LOTS Group Reduces CO2 Emissions by 27% With Gas-Powered Trucks

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Published on 28/09/2023 at 12:13

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Replacement of Diesel Vehicles Resulted in a 21% Savings in Fuel Costs

Fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, used by most means of transport, are among the main emitters of carbon dioxide. According to information from the Institute of Applied Economic Research (IPEA), the transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for about 20% of global CO₂.

Aware of its responsibility, LOTS Group, a company of the Scania group responsible for optimizing logistics operations through technology and innovation, began its energy transition to reduce the impact of climate change caused by the high concentration of carbon dioxide.

The first energy transition action by LOTS was implemented in 2021 in the fleet of the São Bernardo do Campo unit in São Paulo, replacing four diesel-powered trucks with new Scania models powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

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After the replacement, in partnership with the LOTS Group and the Green Logistics Brazil Program (PLVB), we began monitoring the data related to pollutant emissions from the trucks, and the study pointed out that, during the analyzed months, the CNG-powered vehicles reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 27% into the environment.

“Today, we have 14 gas-powered trucks in LOTS’ road operation in São Bernardo do Campo, which represents 50% of the local fleet. Our goal is to continue renewing the vehicles and soon have an operation with 100% of trucks powered by alternative fuels to diesel,” reveals the Road Operations Manager of LOTS Group, Rafael Santos.

Cost Savings

The transition from diesel-powered trucks to gas-powered vehicles stands out as a viable solution not only for contributing to environmental preservation but also for bringing economic benefits. “Natural gas, as an alternative fuel, is generally cheaper than diesel. In this case, our study showed that we achieved a 21% reduction in fuel costs after the introduction of gas-powered vehicles into our fleet,” says Rafael.

In addition to the vehicle replacement, effective management, driver training, and onboard technologies also contributed to these results. “LOTS invests in transportation technology; we have sensors and modules that monitor driver behavior to improve driver performance, as well as various training programs that result in more efficient and safer driving, reduced vehicle wear, and thus, lower fuel consumption and emissions of polluting gases,” explains the Road Operations Manager.

About LOTS Group

Founded in 2016 in Sweden, LOTS Group was established with the mission of optimizing logistics flows through technology and innovation. Since 2018 in Latin America, the company offers logistics solutions to better analyze flows, identify bottlenecks, and improve deviations. Focused on four sectors: agribusiness, mining, forestry, and road transport, LOTS works to truly enhance delivery quality with innovative implementations, aiming for the arrival of hyper-technological vehicles in logistics operations that occur in confined environments and with less human interaction.

LOTS Group Reduces CO2 Emissions by 27% With Gas-Powered Trucks

Replacement of Diesel Vehicles Resulted in a 21% Savings in Fuel Costs

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