The
Daily has always been considered a "champion of mobility" , thanks to
rear-wheel drive and powertrains to elevatete performance. The
first ensures the maximum thrust at the point of maximum load while the
latter ensures torque and power at the top of the category . This results in unsurpassed grip and traction in all conditions of load, terrain and road surface . Now these winning characteristics , are not only maintained, but also further improved.
With
regard to the classification according to European standards for
emissions of exhaust gases, the amendments to the European regulations
introduced recently have affected the division between light duty
vehicles and heavy duty vehicles legally defining " light duty " those
with a permissible maximum weight up to 3.5 and "heavy duty" those with higher weight. This
new law allows vehicles with a reference weight ( empty weight of the
vehicle unless the driver , 75 kg, with an added weight of 100 kg) up to
2610 kg ( 2840 kg can be extended at the request of the manufacturer )
to be approved " light duty . " Instead
vehicles with a reference weight exceeding 2610 kg ( which can be
reduced in certain circumstances to 2380 kg ) are considered "heavy
duty" .
On
the basis of this division the light duty vehicles must comply with the
Euro 4 standard while the heavy duty are governed by the Euro V
standard , in force from next October.
ECODaily
adapts to this new scenario and prepares for legislative changes by
offering customers two choices depending on your needs , with a wide
range of engines approved for each regulatory standards . For
light duty models the option is between the 2.3-liter version , which
adds to the traditional powers (96, 116 and 136 hp) to two new engines
from 106 to 126 hp , and the 3.0 -liter, 146 and 176 hp. All
engines make use of proven technology EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
system which reduces NOx emissions through recycling a controlled amount
of exhaust gas cooled and re-injected into the combustion chamber.
The
heavy duty vehicles instead are equipped with a 3.0 liter engine with
two-stage turbocharger with power ratings from 170 hp and 140 (the
latter available from spring 2010) and DPF as standard .
ECODaily
testifies even more his respect for the environment with the CNG engine
from 136 hp meets Euro V, although all versions heavy duty actually
fulfill the most stringent EEV standard .
The situation of approvals is shown in the following diagram :
Approval |
N1
≤ 3,5 t |
N2
> 3,5 t |
M1
≤ 9 pass. |
M2
≤ 5 t |
M3
> 5 t |
|
|
|
Light Duty
Euro 4
70/220/CE |
29L
Cab/
Van |
.10 |
40C
Cab/
Van |
.11 |
29L
Combi |
.14 |
|
|
.12 |
.13 |
|
.14 |
.15 |
|
35S
Cab/
Van |
.11 |
.18 |
|
.13 |
50C
Cab/
Van |
.15 |
35S
Combi |
.14 |
|
.14 |
.18 |
|
.18 |
65C
Cab/
Van |
.15 |
|
35C
Cab/
Van |
.11 |
.18 |
|
.13 |
70C*
Cab/
Van |
.15
.18 |
|
|
.15 |
|
.18 |
|
|
|
Heavy Duty
EEV
2005/55/CE |
35S
Cab/
Van |
.14G** |
40C
Cab/
Van |
.14G |
|
40C
Minibus
16+1 |
.14G
|
50C
Minibus
>19+1 |
.14G |
.14 |
.14 |
.17 |
.14 |
50C
Cab/
Van
|
.14G |
.17 |
.14 |
.14 |
.17 |
.17 |
35C
Cab/
Van |
.14G** |
65C
Cab/
Van |
.14G |
65C
Minibus
>19+1 |
.14G |
.14 |
.14 |
.17 |
.17 |
.14 |
70C*
Cab/
Van |
.14G |
.17 |
.14 |
.17 |
.17 |
* Available from the second quarter of 2010 ** .14 G stands for both CNG engines
