USA, Michigan
Sterling® Set-Back 113 with Natural Gas can save up to $6,000 in fuel and operating costs
Sterling Truck Corporation has rolled out a new natural gas
(NG)-fueled tractor. The Sterling® Set-Back 113 fueled with Natural Gas
is ideal for port operations, as well as natural gas utilities and
municipalities. An OEM factory-built product, this truck is powered by
the Cummins Westport ISL G.The Cummins Westport ISL G, an 8.9 liter stoichiometric cooled-exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) engine, offers low emissions without sacrificing performance and efficiency.
Natural gas technology can save an estimated $6,000 in annual fuel
and operating costs per truck. Customers in states such as California
will also benefit from tax incentives for alternative fuel vehicles.
Fuel providers take advantage of these incentives, too, which means
that accessibility to NG fuel is on the rise.
“Due to deterioration in air quality, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long
Beach have embraced the use of alternative fuels in commercial
vehicles. At the same time, utility companies and municipalities
throughout North America have shown increased interest in green
transportation technology,” said Richard Shearing, manager of product
strategy for Sterling Truck Corporation. “By introducing the Set-Back
113 with Natural Gas, we’re giving our customers a hard-working truck
that reduces both costs and environmental emissions.”
The Cummins Westport ISL G, an 8.9 liter stoichiometric cooled-exhaust
gas recirculation (EGR) engine, offers the lowest emissions available
in the industry without sacrificing top-level performance and
efficiency. Available in ratings up to 320 hp, the ISL G already meets
EPA 2010 standards with 85 percent lower NOx emissions than the C Gas
Plus engine and features the highest power-to-weight ratio in class
with an optimized turbocharger. The ISL G also features a
maintenance-free exhaust system with a three-way catalyst (TWC). No
further technology or after treatment will be required to meet 2010
emissions standards.
“NG technology has come a long way. Buses have been using it for years,
but these next-generation NG powertrains have more power because less
air is needed for combustion,” said Shearing. “Plus, the technology
simply burns cleaner.”
“By introducing this new truck, we have helped shape the future of
clean technology,” said Shearing. “And with an expanded line of Class
3-8 vehicles, including the Sterling 360 low-cab-over engine, Class 4-5
Bullet™, Acterra® and Set-Back and Set-Forward L-Line trucks, our
customers can spec a Sterling for all their applications.”
"The Sterling natural gas
trucks will provide a clean, low emission solution for medium-duty
applications in short-haul, port operations, as well as natural gas
utilities and municipal fleets", added Guan Saw, President of CWI.
