The FINANCIAL — It was just one year ago that the Econic underwent a comprehensive upgrade with new diesel engines as well as a new suspension, frame, electronics and a revised cab. Mercedes-Benz has now gone one better with its special-purpose waste collection/short-radius distribution vehicle: the Econic NGT Euro VI with its new M 936 G engine will be launched in August at “Elmia Lastbil Jönköping” in Sweden – an international trade fair for the transport industry from 20 to 23 August 2014.
It will make its second major international appearance at Germany’s IAA Commercial Vehicles exhibition. The new six-cylinder in-line powerplant delivers the same performance as a diesel engine while at the same time setting a new benchmark in terms of noise and exhaust emissions, according to Daimler AG.
For Mercedes-Benz, sustainability and resource conservation are key to its corporate philosophy. That’s why the Econic NGT (Natural Gas Technology) has been in successful international operation since 2002, with over 1400 units in service.Whether running on fossil-based natural gas or biogas from renewable resources – the Econic far exceeds the required standards while ensuring that urban centres remain clean and environmentally friendly.
Consequently, with its new, state-of-the-art generation of engines, Mercedes-Benz has also further developed the gas drive to comply with Euro VI standards. The result is the new Econic NGT in 1830 and 2630 variants, according to Daimler AG.
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