Scania displayed CNG trucks and biogas production systems at its booth as a clear bet on this technology growing against Diesel in Brazil. At FENATRAN, the 22nd International Road Cargo Transport Trade Show, it sold its first regular production R 410 fueled by CNG to RN Logistics. The truck will operate at the São Paulo – Rio de Janeiro route.
Scania Pushes First CNG Truck at FENATRAN
Scania displayed CNG trucks and biogas production systems at its booth as a clear bet on this technology growing against Diesel in Brazil. At the show, it sold its first regular production R 410 fueled by CNG to RN Logistics. The truck will operate at the São Paulo – Rio de Janeiro route.
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PSR Analysis: Scania is working to be recognized as lead source of CNG gas in Brazil. The growing availability and development of infrastructure for distribution will make CNG an important source for commercial vehicle in Brazil, due to competitive TCO and emissions reduction that allow to supply urban buses within emissions limits and meet long term targets for complete OEM fleet.
ANP Begins HVO Standards Definition in Brazil
The national agency for oil began discussions Oct. 16 with associations and key stakeholders to set standards for HVO production and sales. This is an important step to make feasible the introduction of this renewable fuel, since there are already investments on US$ 800 million to produce it.
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PSR Analysis: The lack of standards is the main bottleneck for large scale production of this fuel. This is a clean option to replace Biodiesel, that produces grease and other issues that limit the proportion in Diesel mix. HVO can be used to 100% replace Diesel, with no impact on engine life, no emissions and 90% CO2 emission reduction. The agribusiness stakeholders in South America will find HVO to be a better way to increase the demand on grains without the limitations of Biodiesel.
Electric Axles Boom at FENATRAN
Dana, Meritor and Suspensys displayed Electric Axles at FENATRAN and drew lots attention from attendees. Some of the solutions can replace traditional axles with no additional adjustments in the axle envelope, allowing electric propulsion for existing designs and vehicles.
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PSR Analysis: The solution allows OEMs to use electric propulsion in existing designs with less development cost, and it allows truck owners to retrofit Diesel powered vehicles for electric propulsion. When a new design is preferred for better overall results, these needs now can be met in low volumes or niche markets and retrofitting applications. PSR
