Gas-powered for your business and the climate Looking for a regional or a long haul transport solution that’s good for your business and better for the climate? Look no further. We took the best of our diesel engine technology and made heavy trucks that run on LNG – our gas-powered Volvo FH LNG and Volvo FM LNG. They deliver the same performance as our diesel-powered trucks and can be tailored for demanding assignments as well as the less demanding. Yet with a much smaller CO 2 footprint and the potential to reduce your operating costs. Check out the top five reasons to choose a Volvo gas-powered truck. 12 A competitive advantage The transport industry faces increasing demands from customers to reduce their emissions. A Volvo gas-powered truck gives you a competitive advantage and an opportunity to secure contracts for future business where a smaller footprint is required. State of the art solution The gas-powered engine is based on our engine technology. It offers efficiency and performance in line with the 13-litre diesel engine – but with 20% less CO₂ emissions * . 3 Climate neutral potential Our Volvo gas- powered trucks offer an immediate 20% reduction of CO₂ emissions * , compared with diesel-powered trucks. They are versatile too – when running on bio-LNG (biogas), a reduction of 100% * CO₂ is possible. 45 Lower operating cost Volvo’s gas-powered trucks offer an excellent opportunity to reduce fuel cost since the average EU LNG fuel price is lower than diesel. The Volvo LNG trucks have the best-in- class fuel consumption thanks to the unique diesel cycle engine. Services that match Volvo Trucks Services will simplify your daily life. Maximise your uptime through Volvo Service Contracts. Via our digital interface Volvo Connect, you can find the nearest LNG fuel station and LNG vehicle certified workshop. You can e asily follow up your daily consumption of gas and diesel and even the emissions via the Volvo Connect service - Fuel & Environment. Volvo FH LNG or Volvo FM LNG 420 hp/2100 Nm • 460 hp/2300 Nm • Euro 6 I-Shift • Tractor or rigid • 4×2, 6×2 or 6×4 Operating range up to 1000 km ** * This covers the emissions from the vehicle during long haul driving, the so-called “tank to wheel”, biogas together with HVO, compared to a truck using European standard diesel. ** Actual fuel economy and range for LNG trucks may vary depending on many factors i.e. driving speed, use of cruise control, vehicle specification, vehicle load, actual topography, the driver’s driving experience, vehicle maintenance, weather conditions, fuel station LNG pressure and temperature status.
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