Volvo has introduced what it calls the first LNG-powered heavy-duty truck offering a viable alternative for heavy regional and long-haul operations in Finland.
The Volvo FH LNG is an alternative to diesel engines for long-haul applications, including for towing full trailers. LNG is becoming a more common fuel for heavy-duty vehicles on Finland’s roads as the country works towards a carbon-neutral future.
“The tank-to-wheel carbon dioxide emissions of the new Volvo FH LNG truck are at least 20% lower than those from fossil fuel use. The demand for the new model has been a positive surprise, and the first orders have already been submitted to the factory,” said Vesa Soppi, Volvo business solutions manager.
Refuelling station
Finland’s first Volvo FH LNG truck was refuelled for the first time at Gasum’s Turku gas filling station.
LNG-fuelled vehicles can be refuelled at Gasum’s LNG filling stations, of which there are currently four in Finland in Helsinki, Vantaa, Turku and Jyväskylä.
Gasum said is committed to the development of a low-emission road fuel gas market and subsequently, several new stations will be added to the Gasum gas filling station network this year including locations in Kuopio, Lahti, Oulu and Seinäjoki.
The purpose of the gas filling station network expansion is to respond to the growing demand for LNG to fuel heavy-duty fleets seen throughout the Nordic countries.
According to the Vehicular and Driver Data Register, there are more than 4,600 gas-fuelled vehicles in use in Finland. The number increased by around 1,000 over the first quarter of 2018.
