Trailerbodybuilders 303 Kogel Cng Trailer
Trailerbodybuilders 303 Kogel Cng Trailer
Trailerbodybuilders 303 Kogel Cng Trailer
Trailerbodybuilders 303 Kogel Cng Trailer
Trailerbodybuilders 303 Kogel Cng Trailer

Kögel Unveils CNG Trailer

June 28, 2012
Kögel’s CNG trailer can triple the range of gas-powered trucks, acting as an additional storage unit for natural gas and making it possible for CNG trucks to be used in regional and long-distance traffic. Carriers not only benefit from the clearly extended range, but also from the lower life-cycle costs and the reduced CO2 emissions

Kögel’s CNG trailer can triple the range of gas-powered trucks, acting as an additional storage unit for natural gas and making it possible for CNG trucks to be used in regional and long-distance traffic. Carriers not only benefit from the clearly extended range, but also from the lower life-cycle costs and the reduced CO2 emissions.

The Kögel CNG module with its additional gas tanks is mounted in the pallet box or on the vehicle frame. The gas tanks installed contain 1.1 liters of natural gas. This clearly extends the reach of the pure gas truck with a semi-trailer, which only has a reach depending on the manufacturer of approximately 300 to 500 kilometers without the Kögel CNG module.

A semi-trailer has clearly more space available for the installation of gas cylinders than the truck, which will also make future CNG trucks ideal for regional and long-distance transport. This is profitable for carriers, because the 188 litres of gas that a truck uses per 100 kilometers costs approximately 27 euros, depending on the country and the gas quality. The minimum of 28 liters consumed by a diesel truck over a distance of 100 kilometers cost approximately 37 euros. This results in cost savings of up to 10 euros per 100 kilometres.

Another desirable side-effect: CO2 emissions are significantly reduced, as natural gas contains almost no components that create pollutants and burns in a non-polluting and environmentally friendly manner. Fast and simple coupling of the trailer to the truck is performed by using a special connection plug system that operates in a plug-and-play manner. The Kögel CNG modules that are installed in a pallet box can slide out to facilitate simple operation and maintenance.

A trailer with a filled Kögel CNG module is only up to 524 kilograms heavier than a conventional trailer. For comparison, a box filled with pallets weighs about 800 kilograms. This slightly lower payload the CNG module causes is more than compensated for by the cost benefits and the clearly improved environmental compatibility.

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