National distribution and warehousing specialists, Romac Logistics, has become one of the very first operators in the UK to press the new IVECO S-WAY Natural Power into service. Joining a fleet of 220 trucks are 10 new 4×2 IVECO S-WAY AS440S46T/P NP CNG tractors.
These are the latest in IVECO’s line-up of natural gas-powered heavy trucks, employing the 12.9-litre Natural Power Cursor 13 engine at 460hp with a healthy 2,000Nm of torque between 1,100 and 1,600rpm. Putting that power to the ground is the smooth and well-respected 12-speed HI-TRONIX automated gearbox, with a ZF retarder providing plenty of low-maintenance stopping power without having to rely on the service brakes.
Green credentials are becoming an increasingly prevalent benchmark for businesses looking for a logistics affiliate and while natural gas brings huge reductions to carbon footprints, it is beneficial commercially too. In support of the mission to rapidly decarbonise the UK’s transport sector, fuel duty on alternative fuels such as Compressed or Liquified Natural Gas are locked at 50% that of diesel until 2032.
Internally, the cabs are fitted with an independent cab heater, 7″ touchscreen infotainment system with DAB radio, Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity, smartphone mirroring capability and truck specific TomTom LIVE satellite navigation. Being the largest AS Cab, it offers a class-leading 2.15m standing height.
IVECO S-WAY NP is available as a rigid truck or tractor unit with two FPT Industrial Cursor power units. Ranging from 340 to 460hp and running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) or a combination of the two, there’s Natural Power for any mission. IVECO currently offer the only 100% LNG 6×2 tractor on the market with zero diesel or AdBlue requirements.