Volvo Trucks has reported its strongest year yet for gas-powered lorries, with 2025 marking a record for global sales. Since introducing the technology in 2018, the manufacturer has now supplied more than 10,000 gas-fuelled trucks worldwide. The UK currently leads demand, followed by Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway and France, while emerging markets such as India and parts of Latin America are showing steady growth.
The company’s gas engines are available across its heavy-duty FM, FH and FH Aero models. These vehicles can operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) or bio-LNG, a renewable alternative produced from organic waste. Volvo says its engines, based on the proven D13 platform, deliver performance comparable to diesel in terms of power and torque, while significantly lowering carbon emissions.
With a range of up to 1,000 kilometres on a single tank, the trucks are suited to long-distance haulage, regional distribution and construction work. Expanding refuelling infrastructure across countries including Germany, Norway, Finland and Sweden has made adoption easier, particularly as many stations now offer bio-LNG. In regions where tax incentives support renewable fuels, the switch can also be financially attractive.
Volvo’s gas models use High Pressure Direct Injection technology and a small amount of ignition fuel, which can be HVO to further cut emissions. Gas-powered vehicles form part of Volvo’s broader strategy, alongside battery-electric and fuel-cell technologies, to achieve net-zero tailpipe emissions by 2040.
