The largest cargo trucking company in Mexico will power 100 of its heavy-duty transports with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems and engines developed by American firms.
Hexagon Agility has received an order to deliver CNG systems for 100 trucks which will be operated by Mexican logistics firm Trayecto. All of the vehicles will have Hexagon Agility’s CNG fueling system and the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine.
Global truck manufacturer Kenworth is making the collaboration possible through its Mexicana division, which is offering the CNG models and Cummins X15N platform in Mexico and Latin America.
The emissions from CNG engines are equivalent or lower than those of a comparable diesel vehicle. However, CNG vehicles are significantly cleaner in emitting pollutants such as nitrogen oxide and particulate matter, according to Cummins.
The trucks will have either of Hexagon Agility’s two largest onboard CNG fuel systems yet. The systems are designed for driving ranges of up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) or more, depending on the payload and terrain.
Trayecto overall has more than 5,300 trucks and 11,000 trailers in action across Mexico. It moves cargo for multiple industries in the nation, including food, gases, hazmat, chemicals, beverages, refrigerated and last mile cargo.
Kenworth Mexicana is based in Mexicali, Baja California and has been manufacturing and assembling heavy trucks since 1959. Last year, Kenworth announced it was beginning production of its T680 and T880 models specified with the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024.
Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Purus and both part of the global Hexagon Group. The CNG models also are designed to run on renewable natural gas which helps reduce carbon output in the transporation sector.
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