Volvo Truck introduces the LNG truck segment in India- The first step towards the 2040 carbon neutrality target.
Volvo claims its LNG truck assures 15-20% better fuel efficiency than another LNG truck with a spark plug ignited engine.
On the performance, driveability, and productivity parameters, The FM420 LNG has a 225 Kg cryogenic tank for LNG and a 170-litre diesel tank.
LNG-powered trucks offer far longer intervals between fuel refilling. The FM420 LNG truck can travel up to 1000 km in a tankful.
The fuel refilling ratio between diesel and LNG trucks can be 10:1. That's why other OEMs like Tata Motors, and Ashok Leyland are rolling out LNG trucks.
The FM420 LNG truck emits 20% less CO2 compared to similar diesel trucks. It can eliminate CO2 emissions entirely by using BioLNG.
The FM420 LNG is 40-50% more expensive than a diesel Volvo of the same tonnage as it is imported through the completely built unit.