Volvo Trucks has secured an order for 500 FH Aero gas-powered trucks from German transport company Reinert Logistics, highlighting growing European demand for renewable fuels in heavy-duty transport.
The agreement was signed at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Hanover, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027.
It follows Reinert Logistics’ experience operating an initial fleet of 50 Volvo gas-powered trucks. The company said the vehicles’ performance in daily operations, competitive fuel costs and Volvo’s service network influenced its decision to expand the fleet.
“We recognised early on that bio-LNG was the right solution for us,” Reinert Logistics founder and owner René Reinert said.
“Being able to operate our trucks with a locally produced fuel made from manure, organic waste or biogenic residues is simply brilliant.”
Reinert said the company’s operational experience had reinforced its commitment to bio-LNG, supported by Volvo’s service network for gas-powered trucks.
Gas truck sales continue to rise
Volvo Trucks said 2025 was its strongest sales year for gas-powered trucks and expects volumes to rise again in 2026.
The manufacturer has now delivered more than 10,000 gas-powered trucks globally. Its gas engine technology is available across the heavy-duty Volvo FM, FH and FH Aero ranges.
The trucks can operate on conventional liquefied natural gas or bio-LNG produced from organic waste. Depending on the fuel source and production pathway, Volvo says bio-LNG can reduce well-to-wheel carbon dioxide emissions by up to 100 per cent compared with diesel.
“We see an increase in demand for our gas-powered trucks and we are pleased and honoured to have Reinert Logistics as a customer and partner,” Volvo Trucks Head of Product Management Jan Hjelmgren said.
“Volvo’s gas engine technology is a leading solution in terms of power, torque, engine response and fuel efficiency.”
Hjelmgren said the Reinert order demonstrated that more sustainable transport could already provide a cost-effective option for fleet operators.
Up to 1,000 kilometres between refuelling stops
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks can travel up to 1,000 kilometres on a single tank, although real-world range will depend on factors including weather, vehicle weight, wind resistance and driver performance.
That range makes the technology suitable for long-haul freight, regional distribution and construction fleets where battery-electric trucks may not yet meet every operational requirement.
The business case is also being supported by an expanding European refuelling network and greater access to bio-LNG. Volvo pointed to Germany, Norway, Finland and Sweden as markets with established infrastructure.
According to figures cited by Volvo from the German gas and hydrogen association, bio-LNG represented approximately 98.5 per cent of the fuel sold through German LNG filling stations during 2025.
For Australian fleet operators, the order illustrates how renewable combustion fuels can form part of a broader decarbonisation strategy when fuel supply, infrastructure and vehicle utilisation align.
It also reinforces Volvo Trucks’ multi-technology approach, which combines battery-electric and fuel-cell electric vehicles with combustion engines powered by renewable fuels.
