Sweden’s biogas garbage trucks
In Sweden, thanks to a team effort between Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, and Renova, the country’s first energy efficient garbage truck has been delivered.
It is the first of eight garbage trucks around Sweden to run on biomethane and biodiesel.
CEO of Renova, Sweden’s major recycling company Christian Baarlid said: ‘It is largely thanks to the municipality’s “green procurement” with clear environmental standards that we are now able to present this unique environment in the transport and logistics sector.’
The first Dennis Eagle trucks were designed in the UK and originally consumed diesel. However, with Hardstaff and Volvo on board the design was soon converted to operate on biogas.
According to Renova, these biofuel-run vehicles will consume 25% less energy compared to the older diesel-guzzling trucks. They will run on a combination of 70% biogas and 30% RME.
It is the first of eight garbage trucks around Sweden to run on biomethane and biodiesel.
CEO of Renova, Sweden’s major recycling company Christian Baarlid said: ‘It is largely thanks to the municipality’s “green procurement” with clear environmental standards that we are now able to present this unique environment in the transport and logistics sector.’
The first Dennis Eagle trucks were designed in the UK and originally consumed diesel. However, with Hardstaff and Volvo on board the design was soon converted to operate on biogas.
According to Renova, these biofuel-run vehicles will consume 25% less energy compared to the older diesel-guzzling trucks. They will run on a combination of 70% biogas and 30% RME.
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