These trucks have been tested on public roads for the first time. To make it extra-challenging, the tests have been conducted above the Arctic Circle in the north of Sweden – in an extremely cold climate. The vehicles will be available in the second half of this decade. Tests with haulers will start a few years before the commercial launch.
Amid increases in gasoline, natural gas continues to position itself as the cheapest alternative. So far in 2023, the purchase of CNG dedicated vehicles has increased by 12% compared to the same period of the previous year. There are currently several fleets of corporate vehicles that run on CNG in Cartagena, including Mercado Libre, Bimbo and Aguas de Cartagena.
The California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership collaborated with Cummins to host a media event showcasing the Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine in a Class 8 truck chassis for the first time in North America. Cummins anticipates that starting in 2024, fleets will have the opportunity to order factory-built Class 8 trucks with the X15N engine.
