Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced the delivery of its 1,000th natural gas truck, becoming the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to achieve such a milestone. According to the company, it turned over the key to the Freightliner M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) truck to Ryder System Inc. during a ceremony to commemorate the milestone at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
The Freightliner M2 112 CNG truck is powered by a Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9 liter engine, the only one of its kind that is a factory-produced, dedicated natural gas engine. The 1,000th Freightliner natural gas vehicle was manufactured at DTNA’s plant in Mt. Holly, N.C., the truck maker said.
“With our 1,000th natural gas truck, DTNA solidifies its position as the market leader in alternative fuel options,” said Mark Lampert, senior vice president, sales and marketing, DTNA. “This achievement is unmatched in the commercial vehicle industry, and we are proud to be pacing the industry in natural gas and sustainable green technologies.”
Daimler said its natural gas truck technology offers many economic and environmental benefits without sacrificing performance, in addition to fuel cost saving potential with natural gas fuel costs 30% to 40% less than diesel, based on current prices. Natural gas vehicles also produce significantly lower amounts of harmful emissions, cancer-causing pollutants and greenhouse gases, according to the company.
“DTNA’s 1,000th natural gas truck is an important milestone and a strong example of our dedication to manufacturing high-performance, low-emission vehicles that help our customers save on fuel costs,” said Bob Carrick, vocational sales manager, natural gas Freightliner Trucks for DTNA. “These vehicles not only save our customers money, they also provide air quality benefits in the communities where they are deployed.”
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