* Recovery mode for Natural Power versions          ** Available from Q2 2010

ECODAILY Electric, the most respectful of all

ECODAILY Electric is a vehicle with pure electric traction using advanced NaNiCl2 battery technology. The asynchronous three-phase traction motor controlled by means of the DC/AC inverter serves to provide effortless driving and range extending regenerative braking. Motor power is 30kW continuous (60kW peak) for 35S models and 40kW continuous (80kW peak) for 50C models. Testament to Daily’s rugged chassis construction, all drive components and batteries are housed either in the engine compartment or within the chassis side rails, there is absolutely no compromise in load space. This is possible because ECODAILY Electric is designed by Iveco, constructed by Iveco and sold by Iveco bringing further advantages regarding both planned and unplanned service – there is one supplier, one invoice, one warranty account should the need arise. At the end of the vehicle’s life, recycling is not compromised; the Zebra batteries are completely recyclable – zero emissions with positive recycling credentials.

The electrical architecture and control incorporating a dedicated electronic controller with in vehicle communication using the CAN network has been totally developed within Iveco and is serviced directly with the Iveco network. A CAN display installed in dashboard provides the driver with relevant information concerning the correct management of the vehicle such as battery state of charge, system voltage, temperature, traction current and diagnostic information in the event of a system malfunction. Power supply is by Zebra Z5 traction batteries using the proven Na/NiCl2 technology which are fully sealed and do not produce gaseous emissions, do not require maintenance and I are totally recyclable. On board battery charging is provided by means of a standard three-phase 380V/32A supply and requires 8 hours to fully charge the traction batteries. This provides a useful vehicle range of between 90km and 130km, depending on the number of batteries specified and the vehicle mission. These are actual distances established during evaluation trials and are repeatable. The vehicle is driven exactly like a conventional vehicle fitted with an automatic transmission, that is with only accelerator and brake pedals and a transmission lever indicating forward, neutral and reverse. Vehicle control is managed by the traction inverter based on brake and accelerator pedal sensors indicating the driver’s needs. The electric Daily has a laden gradeability of 18% and its maximum road speed is electronically limited 70 km/h. This maximum speed can be calibrated at a lower level to even further improve the vehicle’s useful range. The vehicle is perfectly specified for urban missions such as door to door collection and deliveries and for passenger transportation. ECODAILY 35S Electric models have two batteries with a third optionally available on long wheelbase models and 50C models have three batteries with a fourth optionally available, again depending on wheelbase.

Comfort and safety

The heart of ECODAILY are its values such as design, modernity, evolution and intelligence that translate to a project that, since its birth, reflect optimum safety, handling and quality of life on board for transport professionals. The vehicle has been designed and constructed keeping account of the needs and the new necessities relating to transport mobility for transport professionals. For this reason, new ‘intelligent’ solutions have been adopted that assure an increased ‘assistance to the driver, satisfying a new dimension for commercial vehicles, adding up to the pleasure to ‘be’ on-board in its broadest sense. One important solution in this category is the automated mechanical transmission, AGile, allowing fully automated or driver controlled gear shifting. New control software further improves this already appreciated facility; starting from rest and also allows driver initiated down-shifting for maximising engine brake performance and anticipating traffic conditions without exiting from fully automatic mode.

Entering the driver’s cab, the material choice and colour of the interior is almost welcoming the driver and passengers to work. The dashboard finished in dark grey with a central silver area and the light grey roof trim, which is replicated in two tone light and dark grey seat covering material, gives ECODAILY an extremely refreshing internal appearance. Comfort and convenience for the driver is a byword with seating arrangements for the driver and passenger(s), including a choice of seat belt configuration for passengers with the dual passenger seat. Comfort and functionality characterise the new instrument cluster provided which includes economic engine speed green-band marking on the rev counter and a new fuel gauge for Natural Power versions of ECODAILY. Natural gas content in the CNG tanks is reported on the normal analogue display with capacity of the 14 litre petrol tank reported by a digital light arrangement included in the gauge which provides petrol tank contents every time the engine is started. New car like steering column controls with improved visibility feature a separate cruise control switch. All important document and object storage within the cab is exceptional. The optionally available storage box with a very useful 6 litre capacity positioned beneath the dual passenger seat adding large capacity door and dashboard compartments and the overhead storage compartment.

ECODAILY is a vehicle that guarantees complete control under all road conditions, an amplified driving facility and the maximum adhesion between the tyres and the road. As a whole, the solutions adopted, summing to more than the individual components, characterise Daily as one of the safest commercial vehicles in its class. Safety is immediately felt by the high level of innovative technological applications present by which accident avoidance provides for the safety of those on-board by class leading control of the vehicle’s dynamic stability.

