The purchase is an outgrowth of a pilot project in southern California, where Linde already tested the effectiveness of three LNG-powered trucks hauling liquid carbon dioxide to customers throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The success of the pilot project now allows the company to move to commercial utilization of these trucks.
“Linde is now becoming a bigger LNG customer ourselves. It’s testament to our belief in the benefits of LNG and our commitment to be a leader in this industry,” said Earl Lawson, vice president, energy solutions for Linde North America.
In addition, the new 20 LNG-fueled tractors are lighter in weight than the diesel-fueled trucks they are replacing, which allows Linde to increase payloads and therefore improve service to customers. “The tractors run a lot more smoothly and quietly — that’s a big benefit considering our drivers spend about 10 hours on the road each day,” said Fred Kinkin, head of supply for Linde North America.
Source: The Linde Group
