Freightliner, Eaton Roll Out Hybrid Truck

Freightliner Trucks said Monday it had a new Class 6 hybrid truck available, made in conjunction with Eaton Corp.

The hybrid electric vehicle, which features a diesel engine coupled with an electric motor/generator and batteries, works in line with the engine and transmission-enabling operation with electric or diesel power either separately or together.

It can yield up to 30% fuel savings and 87% reduction in idling time, said Mark Lloyd, market development manager for Eaton.