| Operating profile | Description of the operating profile | Possible applications/ industries | Possible solutions for tomorrow: drive systems | Possible solutions for tomorrow: BlueEFFICIENCY packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town | -Transport operations in inner-city areas with short distances and frequent stops (e.g. pedestrian precincts) – Annual mileage <20 000 km – Greatly affected by access restrictions | -Retail business – Taxi, shuttle, bus – Parcel delivery – Construction, trades – Catering | -Innovative diesel engines – Natural gas drive [1] – Hybrid drive | -Alternator management – ECO start/stop function [1] – Shift point display – New manual van transmission for diesel engines |
| Mid-range | -Inter-urban operations and suburbs – Average speeds – Mostly daily tours with return to starting point – Annual mileage >20 000 km – Less affected by access restrictions | -Wholesale – Refrigerated/frozen foods – Customer service | -Innovative diesel engines – Natural gas drive [1] | -Electric power steering pump (powerpack) – In-engine measures – New manual van transmission for diesel engines |
| Long-range | -Transport assignments on motorways and highways – Higher speeds – Long distances, few stops – Annual mileage >80 000 km – Not affected by access restrictions | -Courier service – Overnight express service – Freight forwarding | -Innovative diesel engines | -Low rolling-resistance tyres – Streamlining package – New manual van transmission for diesel engines |
[1] Already available now for the Sprinter.