Scania’s new biogas engines bring 5% fuel savings

In Sweden, Scania first hinted about its new biogas engines at last year’s IAA fair, but when the state-of-the-art engines arrived they came with a twist – they are now paired with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain. The well-composed and harmonized trio – the new biogas engines plus the G25 gear-boxes and axles from the diesel sibling – work so well together that fuel savings of 5% in long-haul are noted and confirmed.

The interest for locally produced biomethane fuels for trucks (such as Bio-LNG or Bio-CNG) is rapidly increasing. Many companies and transport buyers have the ambition to decarbonize their road transports here and now. Biomethane-based solutions are readily available via rapidly growing fuel-station networks and the CO2-emissions  can be reduced by up to 90% from a well-to-wheel perspective. 

Pairing Scania’s new biogas engines with the gearbox (G25) and the rear axle from the Super-based powertrain proved to be a success. Fuel savings of 5% are confirmed and with Bio-LNG or Bio-CNG there will be a CO2 reduction of up to 90%, something that is achievable here and now.

Networks of biogas filling stations are expanding rapidly across Europe, driven by increased demand and by major players in the fuel industry. Reducing the CO2 foot­print is no longer something only ‘green’ companies are doing for winning public acclaim: it is a pure nec­essity for most kinds of serious transporters and all available means must be used.
The new biogas engines are based on the renowned 13-liter gas engine that Scania has offered for several years. By increasing their engine power levels and preparing them for future legal demands, Scania is demonstrating its intention to gain an even bigger market share in the quest for decarbonization.