Howard Tenens has added two more dedicated 26-tonne dedicated gas Scania rigids to its fleet after the “highly successful” trial of its initial two units, which joined the operation in October 2017.
All four trucks, fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG), are being analysed under the government’s Dedicated to Gas project, which forms part of the wider £20m Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial.
The original Scanias, which were the first of their type to be operated in the UK, have now travelled more than 124,000 miles to date, with zero breakdowns or faults with the gas system, according to Howard Tenens.
They have also received positive driver feedback with no difference in performance compared with diesel counterparts.
Howard Tenens expects the two new trucks, which feature updated technology to achieve greater fuel efficiency than the first models.
As per the first two vehicles, Don-Bur was selected to provide Teardrop trailer bodies, designed to improve aerodynamic flow and reduce fuel consumption.
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The dedicated gas trucks are powered solely by biomethane, which can provide a claimed reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 75% compared with diesel.
Ben Morris, executive director at Howard Tenens, said: “Howard Tenens’ aim is to be a leader in sustainable logistics and actively embrace innovation and new technologies.
"We are delighted that our trial of dedicated gas technology has been so successful to date and that we now have the confidence to add two more vehicles to the fleet."
- Howard Tenens will be speaking at next week’s TfL LoCITY roadshow (20 March) about the Dedicated to Gas trial and its experience with CNG trucks on its urban operations. You can register now for your free place.
