For Bundaberg family-owned business Rum City Foods, it was an easy decision to add Hino Hybrid Electric 300 Series light-duty trucks to their 50-strong fleet, and one that is already paying dividends.
Rum City Foods is the Wide Bay Region’s leading full food service provider stocking a variety of dry, chilled, frozen and fresh food and beverages with a fleet of 50 trucks.
The majority of the fleet are Hino light-rigid and medium-duty trucks, equipped Scully RSV bodies and ThermoKing refrigeration units.
“We got into fresh fruit and vegetables which was the latest avenue for our business,” said Scott McIntyre, General Manager of Rum City Foods.
“The Hybrid Electrics are brilliant for around town, and they work all day every day, mainly for our fruit and vegetable division,” he said.
When comparing the Hybrid Electrics to an equivalent diesel model, Scott has already recorded a 26 per cent fuel saving which equates to a 26 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions.
The Hino Hybrid Electrics use a standard diesel pump meaning there are no refuelling issues, range restrictions or charging requirements.
The diesel engine produces 150hp (110kW) and 470Nm of torque, which is delivered in combination with the electric motor, with maximum torque available at a very low 1200rpm
Because maximum torque is available at such low rpm, fuel use is minimised.
Like all Hino 300 Series 4×2 models, the Hybrid Electric models feature Hino SmartSafe, a comprehensive safety package with advanced driver-assist technology that takes an active focus in protecting the life of drivers, passengers and other road users.
Hino SmartSafe includes a Pre-Collision System with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection (PD) and Lane Departure Warning System, plus Vehicle Stability Control, reverse camera, dual SRS airbags, four-wheel disc brakes, UN ECE R-29 cab strength certified and easy start.
The Hino 300 Series Hybrid Electric range is available from Hino dealerships Australia-wide and includes the 616 Standard and Wide Cab 4.5 tonne GVM car-licenced models through to the 716 Wide Cab with a 6.5 tonne GVM and the 916 Wide Cab, which has a maximum GVM of 8 tonne.
Built to suit any industry, the versatile Hino Hybrid Electric offers a range of Built to Go models including Alloy Tray and TradeAce variants and can be customised to any application to meet the unique needs of any business.
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