10 Cng Fuelled Iveco S Way Np 460 For Romac Logistics

National Distribution And Warehousing Specialists Romac Logistics Has Become One Of The Very First Operators In The Uk To Press The New Iveco S Way Natural Power Into Service. Joining A Fleet Of 220 Trucks Are 10 New 4x2 Iveco S Way As440 S46 Tp Np Cng Tractors. A Further Order That Will Double This Is Currently Being Finalised. These Are The Latest In Iveco's Line Up Of Natural Gas Powered Heavy Trucks Employing The 12.9 Litre Natural Power Cursor 13 Engine At 460hp With A Healthy 2000 Nm Of Torque Between 1100 And 1600rpm. Putting That Power To The Ground Is The Smooth And Well Respected 12 Speed Hi Tronix Automated Gearbox With A Zf Retarder Providing Plenty Of Low Maintenance Stopping Power Without Having To Rely On The Service Brakes. Ordered The Iveco S Way Np To Operate Across A Number Of Contracts One Running Store Replenishment For A National Supermarket Chain And The Other On Trunking Functions Between Major Regional Delivery Centres (Rd Cs) For A Global E Commerce Business. Currently Five Of The Gas Trucks Will Be Based Out Of Romac's Middleton Headquarters Near Manchester While The Others Work From Its Wednesbury Depot In The West Midlands. Green Credentials Are Becoming An Increasingly Prevalent Benchmark For Businesses Looking For A Logistics Affiliate And While Natural Gas Brings Huge Reductions To Carbon Footprints It Is Beneficial Commercially Too. In Support Of The Mission To Rapidly Decarbonise The Uk's Transport Sector Fuel Duty On Alternative Fuels Such As Compressed Or Liquified Natural Gas Are Locked At 50% That Of Diesel Until 2032. "Not Only Is There The Important Co2 Benefit But There's A Cost Advantage To Gas Fuelling So We Intend To Get These Running As Efficiently As Possible Utilising Them On Double Shifts Over A 24hr Period" Commented Andy Newnes Romac's Commercial Director. "Cng Is Something That We Wanted To Tap Into As Part Of Our Sustainability Agenda And That Seems To Resonate As A Number Of Interested Parties Have Approached Us Since We Began Shouting About The Gas Trucks." Running On Radial Work Means That The Vehicles Can Be Refuelled In Shift As They Return To Base For Reloading Or Trailer Swaps. Romac Has Partnered With Cng Fuels For This And Will Utilise Its 100% Renewable Biomethane Supplies From Warrington And Erdington. It Is Anticipated That The Trucks Will Each Cover Around 160000kms Per Year Upon Which A Reduction In Co2 Emissions Of 125 Tonnes Per Vehicle Per Year Has Been Calculated. "Cng Fuels Is Delighted To Be Working With Romac Logistics And Supporting Them With Their Rollout Of Bio Cng Trucks" Added Peter Eaton Sales &Amp; Business Director At Cng Fuels. "These Vehicles Will Be Running On Our 100% Renewable And Sustainable Biomethane Fuel Helping Romac And Their Clients Achieve More Than An 85% Reduction In Ghg Emissions. Our Network Of Bio Cng Stations Is Rapidly Developing Across The Uk Allowing Companies Like Romac To Make The Switch To Renewable Fuels Nationwide." Supplied By South West Truck &Amp; Van In Avonmouth On A 5 Year Iveco Capital Operating Lease The Trucks Will Utilise Innovative Iveco On Connectivity Features To Support A Favourable Total Cost Of Ownership (Tco). Covering All But Tyres The Smart 3 Xl Repair &Amp; Maintenance Package Means That Romac Can Adjust Its Maintenance Planning According To The Trucks' Usages And Can Be Forewarned Of Any Impending Requirements Via A Direct Connection To The Iveco Control Room. Another Benefit Of This Is That A Driver Can Initiate Any Software Updates If And When Needed Via The Infotainment System. "The Introduction Of The Cng Trucks Has Been Straightforward" Added Andy Newnes. "We Carried Out Some Simple Driver Training Purely From A Refuelling Point Of View But Everything Else Runs The Same As A Diesel Unit Which Really Has Just Allowed The Drivers To Jump In And Go. Driver