Green fleets can now refuel at Germany’s first LNG truck station

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.”

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