Reported to be the first hybrid
combination sweeper-scrubber, the
Nilfisk CS7000, is being acclaimed
for its ecological credentials. The
unit is available in three models –
LPGhybrid, diesel-hybrid & ePower
battery – and was designed to reduce
the cost of operation, labour and
maintenance, while increasing fuel
economy and runtime efficiency.

The CS7000 uses state of the art
electric drive technology, enabling
reduced emissions with the LPG and
diesel models and emission-free
indoor operation with the ePower
technology on the battery models.

The electric hybrid technology
means that the engine drives a large
alternator to generate electricity and
a 36V battery pack provides energy
storage. The hybrid system is said to
provide a fuel saving of up to 30%.