Mercedes-Benz to display environmentally friendly Econic and Sprinter NGT models

The liquefied natural gas option is gaining in importance. As LNG’s volume is much less than that of CNG, trucks like the Econic LNG can travel great distances on what is essentially a manageable tank size. The range is comparable to diesel vehicles. The Econic LNG uses multi-walled stainless steel isolation tanks. A cooling system is not necessary as the liquefied gas is stored in a state of thermodynamic equilibrium.

Particularly pleasing is the increase in the number of Econic vehicles being used in short-radius distribution applications. The truck combines great manoeuvrability with the transport capabilities of a heavy truck, as well as the ergonomics of a low-floor vehicle with the road-friendliness of full air suspension. Add to that the advantages of a drive system with low emissions. The Econic with its quiet and clean CNG/LNG drive is optimal for city logistics as well as in zones where access restrictions apply around the clock as well as on weekends.

Additionally, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has long been synonymous for vans with a gross permissible vehicle weight of around 3.5 tonnes. Available in four different lengths, three heights and with gross vehicle weight ratings between 3.0 and 5.0 t, the Sprinter is a real all-rounder, be it as a panel van, crewbus, platform, tipper or chassis variant. The Sprinter NGT with natural gas drive covers the segment of low-emission and economic alternative drive technologies. The basis for this vehicles is the Sprinter with 115 kW (156 hp) four-cylinder petrol engine.

Eight Sprinter models will be on show in Hanover, included the low-emissions Sprinter 316 NGT panel van, which runs on environmentally friendly natural gas.

Source: Daimler AG.