The Los Angeles Post

A First in Argentina: IVECO Is the First Company in the Country Authorized to Sell Compressed Natural Gas Powered Commercial Vehicles

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Two IVECO Daily CNG powered vans, the first ever in Argentina

Compressed natural gas (CNG) technology is at the heart of CNH Industrial’s (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI) commitment to bringing proven, and ready-to-use alternative propulsion technologies to market. The European leader in the off-road segment, is now extending this technology to Argentinian customers. Argentina’s haulers can choose between the Daily Van and Stralis Truck in CNG configuration from the Natural Power range.

The Natural Power range offers outstanding technology, equivalent performance to its diesel counterpart together with significant running cost savings. “We pioneered bringing the Natural Power range of CNG commercial vehicles the country, and after a considerable amount of effort, we are in the process of vehicle registration 001 – which will enable alternative fuel vehicles to be registered, ”said Francisco Spasaro, IVECO Argentina marketing manager.

The CNG-powered vehicles reduce carbon dioxide, lower nitrogen oxides by 15% and produce 76% fewer particulates compared to diesel powered vehicles.

IVECO’s commitment to Argentina is demonstrated by its 50 years of uninterrupted manufacturing in the country.