Austrian hauler Nothegger Transport has ordered 220 trucks from Scania with biodiesel engines which meet Euro 6 requirements and are designed for 100% biodiesel operation. This major order follows the introduction of Scania’s 13-liter 450 hp engine, which meets Euro 6 standard for biodiesel operation.
“This is both an exciting and prestigious order,” says Christopher Podgorski, Senior Vice President Trucks at Scania. “Scania has invested more than any other manufacturer in being able to offer both breadth and depth in its range of Euro 6 engines. This is clear evidence that we have correctly assessed customers’ needs.”
Nothegger has ordered the two-axle tractors, intended primarily for long-haulage, as well as three-axle rigid trucks. The company has also signed a Scania repair and maintenance contract for all of the 220 vehicles ordered.
In Austria, there is a tax incentive to use biodiesel, as well as lower prices at the filling stations. Despite the somewhat lower energy content in biodiesel and increased maintenance requirements, Nothegger expects to be able to cut its operating costs. At a total distance driven of 150,000 kilometers per year, the annual savings could be about EUR 4,000 per truck.
The Austrian transport company Nothegger Transport maintains operations across 13 sites, including in countries such as Italy and Slovakia. The company offers scheduled services and extensive distribution of fruit and vegetables.
The hauler, which was founded in 1992, operates about 750 trucks and has a prominent environmental profile with the objective of reducing its carbon dioxide emissions.
“We are honored to know that automotive engineering, distribution efficiency and quality of service at Scania were the decisive factors for Nothegger in this deal,” says Christian Teichmann, MD for Scania Österreich.
