Iveco has launched its first gas powered 6×2 truck for 44-tonne operation.
The Stralis NP 460 three-axle unit is powered by liquid natural gas (LNG) and was recently unveiled at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) – one of Europe’s largest liquefied gas filling stations.
The LNG tanks are mounted either side of the chassis and provide a range of around 750km.
The truck is geared towards ‘same-day out and back’ operations with gas companies keen to support businesses in establishing on-site refuelling stations in the UK.
The new vehicle joins Iveco’s growing gas-powered line-up from 3.5 to 44-tonnes.
This includes the existing 4×2 Stralis NP range of which there are 25 already in operation in the UK and more than 1000 across Europe with 400hp and 460hp engines.
The range was named ‘Low Carbon Truck of the Year’ at the Commercial Fleet Awards 2017.
Iveco UK and Ireland business director Stuart Webster says natural gas is set to become mainstream in the UK.
“What began as a niche fuel now offers fleets the widest range of opportunities for the future and we’re absolutely committed to helping operators begin the technology transfer from diesel to gas.
“Bringing this new vehicle to market is the culmination of our more than 20 years development of natural gas technology – packaged into a 6×2 tractor which can deliver a true competitive advantage for UK fleets on both regional and long-distance missions,” Webster says.
Iveco has pioneered natural gas vehicles for more than 20 years and supports more than 25,000 natural gas vehicles already delivered into service across Europe.
