18.07.2008

ECO-Start on entire Sprinter range



At a time when fuel prices continue to soar to record highs, LCV operators will be delighted to hear that ECO-Start, Mercedes Benz' fuel saving technology is now available on the entire Sprinter range as a factory fitted option. The nature of urban driving increases fuel consumption and therefore exhaust /CO² emissions and running costs. A significant part of the fuel consumption is caused by engines idling whilst stationary in traffic.

The ECO-Start system, available as a factory-fitted option on all Sprinter models with 4-cylinder diesel engines and manual transmissions provides an intelligent and low-cost solution to reduce engine idling. ECO-Start offers a simple, no-compromise solution to improving vehicle costs and reducing the environmental impact. ECO-Start is activated by the driver using a control switch on the instrument panel. When the system is active it will automatically stop the engine when the vehicle is stationary, and when certain predefined vehicle conditions are met, after a 2 second waiting period. The engine will automatically restart when the clutch pedal is pressed.

Using the system saves fuel, and cuts vehicle emissions, noise and engine wear. In an urban environment the savings can be substantial: depending on driving style and traffic density, fuel consumption can be cut by as much as 10%*, allowing the ECO-Start option to pay for itself and offer further savings throughout the vehicle's lifespan.



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