First Euro 6 dual fuel CNG vehicle to hit Europe

Howard Tenens and Prins Autogas are the first companies to successfully convert a Mercedes-Benz Actros Euro 6 type vehicle to run on duel fuel, compressed natural gas and diesel.

The new technology delivers a solution to the problem in adapting a Euro 6 type vehicle to run using the carbon saving technology.

Howard Tenens, a UK-based logistics company, approached Prins to provide a solution to converting Euro 6 tractor units to dual fuel.

In order to maintain industry growth, Howard Tenens needed a solution before the predicted 2 year timescale that an OEM dual fuel vehicle solution would be available.

The conversion work is now complete on the Mercedes-Benz Actros and on 3 November 2014 Howard Tenens will take delivery of the first Euro 6 dual fuel CNG vehicle in Europe. The Mercedes-Benz Actros 2445 will benefit from a 12.8/450 bhp Euro 6 engine, GVW 44,000kg operation, predictive powertrain control and a 93KG CNG capacity. The Mercedes-Benz will shortly be followed by a DAF CNG conversion.

Howard Tenens will conduct various fuel trials using both CNG and Diesel Euro 6 vehicles over the coming months.

Through the Low Carbon Truck Demonstration Trial, the Technology Strategy Board and the Department for Transport (DFT) will invest over £11 million to encourage and assist UK road-haulage operators to buy and use low carbon medium and heavy-goods vehicles.

The aim is to initiate the widespread introduction of low carbon vehicles to UK fleets, helping the UK meet its targets on CO2 reduction and reducing fleet operating costs.