MANmagazin edition Truck 1/2016 International

1/2016
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With the TGX D38 leading the way, all MAN production
series have undergone further upgrades in 2016. MAN
customers now benefit from improved functionalities to
enhance efficiency, comfort and safety.
New EfficientCruise
Due to the combination of the GPS-based
EfficientCruise cruise control system with the
EfficientRoll freewheeling function, plus the
intelligent and automated selection of gears, the
vehicle can automatically drive in a most anticipatory
fashion and thereby saves much fuel.
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enowned for its reliability, power
and efficiency, the TGX D38 is
MAN’s top model. Now the 2016
generation of this favoured truck will surprise
customers with a wide range of innovations
and improvements to lower the Total Cost of
Ownership (TCO) of the TGX D38 even further
and offer drivers even more comfort and safety.
Operators will find the saving effects of
these new features clearly reflected by their
vehicle maintenance expense documentation.
Also proving the point were comparative test
drives, where the new top model utilised 15%
less fuel when matched to a TGX 18.680 4x2
BLS with a V8 engine.
Among the innovations aimed at boosting
efficiency, is a new version of the GPSbased
EfficientCruise cruise control, which
now saves even more fuel than before. In
combination with the EfficientRoll freewheeling
mode, it invariably activates the coasting
function only when this will actually result in
fuel savings. In order to accomplish this, the
system utilises stored 3D maps of the route
while determining the vehicle’s position via
GPS. Applying EfficientCruise technology for
long distance hauls or distribution transport
can significantly cut the fuel consumption ratio
of trucks without incurring the risk of
time loss. This assistance system supports the
driver on long trips by assuming the demanding
task of accelerating and shifting in a most
anticipatory fashion.
The consistently pursued advancement
of the drive train is another improvement
serving to save fuel. The new generation of
MAN TipMatic TX gears has an exceptionally
wide transmission spread (16.69 – 1). In combination
with an axle ratio optimised for long
distance transport, a high-ratio “maximum”
gear allows for economical driving at a very
low engine speed. At the same time, a low ratio
“minimum” gear supports slow driving
and comfortable manoeuvring, which reduces
wear and tear on the couplings.
Customers also benefit from a variety of
comfort functionalities in the drive train,
which are conducive to making the TGX D38
exceptionally efficient, however powerful
the performance. Due to an integrated gradient
sensor, it factors in the relevant topography
when selecting a gear. Especially while
starting up, the drive train will always determine
the most suitable gear – whether on inclines,
on empty runs or with a full load. The
new Active Driveline Damping function supports
sensitive starting, even under difficult
conditions. The manoeuvring mode has also
been optimised, as the accelerator pedal settings
and the coupling controls have been
fine-tuned even further for a driver’s more
15 %
fuel savings
result from the innovations in the new
TGX D38, as proven by test drives with a
matched MAN TGX with a V8 engine.
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accurate positioning of the vehicle. On snowcovered
roadways or on construction sites,
the new seesaw function facilitates the startup
of a vehicle that has gotten stuck. Once
this function is activated, the coupling opens
immediately when the driver releases the accelerator
and closes as soon as the gas pedal
is activated once more. The selection of the
correct gear is made automatically to prevent
the spinning of wheels.
in addition to driving comfort, the new
model generation of the TGX D38 also has
a clear focus on the aspect of safety, which
is provided by the new driver assistance systems
available in almost all MAN vehicle categories.
The serially standard Emergency
Brake Assist system (EBA) already meets the
more stringent legislative requirements
which will become mandatory for newly registered
vehicles as of November 2018. The
Drive train with TipMatic TX and new
functions for increased comfort
The further advanced drive train of the
TGX D38 saves fuel due to the TipMatic TX
gears, which facilitates driving and reduces
wear and tear. In addition, new functions for
added convenience result in improved
starting, gear changing and manoeuvring
performance in the vehicle.
Turbo EVBec with 630 kilowatts
The electronically regulated Turbo EVBec
primary sustained-action brake system not
only offers safety benefits, but can even
replace an intarder with its braking
performance of as much as 630 kilowatts in
long distance transport of up to 40 tonnes.
Improved safety systems
Along with the serially standard EBA
Emergency Braking System, all series now
benefit from new and improved versions of
the Lane Guard System, the Emergency
Stopping Signal and the distance-regulated
Adaptive Cruise Control.
Daytime-running LED light and
headlight-wiper automation
The new daytime-running LED light enhances
visibility while at the same time reducing
energy consumption. Upon utilising the
optional headlight and windscreen wiper
automation, the vehicle controls dimmer and
front windscreen wipers automatically.
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