LKQ Euro Car Parts takes 30 CNG Scania units

LKQ Euro Car Parts in the UK has taken delivery of 30 compressed natural gas (CNG) Scania tractor units from Keltruck Limited.

All of LKQ’s Scania vehicles are fully maintained by Keltruck’s Tamworth depot in England on five-year full repair and maintenance packages.

The standard repair and maintenance from the factory is two to three years.

LKQ Euro Car Parts is also planning to take 10 additional CNG Scania rigid vehicles thanks to the success of the existing CNG tractor units.

Gas engines are known for their fuel efficiency with drivability, low fuel consumption and ranges of up to 1,700km.

Scania’s gas powertrains are available with P/G/R/S-series cabs, meaning they can be used for urban rigid operations, all the way through to long-distance haulage.

A 9-litre engine for lighter urban operations and a 13-litre engine suited to heavier loads is said to make gas power a viable option for a multitude of uses.

Noise pollution is reduced too, as gas engines typically run more quietly than their diesel counterparts, with the 13-litre engine meeting the PIEK noise limitation standard.

Keltruck has been supplying and maintaining LKQ’s fleet for more than 10 years and the company aims to only have Scania trucks in its fleet by 2024.