Iveco informed it has recently teamed up with SMET, a European logistics company, to trial the integration of two green solutions, with an 18-metre-long articulated combination driven by an LNG-powered Stralis.
The results exceeded expectations: the 18-metre/LNG solution delivered significant advantages compared with the traditional diesel offer, both in terms of the total cost of ownership and environmental impact, the company said in a statement.
Working in conjunction with SMET, Iveco had the opportunity to conduct a field-trial – on real missions – to evaluate the reduction in the average cost per unit for goods transported. Together, the two companies tested the compatibility of 18-metre-long articulated trucks on the road infrastructure and their parking manoeuvrability; the trial also highlighted the reduction in fuel consumption per unit for transported goods and, consequently, in CO2 emissions.
The Progetto Diciotto was launched by the ANFIA (Italian Automotive Industry Association) in Italy to test the impact on transport efficiency of increasing the length of articulated trucks to 18 metres from the current standard length of 16.5 metres.
Similar experiments are also underway in other European countries including the Czech Republic, Germany and the UK.