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First truck powered by liquefied natural gas produced in Brazil is presented in Brasília | Estadão Mobility |

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The first truck powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) produced in Brazil was presented for the Ministry of Transport last Tuesday, 13. The model promises to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 28%, when compared to vehicles powered by diesel oil. Minister Renan Filho was present on the occasion.

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In addition to saving on emissions, the 460 CV 6×2 model has a range of around 1,200 kilometers with one tank of LNG. To compare, a tank with Vehicle Natural Gas (CNG) has, on average, 300 km of range. The fuel used in the vehicle is produced by cooling natural gas to a temperature of -160 ºC. According to the Ministry, this process causes the total volume to be reduced by around 600 times, offering more space for the gas.

Along with the presentation of the vehicle, the minister also stated that the federal government should invest in infrastructure to supply this type of fuel in the coming years. “We are encouraging the creation of green corridors in Brazil in order to reduce carbon emissions”, he explains.

For the Ministry of Transport, the founder of Virtu GNL-Brasil, José de Moura Júnior, also stated that the company plans to implement two Road Decarbonization Plants in Maranhão in the coming months. The action includes filling stations for natural gas, liquefied natural gas and other sustainable fuels, for example.

Also present were the executive secretary of the department, George Santoro, the secretary of National Traffic, Adrualdo Catão, representatives of the Mixed Parliamentary Front for Logistics and Infrastructure and other authorities.

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