"Indonesia is the first country to adapt the B35 program, with the aim of overcoming the impacts of climate change. This is in accordance with our motto in UD Trucks to provide a better life for the planet and society and for logistics," Deputy Director of PT UD Astra Motors Indonesia Rahmat Samulo noted in an official statement, Monday.
UD Trucks is committed to launching vehicles meeting the B35 standard, as was accomplished since last year. By implementing the use of B35 biodiesel, Indonesia can gradually reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and switch to environmentally friendly fuels.
"Through this Quester Euro 5, we are sure that the customers of UD Trucks can continue to use our products for their business," Samulo affirmed.
The Japanese commercial vehicle company has been making all-out preparations since March 24, 2022, through the launch of the Quester product line with Euro 5 emission standards.
UD Trucks presents the Quester Euro 5 models designed according to the Euro 5 emission standards by using the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. The system ensures lower exhaust emissions with minimized nitrogen oxides (NOX).
The SCR technology uses B35 diesel fuel while maintaining exhaust emissions since exhaust gas processing is conducted in the sewer, specifically through a catalytic converter that converts NOX into nitrogen gas and water vapor by injecting AdBlue liquid into the exhaust gas.
UD Trucks Indonesia believes that the performance and efficiency of the engine will remain the same since all additional components only work after the exhaust gases leave the engine.
Head of Marketing and Business Development UD Astra Motor Indonesia Christine Arifin believes that by launching the Quester product line with Euro 5 emission standards, they will be able to adapt to current developments through the use of B35 fuel.
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