SCANIA introduces gas-powered truck

Thanks to the similar characteristics of a diesel engine of the same size, but with an increased capacity for Greek transport and months, SCANIA introduces the gas-powered truck.v It ensures a maximum range of 1,100 km with the LNG tank. The revolutionary Euro 6 gas-powered engine with a power of 410 hp, the 13-liter engine, can be used for transport intended for long distances and construction sites. Its performance can be compared with that of the diesel engine of the same size. The new SCANIA engine is successfully added to sustainable transport solutions while offering CO2 reductions between 15-90%.  In Europe, there is considerable interest in long-distance transport solutions with the gas supply. This engine meets these needs along with all the economic benefits offered by the gas supply, in conclusion, there are no disadvantages. With the help of LNG, a semi-trailer of maximum 40t runs around 1,100 km without the need for refueling. With two LNG tanks on rigid trucks, it is possible to run up to a maximum of 1,600 km. The new SCANIA engine offers 410 cm and 2,000 Nm from 1,100 to 1,400 pm.

So far the vast majority of gas engines have been either too weak or have insufficient autonomy to be used for heavy transport over long distances, but SCANIA has managed to solve these problems, says Johan Mühlbach, Product Gas Manager, Scania Trucks. This engine marks the beginning of the use of alternative fuel solutions on the new generation of SCANIA trucks. Due to the increased availability, improved infrastructure, and good profitability for carriers, there is an increased interest for all vehicles operating on biogas, or natural gas, in countries such as Italy and France. Natural gas ensures a reduction in CO2, which is why sustainability issues are just as important. The OC13 engine is based on stoichiometric combustion, which means the complete burning of both fuel and oxygen. Like the gasoline engine, the combustion is initiated by the spark plugs, and the air-fuel mixture takes place at the entrance to the clinkers. It is well known that an important aspect of using a gas-powered vehicle is its tanks. Both LNG (liquefied natural gas) and CNG (compressed natural gas) tanks can be ordered directly from SCANIA. In terms of combustion, there is absolutely no difference between LNG and CNG, but there are some significant differences in operation. The maximum autonomy is dependent on the way the truck is operated and the driving style that each driver approaches, respectively on the difficulty of the road. Gas-powered engines operate according to Otto principle (with pre-mixing of fuel and spark plugs) and have shorter service intervals than diesel engines. These engines represent an obvious improvement over those fueled by the previous generation, which had a service range of 30,000 km. The new ones have a service interval of 45,000 km, both for spark plugs and oil change (in normal use).