SCANIA

Company new biogas engines are greener and deliver big fuel savings

New powertrains based on Scania’s 13-litre biogas engines offer five per cent fuel savings and radical CO2-reductions without any sacrifices

Scania first hinted about its new biogas engines at last year’s IAA fair, but when the engines arrived, they came with a twist – they are now paired with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain. The combination of the new biogas engines plus the G25 gearboxes and axles from the diesel Super range work so well together that fuel savings of five per cent in long-haul have been confirmed.

“When we paired these components, it soon became obvious that we had a hit in the making,” said Ola Henriksson, Senior Product Manager for Renewable Fuels at Scania Trucks.

“Just as the Super engine benefits from the increased spread in the G25 gearbox, so do the biogas engines. When paired with the Scania Opticruise gearbox and the new axles, the biogas engines can operate very close to their ‘sweet spot’ most of the time. Put together, it results in five per cent fuel savings from this powertrain.”

The interest in biomethane fuels for trucks (such as Bio-LNG or Bio-CNG) is rapidly increasing in Europe.

Many companies and transport buyers aim to decarbonise their road transport fleets. Biomethane-based solutions are readily available via rapidly growing fuel-station networks within Europe, and the CO2-emissions can be reduced by up to 90 per cent from a well-to-wheel perspective.

“Biomethane fuels are definitely the solution for those customers who want to start a decarbonisation journey without any delay,” says Henriksson. “Our biogas engines cover a wide span of industries and applications. A 40-tonne prime mover and single trailer combination can achieve ranges of up to 1,800 km when specified with the biggest Bio-LNG tank solutions that we offer. Add the 460hp and the 2300Nm our OC13 engine offers to the equation and you have a perfect tool for European long-haul.”

Networks of biogas filling stations are expanding rapidly across Europe, driven by increased demand and by major players in the fuel industry.

The new biogas engines are based on the renowned 13-litre gas engine that Scania has offered for several years.

“There are so many obvious pros and virtually no cons at all. And the driver also enjoys significantly lower noise levels in the cab,” said Henriksson.

Australian customers keen to know more about how this technology can assist in their carbon footprint reduction programme should contact their local Scania branch.

“We are open to providing these engines to Australian customers who express an interest,” said Benjamin Nye, Director of Truck Sales for Scania Australia.

“We are always keen to assist customers who want to take a significant step towards reducing their emissions, and fuel burn, benefiting their operating costs without impacting uptime,” he said.

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