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Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles have impressed the jury experts. Vito and Sprinter wins three awards "CEP Van of the Year 2010" and the Sprinter NGT receives special award for "Alternative Drive Systems."
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled numerous vehicles to transport people to the 20th edition of the Auto Mobil International 2010 event in Leipzig. In addition, Mark has impressed and competitions held during the event, gathering multiple awards for successful models Sprinter and Vito.
Vito and Sprinter Courier captured sector, Express and Parcel Services A few days ago, when competition was held to "EPC Van of the Year 2010" of the AMI, which has been marked the tenth edition of this contest, organized by ETM Verlag (Euro Transport Media publisher). A jury of 30 experts from the so-called sector CEP (Courier, Express and Parcel Services) assessed the 18 cars participating and appointed by the winners in five categories. Award category "Alternative Drive Systems" was awarded for the first time.
Due to their daily work with fleets of vehicles, experts know precisely which applications for each type of commercial vehicle, so they checked various parts of road vehicles in actual operating conditions. Thus, functionality, comfort, operation, design and, of course, economic efficiency were the main issues pursued during evaluations. Examiners amounted to a total of over 7,000 km during the 540 test drives conducted in Leipzig.
The site Sprinter and Vito diesel model Mercedes-Benz accounted for in this rigorous competition. Sprinter's managed to confirm the rule that has maintained over the past four years, winning first place in the category of light commercial vehicles of up to 3.5 tons. " Mercedes-Benz Vito has convinced the jury, winning the fifth consecutive year in the classroom "light commercial vehicles up to 3 tons.
NGT Sprinter wins special award "Gas Drive Systems" In addition to prizes "CEP Van of the Year" achieved by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito categories 3.5 tons or 3 tons, version NGT (Natural Gas Technology) Sprinter was voted winner in the category "Alternative Drive Systems." This is the first year that representatives ETM offers this special award. Sprinter NGT with bivalent engine that uses natural fuels, specifically designed for operation in urban environments, it is noted both by significantly lower fuel consumption and reduced sound emissions and require low maintenance costs.
Fuel tanks are located under the floor of the vehicle, thus streamlining the space without limiting storage area.
Source: http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/
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