The long-distance company has opted for a fleet of alternatively-fuelled trucks
European long-distance haulage company Hegelmann Group has placed an order for 150 Iveco S-Way LNG (liquid natural gas) and 10 Iveco S-WAY CNG (compressed natural gas) tractor units. These trucks will extend its green fleet, which already operates 20 LNG-powered Iveco trucks, enabling the company to achieve significant reductions in CO2 emissions over the last few years.
“The Hegelmann Group has experienced directly in their operations how the Iveco S-Way LNG trucks provide a viable solution for sustainable transport – so much so that, after their initial 20 units, they have now significantly extended their natural gas-powered fleet with this new order,” says John Venstra, Iveco head of key accounts.
“We are proud to support their efforts towards decarbonizing transport – a commitment that we at Iveco share and has led us to pioneer natural gas technology for over 25 years.”
The Iveco S-Way LNG/CNG vehicles on order are 4×2 standard tractor units featuring an ample Active Space cab with a high roof line. They are powered by a 460hp (343kW) Cursor 13 natural gas engine that complies with the Euro VI Step E emission standards. The LNG trucks come with two 540-litre LNG tanks, fitted on each side of the vehicle, providing a total capacity of at least 390kg of liquid bio-LNG, for a range of up to 1,600 kilometres, depending on the deployment scenario.
The CNG trucks feature four gas tanks, each with a gravimetric filling volume totalling 160kg, fitted on the left and right sides, enabling a range of up to 670km. Using biomethane, this not only allows the Hegelmann Group to significantly reduce its nitrogen dioxide and soot emissions, but also its CO2 emissions by up to 95 per cent compared with a diesel truck – and can even achieve a negative carbon footprint when the biomethane is generated from animal waste, says Iveco.
In addition to the low consumption, the Hegelmann Group was impressed by the reduced noise of the natural gas engine on the Iveco S-Way LNG/CNG vehicles. The natural gas engine is up to 50 per cent quieter than comparable diesel units, says Iveco, which makes it ideal for use in restricted-traffic zones and for night-time deliveries. Another advantage is that these gas-powered Iveco vehicles can also operate in eco zones that can be exempt from night-time restrictions.
The new S-Way LNG tractor units have been equipped with a variety of custom options aimed at simplifying the day-to-day life of drivers, such as cab roof insulation, a fully automatic air conditioning system and an auxiliary heating system, a luxury driver’s seat with lumbar support and a three-level heating function. A premium refrigerator with freezer compartment, including a thermally insulated storage box, as well as two additional USB ports and a 230V power socket have also been added to each truck.
The custom equipment also includes a tyre pressure monitoring system, an axle load display and LED headlights.