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For years, gas-powered trucks have been positioned primarily as a lower-emission alternative to diesel, often used on specific routes or in markets with strong environmental incentives. Volvo Trucks’ new gas-powered engine widens this narrative.
Lower emissions shouldn’t mean lower performance. Built on a completely new 13-liter engine platform, the new gas-powered engine has been developed to deliver power, torque, engine braking, and load capacity that meet the demands of long-haul, regional-haul, and on-road construction assignments.
“This engine is designed to perform in the real world,” says Mikael Järnebratt, Commercialization Manager at Volvo Trucks. “Customers can plan for the same loads and routes as before, but now with even better fuel efficiency and improved productivity.
The expanding refueling infrastructure adds another layer of confidence. With Volvo Connect’s interactive map, operators can easily locate stations and plan routes.
How the new engine improves your productivity while supporting environmental goals
Torque is about how a truck responds to hills, heavy loads, and the demands of unpredictable routes. The new gas-powered engine delivers an impressive 2800 Nm torque, 300 Nm more torque than its predecessor, helping drivers maintain control and operators maintain productivity.
“Operators need trucks that meet both performance and environmental goals. With increased torque, gas-powered trucks are no longer just a sustainable option. They’re a smart choice for everyday operations,” says Mikael Järnebratt.
Operators need trucks that meet both performance and environmental goals. With
increased torque, gas-powered trucks are no longer just a sustainable option. They’re a smart choice for everyday operations.
Flexible fuel options that adapt to your business
Fuel availability and environmental incentives vary across regions and operations. The new gas-powered engine runs on regular LNG or Bio-LNG – or a blend – and requires only a small amount of pilot fuel, around 5–7% of total consumption, such as diesel or HVO, to ignite the gas. And running on Bio-LNG with HVO can reduce CO₂ tailpipe emissions by up to 100%, depending on the fuel mix.
“A big difference for customers is also the VECTO performance,” says Mikael Järnebratt. “With the lowest possible VECTO value for a combustion engine, operators can benefit from reduced road toll charges in several countries.”
Read more about how VECTO affects truck CO₂ emissions here.
A big difference for customers is also the VECTO performance. With the lowest possible VECTO value for a combustion engine, operators can benefit from reduced
road toll charges in several countries
A step forward for sustainable transport
The introduction of the new gas-powered engine reflects how the transport industry is evolving. Rather than one single answer, many customers are working with a mix of technologies and fuels, depending on infrastructure.
In that landscape, gas-powered trucks are becoming a more established part of the conversation, offering a combination of familiar performance, improved efficiency, and the potential to reduce emissions using alternative fuels already available today.
Explore insights and options for your fleet:
- Which alternative fuel is best suited for your business?
- Could your business benefit from gas-powered trucks?
- What is VECTO and how does it affect your trucking business
- Discover our range of gas-powered trucks
- Tailor your truck in Truck Builder
