Tesco has added 42 new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas 4×2 trucks to its fleet in Livingston, Scotland as it seeks to bolster its zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGV) fleet.
Transporting food and other goods to Tesco locations across Scotland, these trucks are each expected to cover 200,000km per year, meaning a potential annual saving of up to 6,473 tonnes of CO² across the fleet.
Powered by the new xCursor13 CNG engine, the new IVECO S-Way produces a class-leading 500hp, making it the most powerful monofuel natural gas truck on the market.
Reportedly, IVECO S-Way can yield up to 95% CO² saving versus an equivalent diesel truck when running on bio-CNG.
Additionally, Tesco has worked with CNG Fuels to create a refuelling station adjacent to its Regional Distribution Centre for added flexibility.
Tesco fleet engineering manager, Cliff Smith, said: “We are excited to introduce these eco-friendly trucks to our fleet.
“These vehicles represent a significant step towards our goal of reducing emissions and achieving carbon neutrality in our operations by 2035.
“By investing in biomethane technology and partnering with IVECO and CNG Fuels, we are committed to driving positive change and pioneering sustainable practices in the retail sector.”
