LNG truck
Danmel Transport recently started driving a 400 hp Scania G410 LNG 4×2 tractor past the dairy farms in North Holland that have joined the dairy cooperative CONO Kaasmakers. With the use of this liquid natural gas, the most sustainable fossil fuel, an environmental gain of about 20 percent less CO2 emissions is expected. Moreover, in the future the engine can easily be switched to biofuel.

Semi-trailer with battery
In addition, the RMO combination consists of an innovative trailer that is equipped with its own battery. As a result, the milk is no longer pumped from the farm's milk tank to the tanker using a running motor, but completely on electricity from this battery. The energy that is released during driving, such as during braking, is used to charge the battery. The noise level of well below 60 dB(A) (comparable to a coffee machine or electric toothbrush) guarantees a whisper-quiet operation and thus sleep for the dairy farmer, which is important considering the 24/7 transport activities. Thanks to the battery trailer, the tractor has room left over for additional LNG tanks, thus considerably increasing the action radius.

Better service
Mart de Waard, owner of Danmel Transport, about the sustainable RMO combination: "CONO attaches importance to sustainable developments throughout the chain. However, I wanted this extension primarily because it allows me to improve my service in terms of sustainability and noise reduction. An additional advantage is that this truck is already suitable for the future use of biofuel without any conversion."

Grietsje Hoekstra, Sustainability Manager at CONO Kaasmakers says: "We find it important that our partners take steps in the field of sustainability and continue to stimulate this. With this combination, Danmel contributes in general to the climate objectives of the transport sector, and in particular makes a positive contribution to the total footprint of our cheese."