Hebrew daily "Yediot Ahronot" reports that the Ministry of Transport is conducting a test of natural gas-powered trucks, with a view to approving imports of these vehicles. The importers of Mercedes, Scania, and Iveco trucks have already applied for import licenses for natural gas-powered trucks.
The Ministry of Transport is preparing the import requirements for the trucks, including the necessary infrastructures, maintenance, and safety measures.
When the trial is completed and conclusions have been drawn, regular imports of natural gas-powered trucks and cars will be permitted.
Delek Gas, a unit of Delek Group Ltd. (TASE: DLEKG), controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva, who controls of one of Israel's main natural gas companies through its rights in the Tamar and Leviathan fields, is urging the use of natural gas for transportation. Delek Gas and the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources will build the first natural gas fuel station at the company's site in Ashdod. Six more natural gas fuel stations are planned nationwide by the end of 2014.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on August 25, 2013
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