Societal responsibility is key with Daily 2009, not only in terms of its ecological qualities but also in terms of road safety and hence respect for other road users. Daily 2009 brings ESP to the market as standard equipment on all models. This state of the art safety package ensures stability on the road, keeping Daily and its cargo, whether goods or passengers, on the right line. The ESP package starts from ABS, ensuring directional stability under braking, ASR (anti slip regulation), an important feature especially when reversing up a loading ramp in wet conditions, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) ensuring optimised braking under emergency conditions and Hill Holder, providing assistance to the driver in starting from rest up an incline without rolling back. The value-added function LAC (Load Adaptive Control) identifies changes in the vehicle mass and centre of gravity along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and adapts the interventions of the safety systems ABS, TCS and ESP to the vehicle load. In this way, LAC optimizes braking effectiveness, traction and stability. In addition, it reduces the risk of roll over via the improved utilization of Roll Over Mitigation and minimizes brake-pad wear by optimizing the distribution of braking forces.

Versatility and strength on tap

Building on its natural strength, reliability and durability coming from its chassis frame, Daily 2009 will be available with a maximum permitted mass of a full 7.0 tonnes from the second quarter of 2010, providing an increase in payload of 470kg compared to the 6.5t versions, providing over 4700kg of body and payload capacity for chassis cab variants, more than many medium range trucks, a further demonstration of Daily’s truck style heritage.  

Operational efficiency with van versions is enhanced by optional rear door hinge arrangements that are designed to allow operators to select the arrangement according to the vehicle’s mission. With the standard 180° arrangement including 90° checked opening, carried over from current Daily, Daily 2009 offers in addition a new 270° door opening option with automatic door stops at 90°, 180° and 270° without checks straps making the doors exceedingly user friendly. Body mounting is further enhanced with the inclusion of the optional electronic expansion module that provides the essential interface with the vehicle’s CAN interface. Out-put includes power take off control, light switching, engine starting isolation and anti-theft alarm. In addition, drive-away factory fitted open top body options are available with Daily 2009 chassis cab variants. Platform widths of 2140mm for 29L to 50C models and 2300mm for 65C and 70C ECODAILY models are available and the bodies include folding steps to assist access to the body, ergonomic  vertical side and tail board opening handles and load securing fixings.

With the natural operating barrier for ‘B’ category driving licence holders, payload can be all important and to this end the spare wheel and spare wheel carrier are no longer offered as standard equipment with Daily 2009 models up to 3.5t. In its place is the tyre repair kit comprising a tyre inflation compressor, powered by the vehicle’s battery, and a sealing solution able to repair punctures permanently up to 6mm in size without further damage to the tyre. The repair kit is housed in a purpose designed case securely mounted on the cab floor adjacent to the driver’s seat. The spare wheel and carrier are optionally available for these models according to specific customer needs. For models above 3.5t, the spare wheel with carrier remains as standard equipment with the tyre repair kit optionally available.

ECODAILY Minibus version

Building on its renowned quality, Irisbus, the Iveco business unit dedicated to passenger transport, offers ECODAILY in different minibus versions.  This range combines the traditional characteristics of the Daily (reliablility, comfort, environmentally-friendly performance and manoeuvrability) with the advantages of top-level passenger features inside a light commercial vehicle. The ECODAILY minibus,ideally completes the Irisbus range for an even more sustainable passenger transport and makes ‘wellbeing on board’ a point of excellence. The large glass area ensures an internal brightness and provides outstanding outside visibility permitting passengers to be part of the surrounding environment. Internal appointment, such as functional and comfortable seats, luggage racks, air-conditioning are available providing contentment on board. Last but not least, the ample head room enables passengers to move easier in the vehicle when standing.

ECODAILY demonstrates itself to be a versatile and flexible basis for dedicated passenger transport applications. The range offers four versions, all equipped with FPT 3 l engines omologated to EEV emission level: Citis for urban applications, Recreo for school transportation, Way for intercity services and Tourys for tourism applications. As an option, all versions are accessible to passengers of reduced mobility thanks to a lifting platform for wheelchair users and dedicated space. The minibus range is available in different body lengths up to 8.50 m, with four wheelbases and offering passenger capacities from 16 to 28 seats.

Blue&Me, the intelligence of ECODAILY

The Blue&Me hands-free system resulting from an important collaboration between Fiat and Microsoft, optionally available with Daily 2009,  uses exclusive universal voice-recognition technology: regardless of who is speaking, the system does not need time to learn the voice. After pairing a Bluetooth mobile phone with the system, which only needs to done once, and by downloading the mobile ‘phone’s phonebook, phone calls can be made and received simply by speaking: all the commands can be given without taking hands off the wheel or eyes off the road.

