The methane gas-powered vehicles, which will be delivered in several stages, will be used by TNT for its express courier activities in the Rome area as well as other parts of Central Italy.

The Daily Natural Power offers the same high performance, power and torque of the diesel model but with an estimated fuel cost reduction of 40%. It also offers a reduction in CO2 emissions of 5-8%, which meets and exceeds the requirements of Euro VI legislation and will reduce the emissions of the TNT fleet by 370 tonnes of CO2 per year. 

Uffe Ekstedt, CEO of TNT Express Italy, said: ‘This deal is an example of our shared commitment with our partners: methane is the best short and mid-term solution for the reduction of harmful emissions and is an effective alternative with regard to the high costs of fuel and transport.’

TNT Express Italy uses 2,900 vans for parcels delivery in Italy. An estimated 63% of these vehicles are Euro IV and V compliant and 18% are Euro III compliant. The company renewed 8% of its fleet in 2011.