Freightliner Business Class® M2e Hybrid
With Eaton® Hybrid Electric Drivetrain System
efficient. economical. ecological.
The Confidence to Run Clean
When you invest in the Freightliner Business Class® M2e Hybrid, you benefit from Freightliner’s powerful combination of product knowledge, resources and service/support systems. You’re also backed by the advanced technological expertise of Freightliner Trucks’ parent company, Daimler AG. Daimler AG is the world’s leading manufacturer of hybrid commercial vehicles, with thousands on the road. The Freightliner Business Class® M2e Hybrid is another step towards our goal of a zero-emissions vehicle.
Built for Stop-and-Go Operations
The Freightliner Business Class M2e Hybrid features the Eaton® Hybrid Electric Drivetrain System, tested over four years and two million miles. The parallel electric hybrid system lets you:
- operate using the diesel engine alone
- operate in combination with the hybrid electric motor
The hybrid motor provides additional power to launch the vehicle and improves fuel economy in high stop and go operations. It’s a forward-thinking vehicle for utility, pick-up and delivery, and beverage applications.
M2e Hybrid Fast Facts
- Save up to 1,500 gallons of fuel per urban delivery vehicle.
- Double your brake life.
- Run mounted gear like lifts and gates from a quiet electric Power Take-Off.
- Reduce idle time by as much as 87%.
| e-Feature |
What it does |
The Clean Advantage |
| Regenerative Braking |
During braking, the vehicle’s kinetic energy is captured and regenerated to charge the hybrid battery. Regenerative braking captures about 70% of the kinetic energy produced |
- Saves fuel
- Extends brake wear
- Allows for continual battery recharge
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| Electric Power Take-Off and Auxiliary Power Generation |
While in ePTO, the engine shuts off and the electric motor powers tools and hydraulic lift |
- Saves fuel
- Reduces emissions and idle time
- Quiets neighborhood operation
- May replace the need for tow-behind generator
- Particularly helpful in utility applications
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| Hybrid Drive Power |
Provides an added power boost for hills or rapid acceleration. |
- Saves fuel
- Reduces emissions
- Increases reliability
- Extends brake wear
- Helpful for vehicles that make frequent stops
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