At the recent IAA Transportation fair in Hanover, Germany, transport company Reinert Logistics signed a contract for 500 Volvo FH Aero gas-powered trucks, with deliveries starting in 2027. The order came after operating a first fleet of 50 Volvo gas-powered trucks, where the positive experience in everyday use and fuel prices influenced the logistics company’s purchasing decision.

“We recognized early on that bio-LNG was the right solution for us. Being able to operate our trucks with a locally produced fuel made from manure, organic waste or biogenic residues is simply brilliant. Our experience in daily operations has reinforced our determination to continue consistently along this path – also because Volvo Trucks has an excellent service network for gas-powered trucks,” said René Reinert, founder and owner of the company, at the contract signing in Hannover.

In total, Volvo Trucks has delivered more than 10,000 gas-powered trucks globally. Volvo’s gas engines are offered in the heavy-duty Volvo FM, FH, and FH Aero ranges, and can run on conventional LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) or bio-LNG, a non-fossil gas derived from organic waste.

“We see a strong demand for our gas-powered trucks and we are pleased and honored to have Reinert Logistics as a customer and partner. Volvo’s gas engine technology is a leading solution in terms of power, torque, engine response, and fuel efficiency. This order shows that more sustainable transport can be a highly cost-effective alternative already today,” says Jan Hjelmgren, Head of Product Management at Volvo Trucks.

Up to 1,000 km* on one tank

Volvo’s gas-powered trucks can travel up to 1,000 kilometers on a single tank, making them well suited for long-haul and regional distribution, as well as construction operations. They are a practical alternative to other low-emission solutions at a time when transport operators and freight buyers are seeking more sustainable options.

In several countries, there is already a well-developed network of gas filling stations and rapidly expanding access to bio-LNG. Some examples are Germany, Norway, Finland, and Sweden where all gas filling stations now offer the fuel. According to data from the German gas and hydrogen association, bio-LNG accounted for around 98.5 percent of the fuel sold at German LNG filling stations in 2025**.

This enables many users to achieve CO2 reductions of up to 100% (Well to Wheel). In markets where there is public support for renewable fuels and low emissions, and tax incentives are available, bio-LNG becomes a highly cost-effective alternative.

Volvo Trucks’ strategy for decarbonization includes battery-electric, fuel-cell electric, and combustion engines using renewable fuels. 

*Range depends on external conditions such as the weather and wind resistance, as well as other factors such as total weight of the truck and the driver’s performance.

** Gas und Wasserstoff Wirtschaft (German Gas and Hydrogen Industry Association), press release 18 February 2026

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