With the arrival of electric vehicles and the commitment to hydrogen as a fuel, gas continues to be the most interesting bet of which the Iveco Eurocargo was one of the precursors.
Launched in 1991, the midsize truck Iveco has more than three decades of hard work covering the medium and light heavyweight segments. Since then, the truck managed to become the market reference for its capacity and adaptability to all types of applications that made it the ideal companion in both urban and regional logistics.
These credentials continue to be a solid foundation to guarantee unprecedented successes, such as the one obtained in 2023 after take up almost half of the sales in its category improving its sales figures by 17% compared to the previous year.
With the new range of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) of the Iveco Eurocargo 2024, this versatile and efficient truck is ideal for those seeking to reduce polluting emissions without compromising performance. But that’s not all, since the range celebrates 20 years since the first prototype that went out to test its advantages and that only a year later went on sale throughout Europe.
Iveco Eurocargo, a truck with a success story thanks to CNG
The history of the Iveco Eurocargo truck, also known as Tector, began in 1991, presenting itself as an innovative and versatile model that quickly captured the attention of the market. A year later, in 1992, his excellence was recognized when he won the prestigious title of “Truck of the Year”.
Only five years later, in 1997, the Italian brand launched the new generation of the truck, which already set precedents for its technological improvements and efficiency. Towards the turn of the millennium, in 2000, the company expanded its offering with the 6-10 ton range, and the following year expanded it to cover the 12-18 ton niche, consolidating its position in the market.
In 2003, another renewed generation of the Iveco Eurocargo is present, this one with two unprecedented configurations: the 4×4 versions to guarantee maximum versatility even in the most complex missions and the approval, for the first time, of a gas-powered variant.
And so great was the acceptance in its first years that the brand began to produce more and more CNG units of the Iveco Eurocargo that were part of the next generations, so much so that at the end of last year it presented the range renewal and a new propellant. gas that complies with standards that do not yet apply in Europe.
The only truck that offers natural gas in the entire range
The manufacturer’s multi-energy approach allowed it to adopt a leading role in the alternative fuels industry and, thanks to the new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) range of the Iveco Eurocargo, offer an unbeatable solution to reduce emissions while maintaining its capacities and reducing the total operating cost.
How do you get it? Thanks to the new generation of Tector 7 CNG enginesthe new Iveco Eurocargo can reduce your CO2 emissions by up to 95% with the use of biomethane, when compared to an equivalent diesel vehicle.
In this way, the mid-range becomes the only commercial vehicle from 12 to 19 tons to offer natural gas in its entire product range. Furthermore, the Iveco Eurocargo CNG is compatible with the NGV1 and NGV2 charging socketsguaranteeing maximum flexibility and ease in replenishment.
The entire Eurocargo CNG family is equipped with latest generation 6-cylinder in-line engines. 6.7 liters that offers powers of 220, 250 and 280 HP. This variety together with the new transmission ZF8-HP 8-speed automaticensures optimal and efficient performance for different types of cargo and routes.
Additionally, the range offers up to 23 different tank location possibilities, reaching a maximum capacity of 1,100 liters of CNG. This translates into a autonomy that can exceed 700 kilometersideal for long journeys.
