Freightliner Alternative Fuel Vehicles

The Freightliner Business Class® M2 112 is available with the cleanest technology available: natural gas. Designed for a broad range of applications, the Business Class M2 Natural Gas line of trucks and tractors offers unparalleled benefits that help businesses increase productivity, performance and profitability. The M2 112 Natural Gas is more than just a vehicle. It’s a clear business advantage.
THE CLEAN ALTERNATIVE.
Freightliner has teamed up with Cummins Westport to deliver a natural gas alternative to traditional diesel power in a proven, reliable truck. The Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9 natural gas engine is designed for superior fuel economy, performance and dependability with near-zero emissions.
The Business Class M2 Natural Gas Class 7/8 truck is ready to provide you with a clean alternative in LTL/regional haul and distribution applications. The versatile, hardworking truck
is also available for government and municipalities, construction, P&D, utility and services.
A GREENER BOTTTTOM LINE.
Compared to previous natural gas offerings, the ISL G engine’s lower alternative fuel costs, improved fuel economy and lower incremental maintenance costs can save valuable dollars. Maintenance-free exhaust systems and lower life-cycle costs help green-up your bottom line. Federal & State Vehicle Tax Credits and Infrastructure Tax Credits available to green fleets can help reduce acquisition costs significantly. Contact your dealer for details.

High Performancemance. Low Emissions.
Business Classlass® M2 112
Natural Gas
The Cummins Westport ISL G engine evolved from the proven
Cummins ISL diesel currently in operation in many fleets today. This
cost-effective, high performance engine is packed with important features that have a positive impact on vehicle life-cycle costs.

The Freightliner M2 106 Hybrid not only gives you the standard advantages of the M2—superior maneuverability, visibility, and body builder friendliness—provides a business solution to significantly reduce your fuel consumption, adding dollars to your bottom line.

This versatile, hardworking truck is perfect for high stop-and-go delivery applications including: P & D, beverage, and vocational segments like dump, HAZMAT, and towing.

Electronic Power Take Off (ePTO) and Auxiliary Power Generation (APG) capabilities make the M2 106 Hybrid ideal for high-idling applications such as utility and tree trimming, where idle time is reduced up to 87% and fuel consumption reduced by up to 60% in ePTO mode.

High Performancemance. Low Emissions.
Business Classlass® M2 112
Natural Gas
The Cummins Westport ISL G engine evolved from the proven
Cummins ISL diesel currently in operation in many fleets today. This
cost-effective, high performance engine is packed with important features that have a positive impact on vehicle life-cycle costs.

• EPA 2010 and CARB emission standards compliant
• Available up to 320 hp/1000 ft. lbs. torque
• 35% more torque at idle than previous
Natural Gas engines
• No SCR aftertreatment system is required
• Maintenance-free exhaust system
• No DPF regeneration, cleaning or
replacement
• Improved fuel economy
• Reliable/durable
• Highest power-to-weight
ratio in its class
• Shares many components
and parts with ISL diesel engines
• Available ratings optimized for Allison
transmission offerings
• Domestic fuel source reduces dependency on foreign oil

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Eaton parallel electric hybrid system enables the truck to operate using the diesel engine alone, or in combination with the hybrid electric motor. The hybrid motor provides additional power to launch the vehicle and improves fuel economy in stop and go operations.

Every time you engage the brakes on your hybrid truck you activate the regenerative braking system. During braking, the vehicle's kinetic energy is captured and regenerated to charge the hybrid battery. Regenerative braking captures up to 44kW (or 60hp) which is normally absorbed by the foundation brakes and lost as heat.