S U S TA I N A B L E P O N P R O D U C T S
Volkswagen Group
C O N T I N E N TA L
MAN
The product ranges of Volkswagen, Volkswagen
Commercial Vehicles, Audi, SEAT and Škoda include an
increasing number of fuel efficient models. Diesels vehicles
which have, amongst other things, a lower air resistance, higher gear ratios,
and tyres with a lower rolling resistance, guarantee a lower fuel consumption
and therefore lower CO2emissions. Due to the standard closed particulate
filter, the fine particle emissions are virtually nil. In addition, Volkswagen Group
is introducing clean diesel (Euro VI, mandatory in Europe from 2014)
with the DeNox catalyst in its range from 2009. Petrol engines will
become smaller but more powerful. This so-called downsizing is also
accompanied by a lower fuel consumption. The revolutionary DSG
transmission, which has seven gears, is the first automatic gear box with
a lower fuel consumption than that of a manual gear box.
Furthermore, Volkswagen in particular has a wide range of models that are
suitable for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Natural gas is the cleanest type
of fossil car fuel. For example, its nitrogen oxide emissions are 80 percent
lower than those of diesel, and there are no particle emissions. Natural gas
vehicles are not only suitable for natural gas, but can also run on biogas and
petrol.
Tyre manufacturer Continental is actively working on lowering the rolling resistance of the tyres
for both private and commercial vehicles, without
compromising safety. By lowering the rolling resistance, Continental
directly contributes to a lower fuel consumption and therefore to lower
emissions. The rolling resistance of the ContiEcoContact 3 is substantially lower than that of its predecessor. This is why all Volkswagen
BlueMotion models are fitted with this type of tyres as standard.
The tyres on the commercial vehicles also offer spectacular savings. The
rolling resistance of Continental's latest generation of tyres is five percent lower. For a normal truck and trailer that transports goods throughout Europe, this results in a significant reduction of the annual cost, and
considerably lower CO2emissions.
Continental's new inner liner for the 385/65 R22.5 HTR2 trailer tyre is
an important innovation. It ensures that the tyre keeps its optimum pressure for 50 percent longer, extending the life of the tyre and lowering
the fuel consumption.
MAN is continuously working to reduce CO2 emissions by making its trucks increasingly aerodynamic,
lighter, and more economic to run, and by continuing
to increase the efficiency of the trans axle. In addition, it is developing alternative hybrid trans axles. The development of the "EuroCombi",
where one lorry pulls more volume/weight contributes to a more efficient
use of fuel and therefore fewer CO2 emissions. MAN is currently providing
a number of these vehicles in these trials.
MAN also has a wide range of clean, economic buses and coaches.
The buses, which run on diesel or natural gas, easily fall within the EEV
standards, and MAN is currently wrapping up the development stage of
the hybrid bus. With the Lion's City bus, MAN has combined eighty years
of experience with natural gas engines into one vehicle. Public transport
company Connexxion currently has eighty of them in service in Haarlem,
and Veolia, Arriva, HTMand QBUZZ are or are going to use these buses
as well. Recent TNO studies have shown that this particular bus/biogas
combination is the most environmentally friendly bus available. Its emissions
currently contain the lowest number of harmful particles, and are CO2
neutral. MAN is expecting to deliver large numbers of buses fuelled by
natural gas over the coming years.
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C ate r p illa r
With ACERT Technology, Caterpillar machines and
engines now have a precisely controlled, more efficient combustion cycle. The result: lower emissions and
a lower fuel consumption. Thus, Pon Equipment already supplies machines
that not only meet the strict regulations of Stage 3A, but also meets the
Stage 3B regulations that will come into effect in 2010.
But Caterpillar looks further than just the engine. The unique Caterpillar
Accugrade system helps the machinist move material in the most efficient
way. Result? An increase in productivity of up to 40 percent and a proportional reduction in fuel consumption.
At Pon Power too, ACERT technology takes care of a cleaner combustion
cycle in the Caterpillar ship's engines. The Texel ferry, for example, uses
second generation biofuel GTL.
