Iveco has joined the Tour that began last March in Madrid, showcasing its S-Way LNG powered by biomethane. This initiative actively demonstrates the effectiveness of renewable gas in reducing CO2 emissions, presenting it as a viable and scalable solution for decarbonizing road freight transport.
With a robust and expanding European refueling network of around 800 stations, it is now possible to travel international routes using trucks fueled exclusively by bio-LNG. Until June, the project will feature commercial vehicles powered by biomethane, HVO, and bioethanol crossing Europe, accompanied by events aimed at fostering dialogue among stakeholders and policymakers regarding the efficacy of renewable fuels and their potential for decarbonizing the transport sector.
During the Tour, the Digital Fuel Twin methodology will be tested—a solution developed by Bosch that enables digital tracking of renewable fuel throughout the supply chain, as well as the carbon emissions produced, through data exchange between the vehicle and the refueling station.
“Through our participation in the Tour d’Europe, we aim to demonstrate that biomethane is a practical and ready-to-use solution for long-haul missions, capable of delivering uncompromised performance, competitive Total Cost of Ownership, and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. The IVECO S-Way makes this opportunity tangible for our customers” stated Giandomenico Fioretti, Head of Alternative Propulsion Business Development at IVECO.
“The arrival of the Tour in Brussels for the final stage signals to European legislators the need to adequately consider biofuels in CO2 emission regulations, due to their potential in decarbonizing freight logistics.”
“The Tour d’Europe is showing citizens and policymakers across the EU that renewable fuels provide a flexible and technology-open approach to decarbonizing road transport, alongside other technologies like electrification and hydrogen. As a solution already available for existing vehicles, renewable fuels are yielding measurable results in reducing greenhouse gas emissions” commented Franceso Monteamaro, Vice President Sales at Bosch.
“Technological neutrality should be an essential principle for all vehicle segments to meet the EU’s climate goals for 2050, to the benefit of both citizens and European businesses” remarked Franceso Monteamaro, Vice President Sales at Bosch.
“The vehicles in the Tour d’Europe are equipped with additional software, the ‘Digital Fuel Twin’ (DFT), which certifies the use of renewable fuels and the resulting reduction in CO2 emissions” pointed out Luca Gastaldo, Sales Manager Connected Services at Bosch Mobility.
“With Digital Fuel Twin, Bosch offers a cloud-based solution to track and digitally certify detailed information about the fuel used in the vehicle along the entire supply chain and the resulting carbon emissions. A data exchange between the vehicle, the refueling station, and the cloud accurately documents what type of fuel the vehicle received and in what quantity. Based on this data, users and companies receive reliable information and certifications that document the actual carbon footprint of their vehicles” explained Luca Gastaldo, Sales Manager Connected Services at Bosch Mobility.
Biomethane, produced from organic waste and residues, is a renewable and circular fuel that transforms waste into clean energy, providing environmental, economic, and social benefits. It exemplifies circular economy principles applied to transportation.
Fully compatible with the existing LNG infrastructure in Europe, IVECO collaborates with major European gas suppliers to ensure that all routes traveled during the Tour—in Italy, Austria, Germany, France, and Belgium—are 100% powered by bio-LNG. Following a press conference held at the Bosch headquarters in Turin, the biomethane-powered IVECO S-Way was displayed at the Enilive refueling station on Via Botticelli. Iveco has been a pioneer in alternative propulsion for over twenty years—from the early natural gas vehicles to the current full range of LNG/CNG and bio-LNG/CNG—steadily leading the transition toward more sustainable heavy transport while addressing energy change challenges.
Participation in the Tour d’Europe aligns with IVECO‘s broader multi-energy strategy, which aims to offer mature and diverse technologies capable of responding to the decarbonization needs of the transport sector. This strategy relies on the coexistence of multiple propulsion solutions—HVO and biomethane, electric, and hydrogen—based on specific missions and available infrastructures. This technology-neutral approach allows customers to select the most suitable solution for their business today, accelerating the transition to zero-emission transport without compromising performance or profitability.
Iveco is participating in the Tour with its latest S-Way LNG truck. Equipped with the new xCURSOR 13 Natural Gas engine producing 500 HP developed by FPT Industrial, and boasting a range of up to 1,700 km, the vehicle delivers high-level performance while significantly reducing its environmental footprint. Compared to the previous model, the optimized powertrain and aerodynamics achieve up to 11% efficiency in fuel consumption and reduction of CO2 emissions.
Following the normalization of gas prices after geopolitical factors caused spikes, combined with consumption efficiency and public incentives, these solutions have become strategic for fleet operators looking to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Iveco reaffirms its commitment to sustainable innovation by providing customers with vehicles that protect the environment and enhance operational profitability.
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