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As An Option For Reducing Pollutant Emissions, Iveco Plans Production Of Gas Trucks In Brazil

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 05/10/2021 at 11:26
veículo – investimento – Iveco
Caminhão a gás da Iveco/ Fonte: Blog do Caminhoneiro
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Recently, Iveco Received the Green Light from Headquarters to Start New Tests with Gas-Powered Trucks in Brazil

Iveco, a manufacturer of heavy vehicles, trucks, buses, and light utilities, is investing in gas-powered trucks. The company emphasizes that there are already about 36,000 trucks with this technology operating worldwide. A significant portion is in Europe. However, the Italian brand is also betting on markets such as Chile and Argentina. According to the newspaper Estadão, the manufacturer does not confirm the information, but all indications are that production will start soon. Also read this news: Transport Company Invests R$ 100 Million and Purchases 124 Gas Trucks from Scania

Gas Truck Tests in Brazil

In Brazil, Iveco is celebrating strong sales results. Therefore, there is high anticipation for the launch of gas trucks in the country. According to the company, the new option is already in testing. However, the company has not revealed details about the models. According to Iveco’s leader for South America, Márcio Querichelli, there are already interested parties in the new truck. But the brand opted to launch the innovation in neighboring countries due to better-developed infrastructure.

“We plan to roll out our entire portfolio of vehicles that we have in Europe,” says Querichelli. According to him, the models will be adapted for the Brazilian market. The launch depends on infrastructure and incentives.

It is important to remember that gas trucks are more expensive than diesel ones. For instance, in the Brazilian market, where the only option of this type is from Scania, prices are about 30% higher. This is compared to equivalent models with diesel engines.

Iveco Has a Large Market in Europe

According to information released by Estadão, in Spain, the transport company ESP Solutions has also chosen Iveco’s gas trucks. By doing so, it will reduce emission levels from its operations. The company has acquired 300 units of the S-Way Natural Power truck. This is the largest deal of its kind involving a Spanish company. According to the company, the purchase represents 30% of its fleet. By 2022, half of the company’s trucks, which transport food and medicines throughout Europe, will be powered by gas.

According to the company, this number will jump to 80% by 2027. With the new trucks, the company aims to eliminate 2,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually. This is equivalent to planting 279,000 trees.

Also Check This News: Scania Sells Gas Trucks to TransMaroni, Which Has the Largest Fleet of This Model, Alternative to Diesel

Scania has just announced the sale of 39 gas trucks to TransMaroni. TransMaroni now has 50 gas-powered trucks (natural and/or biomethane) from Scania and makes history in national transport with the largest fleet ever acquired of this alternative solution to diesel. With this deal, Scania reaches the mark of 150 gas trucks sold in Brazil.

The transport company initiates a new positioning that prioritizes sustainability, concluding an investment cycle of R$ 50 million in various initiatives in this field, not just related to this purchase. Scania, which leads the transition to a more sustainable transport system, has reached the milestone of 150 trucks with this technology since sales began in October 2019.

TransMaroni acquired the first 11 units from Scania in October 2020. With the product’s performance and the visibility generated by new deals, the company decided to purchase other smaller batches, adding another 39 units ordered. In total, the company has reached a historic volume of 50 gas trucks.

Roberta Souza

Autora no portal Click Petróleo e Gás desde 2019, responsável pela publicação de mais de 8.000 matérias que somam milhões de acessos, unindo técnica, clareza e engajamento para informar e conectar leitores. Engenheira de Petróleo e pós-graduada em Comissionamento de Unidades Industriais, também trago experiência prática e vivência no setor do agronegócio, o que amplia minha visão e versatilidade na produção de conteúdo especializado. Desenvolvo pautas, divulgo oportunidades de emprego e crio materiais publicitários direcionados para o público do setor. Para sugestões de pauta, divulgação de vagas ou propostas de publicidade, entre em contato pelo e-mail: santizatagpc@gmail.com. Não recebemos currículos

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