EU plans ?8 million LNG truck trial, Volvo to supply 200 trucks

摘要

Volvo hopes to make LNG easier to use in the transportation sector, irishtrucker.com reported March 6. To speed the process, the European Commission is currently setting up an ?8 million (US$10.5 million) project for a large-scale trial of LNG corridors. "It is a clear trend in meeting [our] energy needs," the director of public affairs at Volvo Trucks, Lennart Pilskog, said. The technology for driving on LNG is proven, said Manuel Lage, the general manager of NGVA Europe. "We feel it is the perfect solution for long-distance transport needs," said the general manager. "The challenge," however, "is that this has to be coordinated between various parties," said Pilskog. "Right now the focus is on locating large customers who are willing to test and build up specific routes. Interest among smaller customers will grow when they see that it works and when they appreciate the economic benefits. But [it] will take a few years."