Howard Tenens gets first Euro VI dual fuel truck

Howard Tenens and Prins Autogas converted a Mercedes-Benz Actros Euro VI type vehicle to run on CNG and diesel.

The innovation provides a solution to the conundrum facing the dual fuel vehicle technology industry in adapting a Euro VI type vehicle to run using the carbon saving technology.

Howard Tenens approached Prins to provide a solution to converting Euro VI tractor units to dual fuel as part of their search for an innovative technology partner. Howard Tenens needed a solution sooner than the predicted 2 year timescale that an OEM dual fuel vehicle solution would be available in to ensure the momentum in the industry was maintained.

The conversion work is now complete on the Mercedes-Benz Actros and on 3rd November 2014 Howard Tenens will take delivery of the first Euro VI dual fuel CNG vehicle in Europe.

The Mercedes-Benz Actros 2445 will benefit from a 12.8/450 bhp Euro VI engine, GVW 44,000kg operation, predictive powertrain control and a 93KG CNG capacity. The Mercedes-Benz will shortly be followed by a DAF CNG conversion. Howard Tenens will be carrying out various fuel trials involving both CNG and Diesel Euro VI vehicles over the coming months.

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Press Release; Image: Prins Autogas