds to approx. 19 kg CO2.
[5] For Actros models with engine outputs from 235 to 335 kW and standard silencer.
[6] Available on request for 6x4/8x4 tipper and concrete mixer.
[7] Optional for the Actros.
[8] Only with Actros 4x2 semitrailer tractors.
[9] Only available for Actros 320 kW in conjunction with L-cab and Megaspace cab, available as standard for all Actros with V6 engines.
[10] A service of Daimler Fleetboard GmbH.
