Cargotec delivers LNG tractors

While some terminal operators have opted for California’s emissions credit scheme to meet new restrictions, California Cartage has made a voluntary commitment to LNG, with 50% of its LNG tractor fleet supported by State of California funding.

The latest deliveries represent the first terminal tractors to feature the new L-Series engine from Cummins, specifically designed to meet new 2010 CARB standards on Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions.

With no performance loss when compared to conventional diesel-powered tractors, the PM emissions from LNG engines are 0.009 parts per million compared to 0.01ppm, and 0.1 ppm of NOx against 0.13ppm from standard off-road diesel units.