Renault Trucks bringing Urban Lab 2 concept truck to Lyons show

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Renault Trucks will introduce its latest concept truck, the Urban Lab 2, at this year’s Pollutec show, taking place at the Lyon’s Eurexpo exhibition centre from November 29 to December 2, 2016 (Hall 2, aisle J, stand 117).

Because Renault Trucks believes diesel fuel is the primary energy for long-haul transport - and will remain so for many years to come - it is constantly striving to cut fuel consumption and slash emissions.

At the 27th Pollutec show, Renault Trucks will be spotlighting the performance of Euro-6 engines compared to the previous generations. The emissions reduction system fitted to Euro-6 engines has cut nitrogen oxide emissions five-fold and particle emissions six-fold compared to Euro-5. Today 99.9% of particles – even the very finest – are trapped by the pollution filter.

Renault Trucks will also be unveiling the mock-up of its new diesel laboratory vehicle designed for distribution: the Urban Lab 2. This truck is the result of a collaborative project – the Efficient Distribution Truck or EDIT - with six partners. It offers an array of high-tech features in aerodynamics, engine hybridization and tire performance as well as vehicle-to-infrastructure communication which makes it possible to drastically reduce the fuel consumption of delivery vehicles.

The Renault Trucks stand will also feature a Range D “WIDE” fitted with a new generation Euro-6 Step C-compliant 11-litre engine and steerable tag axle. This vehicle offers fantastic maneuverability, making it ideal for operating in an urban environment.

Renault Trucks is extending its CNG offerings to take into account the greater demand for diverse sources of energy in built-up areas.

Visitors to the Renault Trucks stand will also have a chance to check out the “WIDE” CNG with its horizontal exhaust system. This version enjoys the same chassis and body-mounting possibilities as its diesel counterpart since there is no vertical exhaust to integrate between cab and trailer.

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Renault Trucks delivers a D WIDE CNG with horizontal exhaust to the STAF haulage company

Renault Trucks Press Release  /  December 2, 2016

Renault Trucks has delivered its first Euro 6 D WIDE CNG with horizontal exhaust to food and refrigerated transport company STAF. This model which is specially designed for distribution and can operate on either natural gas or biogas will be released in early 2017.

The Staf food and refrigerated transport company was the first to receive a Renault Trucks 19-tonne Euro 6-compliant D WIDE CNG with horizontal exhaust. This model will be released in early 2017.

The Renault Trucks D WIDE CNG Euro 6 enjoys the same chassis and body-mounting possibilities as its diesel counterpart since there is no vertical exhaust to integrate between cab and trailer. Its Euro 6 compliant NGT9 6-cylinder engine displaces 8.9 litres and delivers a power output of 320 hp. It is designed to run on both natural gas and biomethane (biogas).

These features make the D WIDE CNG the ideal choice for urban delivery businesses operating at controlled temperatures. The low entry cab with its two-step access is convenient for regular deliveries; the tight turning radius improves manoeuvrability and the Allison automatic gearbox lets the driver concentrate on the road ahead. The D WIDE CNG also boasts a hydraulic retarder which, together with the automatic gearbox, extends the lifespan of the entire system, especially the brake pads.

The 19-tonne 4x2 rigid truck supplied to STAF is fitted with a 51 m3 refrigeration unit with an electrically powered Frigoblock system. This means less noise and lower emissions from the refrigeration system.

The Renault Trucks D WIDE CNG with horizontal exhaust scheduled for launch in 2017 will include new features such as cruise control, pneumatic front suspension as well as the various fittings of the D WIDE cab.

The D WIDE CNG with horizontal exhaust will take pride of place on the Renault Trucks stand (hall 2, aisle J, stand 117) at Pollutec, the international exhibition of environmental equipment, technologies and services, held at Lyon’s Eurexpo exhibition centre from November 29 to December 2, 2016.