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English   Mercedes-Benz Citaro with new Euro VI engines
01.10.2012 von admin


Battery/alternator management for improved economy

But vehicle economy involves more than just fuel consumption. For example, in the Citaro the starter battery temperature is constantly monitored, and a battery-specific characteristic curve is used to determine the optimum charge voltage. As well as keeping the battery in optimal condition at all times, this also increases battery life, thereby reducing costs.

The same applies to the new alternators. The synchronised operation of the up to four alternators in parallel mode ensures an optimum load distribution. This means a lower load and a significantly longer service life for these components.

However, the new Citaro is able to dispense with an automatic oil refilling function. Because of its minimal oil consumption, this function is not essential, but it is still available as a special equipment option.

A new equipment option is a tyre pressure monitoring system. This displays the current tyre pressure in the individual tyres, and also warns the driver of any possible concerns, such as unusually high temperatures. This prevents tyre deterioration, increases tyre service life and reduces fuel consumption and emissions by keeping tyre pressures at the correct level at all times.

[BLOCK] Fuel savings even from the lower boarding height

Both passengers and transport operators benefit from a boarding height at all doors of just 320 mm. The height reduction of 20 mm at doors two and three is more convenient for passengers and also reduces kneeling time and air consumption, which adds up to superior economy. Air consumption for the kneeling operation is reduced by around 10 to 20 percent, with fuel savings in the order of 0.4 to 0.5 percent. In the event of more ground clearance being required by the terrain on specific routes, because of steep gradients or overland routes, for example, a chassis elevation system can be provided on request.



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