AB Texel makes transport sustainable with Bio-LNG trucks from Volvo

Due to proven reliability, AB Texel is investing in fifty Volvo FH trucks running on (Bio-)LNG. The trucks will be widely used for regional and international transport. With the joint focus on CO₂-reduction, the company sees in Volvo Trucks a perfect partner to meet its sustainability goals. 

Once again AB Texel chooses (Bio-)LNG trucks from Volvo. The good fuel efficiency, proven reliability and positive experiences with the service network, were decisive for this. "Electric driving is not yet fully adequate for our use in heavy and international transport. With Bio-LNG, on the other hand, it is possible to directly reduce CO₂-emissions. The availability of Bio-LNG is fortunately increasing in this regard, including abroad, which means we can make increasingly flexible use of this biofuel," says Dennis Wetenkamp, CEO of AB Texel.

CO₂-sharply reduce emissions 

To take a first step toward an emission-free future, AB Texel purchased a series of five trucks running on (Bio-)LNG back in 2016. Today, the organization has dozens of them. The purchase of fifty new gas-powered Volvo trucks, is a nice and solid next step. "By running on (non-fossil) Bio-LNG, we can reduce CO₂-emissions now reduce even up to 100%," explains Wetenkamp. The exact savings here depend on the composition of raw materials.

The fifty Volvo FH 4×2 tractors feature the recently updated, even more fuel-efficient LNG engine and the new 225 kg fuel tank. Combined, this ensures a greater radius of action. The trucks will be used in all divisions of AB Texel, including the transport of agricultural products, flour, animal feed and dairy as well as refrigerated, distribution and special transport. The trucks will be delivered during the first half of 2024, with the first units being put into service from mid-April. 

"The unique Volvo technology ensures extremely low consumption without compromising on driving comfort and performance. Using fossil LNG, this already delivers a nice CO₂-reduction. With the choice of Bio-LNG, a reduction of even 100% is possible - and that with an attractive kilometer-cost price," said Jan Schouten, Manager Energy Transition at Volvo Trucks Netherlands. "In the energy transition, Bio-LNG plays an important role in the mix of fuels and technologies to reduce CO₂-objectives. This investment by AB Texel demonstrates renewed confidence in Bio-LNG as a transition fuel."

Control over maintenance with service contract

To maintain control over the maintenance of the trucks, the Volvo Gold service contract was chosen. This repair and maintenance contract guarantees optimum availability. All preventive maintenance and truck repairs are included, including a needs-based maintenance schedule, remote diagnosis and Real Time Monitoring.

Target: net zero by 2050 

Together with partners involved, AB Texel is committed to reducing CO₂-emissions per ton/kilometer by at least 40% by 2030 and reduce to net zero by 2050. The company aims to reduce its negative impact on the environment by operating safely with the lowest possible carbon footprint. Wetenkamp: "95% of our CO₂-emissions come from physical transport movements. Needless to say, therefore, the biggest gain is in making our fleet more sustainable. We already have an electric Volvo truck in our fleet. But because of our flexible transport over long distances, it has so far been difficult to deploy electric transport on a large scale. We therefore see renewable fuels, including Bio-LNG and HVO, as a good transition fuel for the coming years. We will of course continue to experiment with new technologies and developments, with electric and, in the longer term, perhaps hydrogen as possible follow-up solutions."

Collaboration in the chain

However, sustainability goals are not limited to reducing CO₂-emissions, nitrogen and particulate matter. "As a market leader, we take responsibility. We work hard to achieve maximum safety at work and on the road. We also want to be an attractive employer for our employees and a valuable cooperation partner for our relations in the chain. In doing so, we like to discuss with chain partners how we can further improve sustainability together," Wetenkamp concludes.