Linde Canada Inc, the large industrial gas distributor, has entered into a one-time pilot program with Volvo North America to operate five LNG powered trucks. I was a little surprised to see that the truck model they will be using is the European built Volvo FH 460, a standard LNG powered vehicle, but perhaps built to Canadian (North American) standards. The five tractors arrived in Halifax by ship last week.
The trucks are rated for 60 tonnes GCW with up to 500 hp and a 1,000 km range. The high-pressure direct injection LNG system is reported to provide performance similar to conventional diesels, but the use of LNG reduces CO2 emissions considerably.
Expect to see these on the road somewhere near where they can refuel.
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