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The objective of the Compagas project is to prove the efficiency of natural gas as a fuel for buses
Compagas, in partnership with Scania and the Municipality of Ponta Grossa (PR), started an innovative demonstration with a bus that runs 100% on natural gas. This initiative is part of a project that aims to promote more sustainable urban mobility in the main cities of Paraná. The goal is certify efficiency indicators, especially the reduction of pollutants in vehicle use, contributing to sustainability goals in Paraná.
According to Petronotícias, Mayor Elizabeth Silveira Schmidt highlights the importance of the project for the city and thanks Compagas and Scania for the opportunity to test this more sustainable technology, which benefits both the environment and citizens.
Gas bus tests had positive results
This action in Ponta Grossa is the fourth carried out in 2023 by the project coordinated by Compagas and Scania. The first demonstrations took place in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, with the Government of Paraná, and in the capital, with the Municipality of Curitiba, between March and May. Already in June, the same vehicle ran in Londrina (PR), fueled 100% with biomethane, in a real historical operation in Brazil. In the three locations, the viability of using gas buses on complex and extensive lines was proven, guaranteeing autonomy and significantly reducing pollutant emissions.
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The CEO of Compagas, Rafael Lamastra Júnior, emphasizes the positive results obtained during the first tests, demonstrating the efficiency of the gas vehicle compared to diesel. In Curitiba, the competitiveness of CNG (Natural Gas Vehicle) enabled a reduction of operating costs by around 10% and a reduction of 20% in pollutant emissions. Lamastra points out that these results were obtained with only one bus on the route, indicating that a concentrated operation with more vehicles can bring even more advantages to the local economy.
Benefits that Compagas can bring to the city and the environment with gas buses
The model manufactured by Scania, padron K 280, with 14 meters in length and capacity for 86 passengers, is equipped with an elevator for accessibility and internal space for wheelchair users. your engine is powered 100% by gas and biomethane, representing a sustainable and environment-friendly alternative compared to diesel models.
Celso Mendonça, Sales Manager for Mobility Solutions at Scania Commercial Operations Brazil, emphasizes the importance of explore other energy sources to diversify the transport matrix and make it less dependent on diesel, contributing to a more sustainable future.
The natural gas-powered bus project in Ponta Grossa demonstrates the benefits of sustainable urban mobility and is an important step towards cleaner and more efficient transport in Paraná's cities. Investing in more sustainable technologies is a way to guarantee a better future for the next generations and for the environment. The pioneering initiative by Compagás and Scania shows that it is possible to unite innovation, efficiency and environmental responsibility to create a more sustainable and planet-friendly transport system.
