This is the Iveco VISION concept, shown at the worldwide motor show of industrial vehicles in Hanover, Germany. It’s billed as a cutting-edge hybrid shipment vehicle showcasing the van manufacturer’s ambitions for the future of its industrial vehicle range. According to Iveco, it is “ideal for door-to-door shipment missions”, especially in metropolitan areas.
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The VISION idea is centred around having as bit effect on the atmosphere as possible, with a ‘Dual Energy’ hybrid powertrain running on electric for metropolitan situations, as well as hybrid mode for longer journeys. Overall, Iveco declares this will reduce usage as well as CO2 emissions by as much as 25 per cent.
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To stay according to the concept’s powertrain, the VISION features an similarly futuristic design. There’s a big glass area aiming to maximise driver visibility, unique LED headlights as well as ‘see-through’ A-pillars.
Iveco has paid specific interest to where it truly matters, though – the loadbay. The VISION is equipped with a tons administration system which integrates sensors throughout in order to determine products as well as suggest where is finest to setting them. in addition to this, there are containment gadgets in location to prevent bundles moving in transit as well as triggering damage.
The VISION is purely a idea for now, however it is believed a few of the innovation showcased is under investigation for possible utilize in Iveco products of the future.
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