Feedback Has All Been Positive So Far As The Refuelling Is Swift And Naturally It's Physically Much Cleaner Too. Far More Pleasant. This Is Our First Foray Into Iveco Product But With The Support Of Swtv It's Been A Strong First Impression So Far And We Look Forward To Developing That Relationship Moving Forward." The Iveco S Way Makes Use Of An Exceptionally Streamlined Body To Enhance Fuel Economy Over Its Predecessor By Up To 4%. This Up To 12% Lower Drag Coefficient Design Is Complemented Here In White With Romac's Striking Orange Livery. Internally The Cabs Are Fitted With An Independent Cab Heater 7" Touchscreen Infotainment System With Dab Radio Bluetooth Audio And Phone Connectivity Smartphone Mirroring Capability And Truck Specific Tom Tom Live Satellite Navigation. Being The Largest As Cab It Offers A Class Leading 2.15m Standing Height. This Combined With A 3 Piece Folding Bunk With Flip Down Central Table And Cool Box Offers Outstanding Comfort To Romac's Drivers During Driving Breaks. Commenting On The Delivery Iveco Uk's Heavy Business Line Director Gareth Lumsdaine Said "I'm Very Pleased To See That The Introduction Of The New Iveco S Way Natural Power To The Uk Market Is Already Making Such A Positive Impact. We At Iveco Are Very Proud To Lead On The Road To Decarbonising Transport And It's Terrific To Witness Our Latest Offerings Drawing New Operators Into The Fold." Natural Gas Is Currently The Only Viable Means Of Reducing Carbon Emissions From Transport In The Here And Now. Iveco Have Been Pioneering In This Area For Over Twenty Years With The Iveco S Way Utilising Great Design Exceptional Tco Connectivity And Driver Appeal To Spearhead The Movement. Ideal For Night Time Deliveries 'Silent Mode' Emits Just 71d B While Whatever Time Of Day Reductions Of Up To 90% No2 99% Particulate Matter And 95% Co2 Are Possible When Run On Biomethane Fuel. Iveco S Way Np Is Available As A Rigid Truck Or Tractor Unit With Two Fpt Industrial Cursor Power Units. Ranging From 340 To 460hp And Running On Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) Liquified Natural Gas (Lng) Or A Combination Of The Two There's Natural Power For Any Mission. Iveco Currently Offer The Only 100% Lng 6x2 Tractor On The Market With Zero Diesel Or Ad Blue Requirements.

Daf Is Starting The Future With An Entirely New Line Up Of Trucks

Daf Sets A New Standard With An Entirely New Line Up Of Trucks. The New Xf Xg And Xg+ Offer The Highest Quality 10% Improved Fuel Efficiency A Full Suite Of Passive And Active Safety Features And The Next Level Of Luxury In Truck Design. The New Generation Daf Begins Production In October. Daf Is The First Manufacturer To Create A Truck Line Up That Takes Advantage Of The New European Masses And Dimensions Regulations. Class Leading Quality Efficiency Safety And Driver Comfort Come Together In The Game Changing New Generation Daf. Quality By Design The New Trucks Feature A Beautiful And Efficient High Quality Cab Design With A 160 Mm Front Elongation To Enable Industry Leading Aerodynamics And Safety. Daf’s Xg And Xg+ Create A New Premium Market Segment And Offer 330 Mm Of Extra Cab Length At The Rear To Provide Unmatched Space And Comfort For The Driver. Only The Finest Materials Have Been Used In The New Daf. Lightweight High Strength Steel Is Used For The Cab Structure And Premium Soft Touch Materials And Leather Are Used Extensively Throughout The Interior. Highly Energy Efficient Led Lighting Is Used Throughout The Truck With Special Attention Paid To The State Of The Art Low And High Beam Headlights. These Include The Signature Daytime Running Lights Making The New Generation Daf Recognizable In All Conditions. The New Generation Daf Was Designed With A Focus On Six Sigma Quality And The Vehicles Underwent Over 20 Million Kilometers Of Functional Durability Reliability And Customer Testing To Ensure The New Trucks Meet