MAN is taking numerous steps to optimise its engine programme for the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016. These ensure significantly improved fuel consumption with increased performance and driving dynamics as well as the expected high level of reliability. The new generation D38 engine offers up to 640 HP and reaches its greatest torque – up to 3000 Nm – even at low engine speeds. Optimised for fleet applications, the new D26 offers a power spectrum from 420 to 500 HP with a simultaneously low tare weight and low fuel consumption. In combination with the new versions of the MAN TipMatic transmission with individually co-ordinated driving programmes for every area of application, the MAN ranges provide highly efficient, economical and environmentally-friendly drivetrains.
Additionally, MAN will be bringing the latest version of the EfficientLine concept to the IAA, which combines all technical and aerodynamic fuel efficiency measures into one truck. To clearly demonstrate the fuel saving potential of the new EfficientLine 3 generation, MAN carried out a fuel consumption test journey with a MAN TGX 18.500 4×2 BLS EfficientLine 3 semitrailer tractor in July. The basis for comparison was provided by the truck’s predecessor model – an MAN TGX 18.480 4×2 BLS EfficientLine 2 – which travelled with it along the same route. TÜV Süd monitored how the measured values were determined. MAN will announce the actual results of the comparison test drive at the IAA Commercial Vehicles trade fair in Hanover in September, once the journey data has been evaluated and the TÜV report has been received.
In addition to this, MAN will be unveiling numerous design innovations for its TG series at the IAA 2016. Externally, the MAN lion stands proudly in the foreground. TGX and TGS get newly designed and dynamic cooling air intakes. On the inside, warm colours with new materials and seat upholstery lend all TG models a bright and high quality feel, which is complemented by the distinctive steering wheel design. Furthermore, the driver’s workplace benefits from a new Infotainment system, automatic headlight activation and rain sensors. The new MMT MAN Media Truck Advanced Infotainment system is available with either a 5” or 7” screen and offers numerous comfort functions.
As a further focus for the IAA, MAN is putting strong emphasis on new approaches to networking the world of transportation. There will be a special area dedicated to the topic of innovation and digitalization, offering insights into upcoming new digital services and offers that will help clients to optimise their logistics processes and improve the efficiency of controlling goods flows via intelligent networking. MAN will also present new concepts for electro-mobility in Hanover.
