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New hybrid era
for Toyota racing
Toyota Racing has vowed to push the limits
of hybrid technology in motorsport with the
launch of its new all-wheel-driveTS040 Hybrid
race car.
The unveiling of the TS040 Hybrid has also highlighted
the important role that testing hybrid technology in
the harsh conditions of motorsport plays in improving
Toyota’s hybrid road cars like Prius and Camry.
Two TS040 Hybrid race cars - designed, developed and
manufactured by Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) in
Cologne - will compete in this year’s World Endurance
Championship (WEC), including the Le Mans 24-hour
endurance classic in June.
Described as having the most advanced hybrid
technology in racing, the TS040 Hybrid delivers a
maximum power boost of more than 18 per cent while
complying with new regulations that cut fuel use by 25
per cent.
Output from the car’s hybrid system has gained well
over 100kW to a peak of 735kW (1000ps) by combining
a major advance in electric power with a larger-capacity
3.7-litre V8 petrol engine.
The system takes hybrid technology to the next level,
adding a motor-generator on the front axle in addition to
a similar unit at the rear, allowing the system to provide
power to all four wheels.
The all-wheel-drive TS040 hybrid powertrain, including
its normally aspiratedV8 engine, was developed at
Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji technical centre in Japan, where
next-generation Toyota road car technology is born.
The move to an all-wheel-drive hybrid sees Toyota return
to a concept which has been part of its hybrid racing
development since 2007 when the all-wheel-drive Supra
HV-R became the first hybrid to win an endurance race,
the Tokachi 24 Hours.
In developing the TS040, TMG engineers paid particular
attention to airflow around the car, reducing drag
to produce better fuel economy while increasing
downforce and grip to compensate for tyres which are
50mm narrower than last year.
Allowable width for the Le Mans prototype cars has
been reduced by 100mm while the maximum weight is
down by 45kg.
Extensive development at TMG’s state-of-the-art wind
tunnels has resulted in an aerodynamically efficient
design which is also incredibly lightweight thanks to
advanced composite design and production processes.
TMHA backs V8 Supercar team
Toyota Material Handling’s rental forklift division has
entered the exciting world of V8 Supercar racing, by
backing the newTeam JELD-WEN FPR/CS Racing
entry of Jack Perkins.
Perkins’ new number 18 car is part of Ford Performance
Racing’s four-car factory squad for 2014.
Perkins, 27, is the son of multiple Bathurst winner Larry
Perkins.
The new partnership is the first official Toyota forklift
involvement in Australia’s most popular car-racing category.
TMHA executive vice president and COO, Steve Takacs, said
the move was an excellent fit with Toyota’s forklift customer
base.
“Many forklift buyers, renters and operators are keen V8
Supercar fans,” he said.
“And the V8 Supercar events provide an ideal setting for
corporate hospitality opportunities.”
CS Racing team owner Charlie Schwerkolt’s company
Waverley Forklifts is a leading independent forklift provider,
offering a full range from 1.5 to 16-tonne payload.
“Toyota have been a great company to deal with,” he said.
“Waverley feels like a part of the Toyota family, and they’ve
been a great partner over the years.
“My business is all about relationships, both with my
customers and my key providers. In this, Toyota is second to
none.
“We require our equipment to meet our customers’ exacting
needs. We choose Toyota forklifts because they are the best
trucks on the market for reliability, driver comfort, serviceability,
fuel efficiency and high resale value,” Mr Schwerkolt said.
“We have been buying Toyotas since the mid-1990s and
they’ve been our product of choice ever since. We’ve owned
thousands of Toyota forks, and have found that our clients
appreciate the premium product that we provide as result.”
Waverley Forklifts transports its rental forklifts with its own
truck fleet and also provides service back up.
The 2014 V8 Supercar began with the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide
on 27 February and finishes in Sydney in December.
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Hino has drawn on its hybrid drivetrain expertise
while partnering with automotive parts manufacturer
Denso Corporation to create a world-first in truck
refrigeration technology.
The new Hino/Denso system uses energy generated by the
hybrid system, both while driving and braking, to operate the
refrigerator’s compressor.
The Hino/Denso refrigeration system debuted in Japan at the
beginning of February on the heavy duty Hino Profia (known
locally as the 700 Series).
Compared with conventional truck refrigeration systems which
require an auxiliary engine or power from the main engine to
run the compressor, the Hino/Denso system provides improved
fuel economy, more consistent refrigeration performance and
quieter running.
The lack of an auxiliary engine delivers a weight reduction of
approximately 150 kilograms, and simplifies truck refrigeration
set-up and maintenance through the inclusion of fewer parts.
The system contains a stand-by unit that can be connected
to an external power source to maintain refrigeration when the
truck engine is switched off for extended periods.
The stand-by unit also has a timer function which can
automatically pre-freeze the refrigerated room.
Hino trucks and buses use hybrid technology developed
by the Toyota Group of Companies, which is recognised as
the primary developer of modern hybrid vehicles, to provide
benefits including increased fuel economy and reduced
emissions.
Hino helps developworld-first
refrigeration technology
