FPT Industrial and Blue Energy Motors have signed an agreement to introduce the first LNG trucks powered by FPT 6.7-liter engines on Indian roads by the end of 2022. This is the first step in a potential long-term partnership to leverage the specific characteristics of India’s commercial transport market.
India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer announced the ecomet STAR 1115 CNG truck in 11.44-ton GVW category. It is powered by 144 HP turbocharged engine which delivers a superior pick up and km-kg performance. With this product, Ashok Leyland strengthened its ICV CNG portfolio in the 11-ton segment.
Scania México wants to work on the environmental impact of the vehicles they market. Its commitment is to use fuels that are eco-friendly while reaching its closest goal: electrification. That is why they presented an LNG-powered tractor in the country, the Scania G410 LNG. Énestas has already acquired the first vehicles with this technology.
Transporte CDC expanded its fleet with brand-new Scania trucks, four of which are CNG-powered. The decision was made with the aim of increasing the sustainability and efficiency of daily operation. The company makes trips with refrigerated and parcels trucks on routes to Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, as well as national traffic routes on the NOA Route and Cuyo.
In the second half of this decade, Volvo Trucks plans to add a new CO2-neutral option to its product portfolio – fuel cell trucks powered by hydrogen. It has already started to test vehicles with this technology. Customer pilots will start in a few years from now and commercialization is planned for the latter part of this decade.
IVECO BUS extends its offering for urban transport with a new-generation hybrid technology for its URBANWAY and CREALIS ranges which delivers a significant reduction in energy costs and CO2 emissions compared to previous generations. The complete range of low-floor city buses is available in Natural Gas and XTL renewable fuel versions.
The company presented its new range of trucks, called URBATEK, specially designed for urban applications at TECMA in Madrid. The new vehicles are now available in a range of eco-friendly propulsions ranging from natural gas engines or hybrid systems, to fully electric plug-in units.
Consip has awarded the framework agreement for the supply of natural gas buses for central/local governments and public transport companies. The winners were Scania (Italscania), Industria Italiana Autobus (IAA), Iveco and Otokar. The initiative will make available more than 800 vehicles powered by CNG and about 200 powered by LNG. Consip (the central purchasing department…
