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Iveco S-WAY 490 tractor units for AD Fuels

24 October 2024 #TNB News #Truck

Liquid and compressed natural gas haulier, AD Fuels, has taken delivery of a pair of Iveco S-Way 490 trucks to join its expanding fleet.

The new 6×2 trucks are powered by Cursor 13 engines producing 490hp and 2,400Nm of torque.

Features include plentiful storage, creature comforts such as a fridge-freezer and microwave, as well as Iveco’s night-time safety lock.

The trucks also visit local schools, with employees from AD Fuels teaching pupils about the environment and the benefits of natural gas. It also runs a competition to name new trucks with children coming up with creations such as Greta Truckberg and Ozone Ollie.

Transporting fuel nationwide seven days a week for industrial, transportation, and marine use, the new S-Way vehicles join an existing S-Way 530 vehicle and two other older Iveco trucks.

Future fleet plans include the introduction of CNG vehicles to create a circular economy and take advantage of a special tanker that can also fuel its tractor unit on longer routes.

The new 500hp S-Way Natural Gas is also under consideration – a truck capable of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 95% versus an equivalent diesel model.

Jon Mayes, AD Fuels Managing Director, said the S-Way is smooth to drive and heavily driver-focused.

He added: “Reliability is critical in the fuel supply business and that’s one of the big reasons we have added more Ivecos to our fleet.

“Iain Robinson and his team at the Walton Summit dealer work hard and have fostered a good relationship with us.”

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