Tests by TNO under representative conditions for long-distance transport in the Netherlands show that the CO2 emissions from the exhaust of the Volvo FH LNG truck are almost 20% lower than those of the Euro 6 diesel trucks tested by TNO. The saving is maximized when deployed on the highway, rendering a 23% reduction in CO2.
In the context of the 'Sample check program for trucks and buses' for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, TNO conducted practical emission tests on various long-distance trucks with a Euro 6 diesel engine and alternatives, including the latest Volvo FH LNG . The purpose of the tests was to determine the level of harmful emissions and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Volvo FH LNG resulted in a CO2 reduction of 23% when driving on the highway compared to fossil diesel trucks tested under comparable conditions.
“The fact that our LNG solution performs well on long-distance routes confirms what we tell our customers. The Volvo LNG trucks not only meet the high requirements in terms of performance, fuel consumption and action radius, but also offer an alternative that delivers lower greenhouse gas emissions, as now also proven by TNO. Our customers need this combination for regional and international transport, "explains Jan Schouten, Product Manager at Volvo Trucks Netherlands.
At the end of 2017, Volvo Trucks introduced its new Volvo FH LNG and Volvo FM LNG. The trucks are available with 420 or 460 hp for heavy regional and international transport: a segment for which electric driving does not yet appear to be a feasible option.
“Electric driving on long-distance routes is not yet feasible. Not only is the charging infrastructure not ready, the radius of action of an electric truck is too limited for the long haul, and batteries now weigh too much to be able to transport enough cargo to be profitable." "The TNO report now underlines that the reduction in CO2 emissions that we indicate does not appear to be an empty promise,” concluded Jan Schouten.
Source: Volvo Netherlands