LINDE
Linde supplies electric fork-lift trucks that are cleaner, quieter, and more comfortable than versions with
a combustion engine. Linde offers a wide range of electricpowered fork-lift and pallet trucks with a lifting capacity of
up to 6,000 kg.
M A N C OM B I N E S 8 0 Y E A R S
O F E XP E R I E N C E W I T H
N AT U R A L G A S E N G I N E S
IN THE LION'S CITY BUS
Our manufacturers are continuously trying to make their
products more energy efficient and cleaner in their use. In
some cases, however, these developments are not fast enough
for us, in which case Pon makes it its own responsibility
to do something about it. The Dutch market in general,
and our customers in specific, rightly insist that we do our
utmost in this regard. This is why Pon discusses its vision of
the future and the relevant market developments with the
manufacturers, thus speeding up the sustainability process. We also inform the manufacturers of specific customer
requirements, and initiate new product pilots.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Pon's Vision
PO N ' S S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y M I S S I O N
Thinking about and working on sustainability dominates the 21st Century.
This is mainly due to the fact that the air quality is insufficient in many places,
the increase of CO2 emissions is explosive, and the finite stocks of fossil fuel are
pushing the longterm prices up. Pon has responded by outlining plans for a
far-reaching sustainability mission, not only for its own organisation, but also with
regard to the products and services it supplies.
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y B Y P O N
On top of the improvement of our sustainable offers to the market,
it goes without saying that we are also taking measures to make our
own operations more sustainable. That is: practice what you preach.
Moreover, Pon reached its current position by always being open to
new developments and paying attention to what goes on in society.
And since Pon is a family-run business, it is also aware of the importance of the well-being of the future generations.
It only uses green electricity, for instance, which means that the
total power consumption of all Dutch Pon businesses is sustain-
Photograph: Hans Fonk
able. Through the purchase of "green certificates", we force our
energy suppliers to generate the electricity we use in a sustainable way, by using solar or wind energy, for example. In addition,
all Pon's subsidiaries have been given the task to increase the
sustainability of their operational management. The construction
of buildings with (earth) heat pumps and the installation of
low-energy lighting with motion detectors in existing buildings
are only a few examples.
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Looking forward to future technology
The general expectations are that electricity will increasingly play a
part in the running of cars, buses, ships and fork-lift trucks. They will
be powered by a battery, charged from a plug socket that increasingly
delivers green electricity. Or by a fuel cell that produces electricity out of
hydrogen.
For heavier equipment such as trucks and earthmovers, 2nd and 3rd
generation biofuels will increasingly play an important part over the
coming decades.
products and applications across the market, and to constantly encourage further innovation, involving both customers and manufacturers. It
is a strategy with three spearheads:
Sustainable trio
In the mean time, Pon considers it its task to offer energy-conserving
Pon's employees, who are specifically trained on sustainability, will
transfer their knowledge and attitude to the market.
• Technology - for example particulate filters, catalytic converters, aerodynamics, economical, clean engines
• Fuels - for example natural gas, biofuels and electricity
• Behaviour - changing it through, for example, active systems or
training
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Pon as initiator of sustainability
Manure = biogas = electricity
In the Netherlands Pon supplies MAN biogas generator sets, which produce green energy from biogas. Biogas that is, for instance,
produced through manure fermentation. By now, forty of these generator sets can produce 88 Megawatts in green electricity. This is
sufficient to supply 26,500 households with electricity. Biogas is a biofuel made from refuse. Pon expects that in future, this type of
fuel will be increasingly used to power buses and cars.
About Pon ::
Pon is one of the largest family-run companies in the Netherlands. With more than 10,000 employees in eleven different countries, we do our
best to present our (potential) customers with the best possible offers each day. These offers are based on the sale of top products by the best
manufacturers, and the provision of additional services such as repair, leasing, renting and financing. Our staff makes all the difference; they are
proud to work for the brands and for Pon.
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