Super trucks reduce CO2 emissions by more than 20%
Replacing three trucks with two super-trucks has reduced CO2 emissions substantially in Flanders’ pilot project
418 journeys saved
The super trucks are navigating through Flanders as part of a pilot project conducted by the Flemish government. According to analysis, two LGVs can replace three regular-sized trucks, which reduced the number of journeys, thereby decreasing total emissions.
In the 18 months since AB InBev and Ninatrans introduced the LGV, they have managed to eliminate almost 20 tonnes of CO2 compared to the conventional truck on the Heverlee-Antwerp route. The super truck follows a fixed route between Heverlee and the logistics company Katoen Natie in the port of Antwerp.
The test showed that during the period, 418 truck journeys were saved, a decrease of 32%. After a positive evaluation this summer, Belgium’s Roads and Traffic Agency extended the licence to operate the two super trucks until the end of June 2018.
Upon expiration of the licence, a thorough evaluation will be made on the basis of those results. Flemish mobility minister Ben Weyts will then decide whether to call for a second super truck project.
Photo courtesy AB InBev
