Scania launches Euro 6 ethanol truck: Video
The European company sees "a bright future" for alternative fuelsWith more than 30 years of experience producing vehicles designed to use ethanol, Scania has now launched its latest Euro 6 ethanol engine for trucks.
The first order has been placed by a Danish international dairy corporation that annually produces more than 13 billion litres of milk. The 17 new ethanol-powered Scania dairy delivery trucks will operate in the Greater Stockholm area.
A recent three-year study by the city of Stockholm has verified that ethanol has the potential of reducing carbon emissions by up to 90 per cent in heavy vehicle deliveries. With a fleet of Euro 5 ethanol trucks, the Stockholm transport company Kyl- och Frysexpressen confirmed that level of CO2 reduction. Additionally, the company reported problem-free operations no different from a fleet of traditional diesel-powered trucks.
Scania says it has noted an increasing interest in the use of ethanol for heavy vehicles, including buses. India and South Africa are two countries currently examining the possibilities of large-scale introduction.
In the interview here, Daniel Milione, Product Manager for Alternative Fuels at Scania, outlines what he sees as a bright future for ethanol.
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