CNG Econic to make Melbourne metro deliveries for Toll
July 30, 2013
Trucking giant Toll Ipec has taken formal delivery of a gas-powered Mercedes-Benz Econic prime mover.
The compressed natural gas (CNG) Econic will operate out of Toll Ipec’s Altona depot in Melbourne. It will be used to move general freight between Toll’s Melbourne metropolitan depots.
The Econic gas engine produces 205kW (280hp) of power and maximum torque of 1000Nm from a 7-litre engine.
“We are very proud to present Toll Ipec with their first CNG-powered Econic,” Mercedes-Benz Trucks Australia Senior Manager Joachim Heinke says.
“This further highlights Toll Ipec’s commitment to the environment and strengthens the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Toll Ipec.”
The diesel version of the Econic had its Australian debut at the 2012 Melbourne Truck Show.
Mercedes-Benz says emissions from the CNG Econic do not contain any fine dust or particulates. It says the “gentle” combustion process means the high octane gas engines run smoothly and with low noise.
The company says Econic’s design combines a low floor cab, all-round air bag suspension and an automatic transmission.