Daf’s Exacting Quality Standards. Optimized Efficiency With Its New Generation Of Trucks Daf Is Realizing An Up To 10% Higher Fuel Efficiency And An Equivalent Reduction In Co2 Emissions. This Significant Achievement Has Been Realized By Using Computational Fluid Dynamics To Create A Perfectly Formed Aerodynamically Tapered Cab That Features Large Radii A Curved Windscreen Excellent Sealing Digital Cameras Instead Of Mirrors And Optimized Engine And Under Cab Airflow. Market Leading Vehicle Efficiency Is Furthered By The Introduction Of The New Paccar Mx 11 And Mx 13 Engines Smart Exhaust After Treatment Systems Low Vehicle Weights Standard Tra Xon Automated Transmission And Sophisticated Driver Assistance Systems. The Advanced Daf Connect Fleet Management System Provides For Time Saving Over The Air Software Updates. And Service Intervals Have Increased To An Industry First 200000 Kilometers Or Once A Year. Enhanced Safety The New Cab Design Features A Large Windscreen And Large Side Windows With Ultra Low Belt Lines For Unequalled Direct Vision. As An Option A Curb View Window Is Available Which – In Combination With The Foldable Co Driver Seat – Offers An Unobstructed View On Pedestrians And Cyclists Next To The Truck On The Co Driver Side. Also New Is The Daf Digital Camera System That Can Replace The Main And Wide Angle Mirrors. The Daf Corner View System Offers Maximum View On The Area Around The Cab’s A Pillar On The Co Driver Side. All Vehicle Lighting Now Includes Full Led Technology For Optimal View And Visibility. Daf’s Philosophy ‘Hands On The Wheel Eyes On The Road’ Results In Class Leading Ergonomics. All Driving Related Functions Are Operated From The Steering Wheel And The Steering Column Stalks. Secondary Driving Functions Are Operated From Physical Switches Logically Positioned On The Dashboard Within Easy Reach Of The Driver. Luxury And Comfort For The Driver With The New Generation Xf Xg And Xg+ A New Dimension Of Driver Comfort Is Introduced. Driving Position Interior Space Sleeping Comfort Fit And Finish – Everything Is Top Class. Drivers Will Be Impressed By The Interior Space. With A Volume Of 12.5 M3 The Daf Xg+ Has Even14% More Volume Than The Industry Benchmark The Current Daf Xf Super Space Cab. The New Cab Creates Unprecedented Adjustment Ranges For The Seats And Steering Column And Both Driver And Co Driver Seats Can Be Rotated To A Relaxing Position. The Beautiful Interior Features An Eye Catching Dashboard With A Fully Digital Instrument Panel Which Can Be Customized To The Driver’s Personal Preferences. An Optional Second Touch Screen Display Is Available For Operating The Daf Navigation And Infotainment System. Daf Builds On Its Heritage As The Provider Of The Best Bunks In The Industry. The New Bed Length Is 2220 Mm In All Models With 800 Mm Of Width Over The Complete Length In The Xg And Xg+ Models. A Mechanical Or Electrically Adjustable Daf Relax Bed With A Separate Topper Is Available For Optimal Head Back And Leg Support While Resting. The State Of The Art Ambient Led Lighting Is Adjustable In Brightness And Color. A Fully Integrated Park Airco Is Available As An Option On The Xg+ For Automatic Cooling And Heating Of The Cab Even When The Engine Is Turned Off. Significantly Contributing To The Outstanding Comfort Is The Exemplary Ride &Amp; Handling That Is Created By The New Front End Design Of The Chassis The New Cab Suspension And The New Design Of The Rear Axle Suspension. All Together This Makes The New Generation Daf The Driver’s Ultimate Dream. Decarbonizing Road Transport The New Generation Xf Xg And Xg+ State Of The Art Mx 11 And Mx 13 Diesel Engines Provide Excellent Fuel Economy And Ultra Low Co2 Output. The Daf Line Up Has Been Designed For The Latest Bio And Renewable E Fuels To Further Decarbonize Road Transport And The Trucks Are A Ready Platform For Future Zero Emissions Powertrains.

