September 1, 2021. Iveco delivers ten S-WAY models fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Riboni RBN srl, a company that deals with freight transport and logistics for international routes in Europe, Russia and North Africa. The ceremony was held in the Italian town of Lesa (Novara) and was attended by representatives of the firms involved.
The vehicles, which will be used mainly for distribution between the production plants of leading pharmaceutical companies in Scandinavia and the United Kingdom, as well as for the international routes to Benelux and Germany, are equipped with DVS (Direct Vision Standard) cameras, maximum capacity of LNG storage for a distance of 1,600 km with biomethane supply, Safety Cab Lock for the safety of drivers during night stops, Hi-Cruise for predictive driving, geolocation and integrated navigation, and automatic climate control system. In addition, they can count on Iveco On, the portal designed to facilitate access to the brand’s wide range of connected services, and the Iveco On Easy Way application to optimize life on board.
Alessandro Oitana, Manager of the Medium and Heavy Business Line of Iveco Italia, stated: “We are proud that our S-WAYs delivered to Riboni RBN srl can contribute to an international transport capable of satisfying any need, from customer productivity to the comfort and safety of the driver. In addition, thanks to the use of LNG, advantageous results are also obtained for the protection of the environment in the face of a circular economy and an immediate energy transition, values in which we firmly believe”.
For his part, the General Director of Riboni RGN srl, Alberto Riboni, commented: “We chose this model because we were looking for an industrial vehicle for international travel capable of offering innovative solutions to improve the quality of life on board of our drivers. With a range of 1,600 km with a biomethane refueling, general assistance throughout the European territory, monitoring plans for our units, constant remote training for fleet management and continuous improvement plans for driving style, the Iveco brand has become become our essential partner of reference. The choice was also bolstered by the possibility of using biomethane to power our trucks for increasingly sustainable transportation.”
