Green fleets can now refuel at Germany’s first LNG truck station
Iveco and Uniper have opened Germany’s first LNG fueling station for trucks in Ulm. The facility will
be used in particular for endurance tests in trials of innovative engine concepts for long-haul
transportation. By joining forces, both companies will be perfectly positioned to advance the use of
LNG in heavy-duty transportation.
Iveco is the first manufacturer to offer a suitable LNG commercial vehicle. Uniper, one of the leading
energy companies operating in the international LNG business, has substantial quantities of LNG at
its disposal, and the requisite capacity at LNG terminals. Uniper sells LNG fuel under the LIQVIS
brand.
Uniper’s Chief Operating Officer Eckhardt Rümmler, whose responsibilities include development of
new business segments, explained: “The construction of this fueling station in Germany represents a
first, important step in the development of innovative, environmentally friendly fueling alternatives
in long-haul transportation. Working in further partnerships, we want to build a fit-for- purpose
network of LNG fueling stations in Germany and selected neighboring countries in the next few
years. We are thus making an important contribution toward improving environmental performance
and noise reduction in road transportation.”
Sascha Kaehne, Business Director at Iveco Magirus AG, said: “We are pleased to join forces with
Uniper in taking the first step toward a true alternative to diesel in Germany at the Ulm
development site. The Stralis is now the first LNG vehicle in Europe that is fully capable of long-haul
transportation from the perspective of drivers and business owners.”