Mitsubishi Fuso Launches A New Model Of The Heavy Duty Super Great

Newly Features The Emergency Driving Stop System Emergency Stop Assist As A Japan First For Trucks. The New Feature Is Part Of Active Drive Assist 2 The Upgraded Level 2 Automated Driving Support System. Fitted With Active Sideguard Assist 1.0 Making The Super Great The First* Heavy Duty Truck Model In Japan To Come Installed With A Braking System To Mitigate Potential Risks In Left Turns. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck And Bus Corporation (Mftbc) One Of Asia’s Leading Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers Under The Umbrella Of Daimler Trucks Asia Is Announcing The Launch Of The New Model Of Its Heavy Duty Super Great Truck Equipped With A Japan First Driver Assistance System. The New Model Will Be Available Through Mftbc Sales Companies And Regional Sales Units Across Japan Starting From June. The New Super Great Features The Market First* Emergency Stop Assist Which Decelerates And Stops The Vehicle Within Its Lane In Case Of An Emergency. By Installing Emergency Stop Assist Into The New Super Great Mftbc Has Been Able To Advance The Truck’s Sae Level 2 Automated Driving Support Technology To Market Leading Levels. With Emergency Stop Assist The Active Drive Assist Automated Driving Support System Is Now Upgraded To Active Drive Assist 2. In Addition To Lane Keep Assist Features And Adaptive Cruise Control Drivers Are Now Supported With New Technology That Detects Anomalies In Steering Wheel Activity. When The Steering Wheel Remains Inactive For 60 Seconds While Active Drive Assist 2 Is On The System Issues An Alert On The Dashboard Monitor As Well As An Audio Alarm While Reducing The Speed And Bringing The Vehicle To An Emergency Stop Within The Same Lane. The Deceleration Is Expected To Be Particularly Beneficial In Scenarios Where Drivers Experience Sudden Changes In Health Condition At The Wheel. Active Drive Assist 2 Therefore Not Only Offers Less Fatiguing Hauls Through Stabilized Driving But Enhanced Safety For The Driver And Surrounding Vehicles. This Model Also Newly Features Active Sideguard Assist 1.0 Which In A First* For Trucks In Japan Enhances The Prevention Of Left Turn Accidents With A Damage Mitigation Braking System. Active Sideguard Assist 1.0 Warns The Driver With A Lamp When The Radar Detects An Object On The Left Side Of The Vehicle Which Tends To Be A Blind Spot For The Driver. It Also Emits An Alarm When The Steering Wheel Is Turned To The Left Or A Left Turn Signal Is Activated. In Addition To These Audio Visual Warnings The New Model Provides Another Layer Of Safety With A Collision Mitigation Braking System That Decelerates And Brings The Vehicle To An Emergency Stop When It Detects A Risk Of Collision With Objects Moving In Parallel To The Vehicle. *** In Compliance With The Latest Regulations The New Super Great Also Has Also Been Upgraded With Various Other Features. In Addition To A Rear Underrun Protection (Rup) Device To Limit The Damage Of Collisions The Truck’s Inner Rear View Mirror Now Comes Equipped With A Shock Absorbing Structure. Furthermore In Advance Of New Japanese Regulations The Vehicle Is Equipped With Daytime Running Lights For Increased Visibility During Daylight Hours And A Feature That Activates Headlights Automatically At Dusk. The Super Great Also Now Comes With A Fuel Tank That Matches The Latest Regulatory Standards For The Prevention Of Fuel Leaks. Finally A Co Driver Seatbelt Indicator Has Also Been Introduced To Encourage Better Safety Inside The Cabin. Active Driver Assist 2 And Its Emergency Stop Function Will Be Also Available In Daimler Trucks’ Heavy Duty Mercedes Benz Actros From June 2021. Mftbc Will Continue To Develop Commercial Vehicle Automation Technology Through Daimler Truck’s Global Network Which Is Built Upon Competence Centers In Japan Europe And The United States. Daimler Trucks Is Working Towards The Realization Of An Sae Level 4 Autonomous Driving Truck With Its Subsidiary Torc Robotics As Well As Through An Alliance With Waymo Which Develops Autonomous Driving Technology. Mftbc Aims To Bring Level 4 Autonomous Driving Technology To Fuso Markets By Leveraging The Collaborative Development And Shared Expertise Within The Daimler Group. * Based On Research By Mitsubishi Fuso Truck And Bus As Of May 2021 Among Trucks Available In Japan. ** Active Sideguard Assist 1.0 Is A Feature That Is Intended To Support Braking Behavior That Will Mitigate The Risk And Damage Of Collisions With Pedestrians Or Cyclists Moving Parallel To The Vehicle. The Feature Should Not Be Considered A Preventative Safeguard Against Every Collision. ***When Driving Speeds Are Under 20kmh