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FPT Industrial, Iveco and Snam agree on the decarbonisation of transport with the use of biomethane, natural gas and hydrogen The agreement calls for collaboration between the three partners, active throughout the entire supply chain, from engines (with FPT Industrial) and commercial vehicles (Iveco) to distribution infrastructure and services (Snam). 11/4/2020
 A FPT Industrial engine.
FPT Industrial and IVECO, the two brands of CNH Industrial NV that design and manufacture engines and commercial vehicles respectively, together with Snam, one of the main energy infrastructure operators in the world, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for technological and commercial cooperation with the in order to contribute to the decarbonisation of the transport sector both in Italy and internationally through the development of biomobility (biomethane and natural gas) and hydrogen. First, the understanding requires a collaboration between the three partners, active throughout the entire supply chain, from engines (with FPT Industrial) and commercial vehicles (IVECO) to distribution and service infrastructure (Snam, through Snam4Mobility), to promote the central role of mobility with natural gas (bioCNG and bioLNG) and hydrogen. This will include innovative business models aimed at offering end-to-end solutions for light and heavy commercial vehicles, as well as buses. The objective is to develop integrated sustainable mobility to promote greater use of alternative propulsion vehicles, with a shared strategy of collaborative vehicle development and distribution network. In this way, the collaboration will also focus on the collection of studies designed to plan and experiment with innovative refueling solutions, technologies and infrastructure for fleets and professional customers. In addition, FPT Industrial, IVECO and Snam plan to collaborate on sustainable mobility projects in the field of local public transport and public services. In this context, other initiatives that combine commitment and promotion with institutions at regional, national and European level will aim to facilitate the expansion of sustainable mobility solutions based on natural gas and hydrogen. Pierpaolo Biffali, Vice President of Product Engineering, FPT Industrial, stated: “We have always been a pioneer in the field of reciprocating engines and have 20 years of experience in developing natural gas technology. We are market leaders, we have sold more than 50,000 methane and biomethane engines and we have the most powerful 100% natural gas engine for commercial vehicles: the 460 hp Cursor 13. Already now, our biomethane powered Engines can reduce CO2 emissions to near zero, supporting the challenge against climate change. We believe that hydrogen is key in the medium and long term, especially for the long-distance transport sector. As a testament to our commitment to hydrogen-powered technology, FPT Industrial and IVECO are part of H2Haul (a European project to introduce and use hydrogen trucks for road transport), thus continuing to provide zero-emission solutions for heavy-duty applications. . This research will yield significant results, paving the way for the development of this type of technology in the not too distant future. We are confident that, thanks to this understanding, together we can create a more sustainable future ”. Marco Liccardo, Vice President of IVECO's Global Medium and Heavy Truck Product Line, stated: “IVECO has always been at the forefront of decarbonization in the heavy transport industry towards zero emissions. It is a transformation that has already begun and in which hydrogen plays a leading role. Today, in fact, we look to the future knowing that natural gas and biomethane are a fundamental enabling factor and a bridge to hydrogen, which will provide the solution for long-distance transport in view of the strict European emission reduction targets. by 2025. and consistent with our joint effort with Nikola to launch our fuel cell heavy truck by 2023. Therefore, this collaboration with Snam represents a further step in IVECO's commitment to sustainable mobility and is an opportunity to develop the necessary infrastructure within the Italian supply chain ”. Alessio Torelli, CEO of Snam4Mobility, stated: “With this agreement, we intend to strengthen the role of natural gas as an immediate solution for reducing emissions, leveraging Italian leadership in this sector, and developing biomethane, and subsequently hydrogen, as key solutions. for sustainable mobility in the future, especially in the case of heavy vehicles. Through Snam4Mobility, we are building an increasingly widespread distribution infrastructure that is already serving biomobility and will soon be serving hydrogen. Through our commercial alliances, such as the one we are undertaking with FPT Industrial and IVECO, we want to collaborate with key players in the sector to grow and develop technology within the value chain at an international level, helping to reduce polluting emissions and achieve the climate . change objectives for the benefit of the community ”. The agreement may be subject to other binding agreements, in which the parties will describe the terms and conditions for the implementation of the projects. FPT Industrial is a CNH Industrial brand, dedicated to the design, production and sale of propellants for road and off-road vehicles, marine applications and power generation. The company employs more than 8,000 people around the world, in ten manufacturing plants and seven R&D centers. FPT Industrial's sales network consists of 73 distributors and more than 800 service centers in nearly 100 countries. A broad product offering, including six engine ranges from 42hp to 1,006hp, transmissions with a maximum torque of 200Nm to 500Nm, front and rear axles from 2 to 32 tonnes GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT Industrial offers the most complete range of natural gas engines on the market for industrial applications, including engine ranges from 136 hp to 460 hp. This wide offering and a close approach to R&D activities make FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial engines.
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