On World Environment Day, IVECO welcomed the German Federal Council’s (Bundesrat) final decision to extend the motorway toll exemption for Compressed and Liquefied Natural Gas (CNG and LNG) heavy-duty trucks over 7.5 tonnes until December 31st, 2023. This is a further important step towards achieving climate targets, which supports the more widespread use of the mature alternative traction technology available today for heavy goods traffic. The toll exemption provides freight forwarders with additional financial advantages and improved return on their investment, which will be particularly welcome in the current difficult times. It is also an important lever to reduce the transport industry’s carbon footprint.
Thomas Hilse, IVECO Brand President, stated: “We at IVECO are really happy to welcome the German Federal Council’s final decision, which comes with perfect timing on this year’s World Environment Day. This means a clear recognition of the environmental benefits of this technology on the path towards zero emissions. The LNG infrastructure is growing. Together with the expanding distribution network and the existing government subsidies supporting this fuel, this extension will give our customers a clear signal that the transition to LNG transport is unstoppable”.
With this extension, the natural gas-powered IVECO S-WAY NP will continue to travel toll-free in Germany for a further three years. With IVECO S-WAY NP, which is available in CNG and LNG versions, freight forwarders will benefit not only from the toll exemption until December 31, 2023 and the significantly lower fuel costs, but also from subsidies for new purchases until the end of 2020.
The IVECO S-WAY NP also raises the bar in sustainability: natural gas is not only much quieter, but also far more environmentally friendly than an equivalent diesel engine. Compared to a diesel truck, the NO2 and particulate matter emissions are significantly lower. Very importantly, it opens the way to decarbonization for logistics operators: with bio-methane it is possible to achieve the almost complete abatement of CO2 emissions, creating a virtuous circle of economical and eco-friendly self-sufficiency – a shining example of circular economy. IVECO’s bio-LNG heavy-duty trucks provide the answer today, with the performance, range and low TCO that transporters need to operate their green fleets efficiently and profitably.
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