Alternative drives
Gebrüder Weiss puts two LNG trucks into operation
The Salzburg branch of Gebrüder Weiss is putting two gas-powered trucks into operation. In future, these will be used on the route between Löhne (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the city of Mozart. The LNG-powered vehicles are expected to save around 53 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
"We are striving to further minimize pollutant emissions. By using gas-powered vehicles, we are now taking a further step towards environmentally friendly transportation," says Michael Thomsen, branch manager in Salzburg.
Better air quality thanks to high energy density
The two trucks are powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas). The "liquefied natural gas" has a very high energy density and ensures better air quality. Compared to conventional diesel, emissions of nitrogen oxide are reduced by 70 percent, those of methane-free hydrocarbons by 90 percent and those of soot particles by 99 percent.
Expansion of LNG filling stations
Gas-powered trucks have a range of up to 1,600 kilometers. However, there are still large gaps in the filling station network for LNG-powered vehicles. The responsible European authorities have now recognized the advantages of natural gas and are supporting the expansion of the gas supply network. By 2025, there should be an LNG filling station every 400 kilometers. "The refueling options are indeed still limited. But our route is well connected in comparison, we can refuel near Kassel and in Upper Austria," says Erich Parth, the responsible area manager in Salzburg.
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