Up to 5 different mobile phones can be paired with the system making Blue & Me ideal for business use. A number can be dialled by dictating the number, digit by digit, or simply by saying the name of the person to call, provided they are in the phone’s phonebook. Alternatively, the steering wheel controls can be used to scroll through the phone book on the display on the instrument panel.

Blue & Me Fleet, Iveco’s fleet management telematics package realised in partnership with Qualcomm Enterprise Services, a leader in integrated wireless systems and services . Integration with the vehicles CAN-BUS network and the precise GPS (Global Positioning System) provides highly accurate information to be accessed by the operator using Qualcomm’s internet based FleetVisor™ web portal. Real-time information on fuel consumption, distance travelled, road speed, engine usage and driver identity data are available as is the highly praised feature allowing remote downloading of the digital tachograph data, obviating the need for the vehicle to be physically available for this legally required procedure. Once more a safety and environmental care feature.

Services made to measure for ECODAILY

Versatility and strength are elements that differentiate not only new vehicles but also the services offered by Iveco Customer Service. Whoever travels on roads professionally knows very well and recognises how indispensable it is to be able to count on the speed of response and competence of a network of trained technicians. For this, Iveco promises the best in roadside assistance, 24 hours in 24, 365 days of the year with a single toll-free telephone number (0080048326000), available throughout Europe. Iveco makes available its network of support and intervention of technicians and professionals from more than 2300 dealers and official service centres, technically competent and able to give the maximum for every situation and occasion. Also, thanks to 100% genuine spare parts, Iveco is able to maintain the performance and reliability of ECODAILY at its peak, ensuring always the correct part without compromise, ensuring the professional vehicle always meets the needs of the transport professional. In addition, ECODAILY benefits from the benefits of the Daily Chrono Service, an opportunity to have a ‘fast track’ access to service and essential maintenance without appointment. In only one hour, normal maintenance services will be carried out with the guarantee always of the use of 10% genuine Iveco spare parts.

These design and innovative technological characteristics, comfort and safety integrate perfectly with the new accessories, available through the Iveco Shop, developed specifically for ECODAILY. A product line at the height of vehicle performance under all aspects of use, satisfying both visual and practical needs, of safety and technology.

For ECODAILY, the Iveco shop proposes two packages of products focussed on safety and comfort. 1) Comfort pack: ECOPURE: cab air filter using activated carbon to provide for pure, clean air in the driver’s cab and AVIC-F900BT: Pioneer multi-media (navigator and radio) state of the art design and compatible with all portable devices, from cell ‘phones to the iPod or DEH-2100UB: engaging radio design compatible with USB data store, enabling constant supply of personalised music, always and everywhere. 2) Safety Pack: DIABLOCK: innovative secure locking device for van doors eliminating the use of unsightly and ineffective pad locks. FLATE BLADE: window cleaner Flate Blade, able to combine innovation with style and advanced technology. SALVADAILY: parking sensors integrated aesthetically into the vehicle design allowing parking into the smallest of spaces without vehicle damage.

ECODAILY on the Internet

Iveco brings innovation also to the internet with a renewed web-site in content and functionality. The new site, www.ecodaily.iveco.com where Popeye brings the story to communication; using games and interactivity. This is translated into many new pages dedicated to the new product, other than just the normal descriptive pages, the site features interactive animations that accompany the user in discovering the new Daily product range. Also on the web site, the customer is, as is usual for Iveco, the centre of attention: one can even contact the company directly from the site in order to organise a visit to a local dealer. It will also be possible to share every single hypertext message with the major social world media in order to maximise the diffusion of the message. Gaining strength from the experience with rugbyradio, launched more than one year ago, Iveco know presents DailyRadio, that may be listened to directly on-line on www.dailyradio.iveco.com. Like other web radio stations it is reached either from the web site or by means of a special reader that can be down loaded onto a pc. Music, sport, news, useful to whoever travels, a web radio therefore focussed on professional transport people, at work at the wheel.

The best choice

The world of light commercial transport changes rapidly and the demands from the customer become ever more exacting. To the many questions come the answers proposed by Daily, rich in its long experience of over 30 years, always in continuous evolution, as demonstrated now at the launch of the Daily for 2009. The offer to customers represented by Daily is the most complete in the industry, so many variations enable a very personalised specification to be supplied, meeting every operational need, from urban parcels distribution to international light haulage, from foodstuffs to building materials, from a school bus to fare stage passenger transport, from luxury touring to hotel shuttle to camper van – all in Daily’s stride. Already sold and operated throughout the world, both sophisticated to emerging markets. Daily has stood the test of time, proof of the design concept, listening to customers and evolving to meet their needs.