GAZelle NN with gas engine is presented

Within the framework of the X International Gas Forum held in St. Petersburg, the Gorky Automobile Plant presented new models of commercial vehicles running on compressed natural gas. This is a light commercial vehicle "GAZelle NN CNG" and a medium-duty truck "GAZon Next CNG 10 t", according to the press service of GAZ.

GAZelle NN CNG vehicle is equipped with an upgraded EvoTech 3.0 gas-petrol engine. An increase in the working volume of the power unit to 3 liters (compared to 2.7 liters in the previous version of the engine - EvoTech 2.7) made it possible to increase the power to 122 hp when driving on gasoline (when driving on compressed gas - 106.8 hp). Gas cylinders of the first type with a total volume from 26 cubic meters (all-metal van) to 42 cubic meters (onboard modifications) are installed on the car. The vehicle's range is up to 750 km, including 300 km on gas.

The GAZon Next CNG vehicle with a total weight of 10 tons is made in the form of a chassis for the installation of special superstructures. Gas cylinders are located vertically, directly behind the car cab. This arrangement of cylinders leaves a maximum of space for the installation of special superstructures. On the basis of this chassis, dump trucks, tank trucks, garbage trucks, combined road vehicles and other variants of special equipment will be produced. The vehicle is equipped with a YaMZ-534 CNG gas engine (maximum power - 170 hp, maximum torque - 600 Nm).

Compressed gas is the most cost-effective type of fuel used in commercial transport; its use provides a 40-60% reduction in operating costs (depending on the mileage and the characteristics of a particular model) compared to gasoline and diesel fuel. Installation of LPG equipment at the factory with maximum compliance with safety requirements provides a full-fledged warranty and an extension of the engine's service life by 1.5-2 times. At the same time, the level of emissions of toxic substances into the environment is reduced 10 times.