The truck manufacturer, which has been operating in Argentina since 1969, launched the Natural Power range, the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) heavy duty OEM vehicles in Argentina.
Last week, during the biggest national exhibition dedicated to the Agro-Industry, it introduced the Daily Blue Power and the Stralis CNG to the local market. It also presented the project for the local manufacture of the Tector 160E21 in the last quarter of the year.
The latest generation of the Natural Power range has the highest technology, design and performance equivalent to its diesel version, with a savings of 33% in the cost of fuel in relation to them. "The introduction of the Natural Power range to the Argentine market responds mainly to a change of the energy matrix in the commercial vehicles of the country, and also as a means of offering our customers a more profitable solution for their operation. On the other hand, it is a sign of the brand's interest in reducing the carbon footprint in the environment, "said Sebastián Rodríguez Macías, Commercial Director of IVECO Argentina, adding:" With a 15% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 76% less particles, compared with diesel fuel, IVECO vehicles maintain the power and robustness that characterizes them ". "IVECO's CNG circulating park in Europe exceeds 30,000 vehicles, which carry out their work in both urban and long-haul transport. We want to lead the way for Argentina to move towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transport, concluded the executive. The vehicle, conceived to operate with CNG technology, has an extension in the life of the engine, adding great operating elasticity with steady accelerations and no detonations. The oil that lubricates the power plant is less polluted, thus increasing the intervals between oil changes. In addition, it does not form sediments keeping the spark plugs clean, does not wash the cylinder walls of the engine and allows a better and effective lubrication, which results in a lower cost of maintenance.
"After the milestone of the introduction of the Daily Hi-Matic, we are innovating again in the Natural Power range, now with the incorporation of CNG technology. Our vision is to continue on the path to arrive, in the not too distant future, to offer the complete line of our vehicles propelled with clean energy. " "We feel very proud to bring high technology to the country. Our Brand has an experience of more than 20 years in the European market, and also a global recognition after having been rewarded in multiple opportunities” said Francisco Spasaro, Marketing Manager of IVECO Argentina.