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AS 24: THE EUROPEAN DIESEL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK FOR PROFESSIONALS
AS 24, a major player in the distribution of diesel fuel for HGVs, offers road transport professionals a range of quality diesel fuels tailored to their needs – Diesel, Red Diesel, Low-temperature diesel* (seasonal availability).
DIESEL REFUELLING WITH AS 24:
AS 24 facilitates refuelling with Diesel and Red Diesel.
Our infrastructure is suitable for HGVs:
Wide lanes for easier manoeuvring.
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High-flow nozzle for Diesel
(10 m3/hour).
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Twin tank filling for faster refuelling.
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Diesel and Red Diesel available from the same pump to optimise time spent at the station.
DIESEL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AT AS 24
Quality control of diesel fuel is a key consideration for AS 24, to ensure that customers receive quality diesel fuel every time they fill up.
Quality control is carried out by our selected suppliers in refineries and depots according to rigorous procedures. AS 24 then carries out analyses at its stations.
WHAT IS DIESEL?
Diesel is first and foremost a source of energy used in internal combustion engines. It is also a technical fluid essential for the vehicle to work properly. It meets precise specifications:
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Combustion properties. | Image
Lubricating power. |
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Sulphur content (environmental impact). | Image
Oxidation behaviour (stability over time). |
It is a product regulated by European legislation:
- Standard EN 590 defines the quality of automotive diesel and Red diesel.
- Standard EN 14214 defines the quality of biodiesels that can be incorporated into diesel fuels
Lastly, diesel is a formulated product with many components:
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Over 93% of fossil hydrocarbons | Image
Up to 7% biodiesel | Image
0.1% additives |
varies according to national regulations and distributors | ||
DIESEL FUEL CHARACTERISTICS
DIESEL FUEL CHARACTERISTICS
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Cetane number of at least 51: Impacts the quality of combustion (start-up, noise, pollutants). | Image
Cold resistance (Winter quality): Impacts engine start-up in winter. |
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Low sulphur content: Secures the operation of the catalytic converter, the particle filter and the reduction of pollutants. | Image
Lubricating power: Impacts the durability of various engine components (injection system, etc.) |
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Oxidation behaviour and storage stability over time: Impacts the quality of combustion, fouling of storage tanks and engines. |
RED DIESEL OR OFF-ROAD DIESEL (ORD)
RED DIESEL OR OFF-ROAD DIESEL (ORD)
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In France, since November 2011, all non-road mobile machinery and refrigeration units fitted to HGVs have been required by law to use diesel with a sulphur content of less than 10 mg/kg. As a result, these machines have to be fuelled with ORD, a red-coloured diesel fuel that is taxed at a lower rate.
Other European countries, such as Belgium, the UK, Ireland and Spain, also use rebated diesel for refrigeration units. The AS 24 network distributes this type of diesel in all these countries.
DIESEL IN COLD WEATHER: GOOD ADVICE FOR PROFESSIONAL VEHICLES
DIESEL IN COLD WEATHER: GOOD ADVICE FOR PROFESSIONAL VEHICLES
The cloud point for diesel is -5°C between October and March and +5°C between April and September. This is the temperature at which the first crystals form in the diesel fuel.
The cold filter plugging point for diesel is -15°C between October and March and 0°C between April and September. This is the temperature at which the first crystals clog the diesel filter.
At the start of winter
- Optimise supplies to fill up with winter diesel before the first cold spells arrive.
- Consult the owner’s manuals to check the vehicle’s specific winter requirements.
- Use a lubricating oil that meets the manufacturer’s recommendations for winter use.
- Install insulation on overhead pipes and on the volumetric pump to protect them from the cold.
- Use underground storage, protected from the cold, in preference to overhead storage. Consider using a mobile tank protected from the cold.
In cold weather
- Check tyre pressure regularly.
- Check that vehicle filters (free of water and paraffin wax) and storage units are in good condition. Clean them if necessary.
- Let the engine run for a few minutes before setting off, and drive at moderate speed for the first few miles. This will allow the engine’s gradual increase in temperature.
- A full tank will be less sensitive to cold during the night: remember to top up at the end of the day.
- Park vehicles away from wind and cold to minimise heat loss. If vehicles cannot be sheltered, park them side by side to limit the impact of the wind.
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Electricity
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AS 24 supports you in the energy transition and helps you to reduce the impact of HGVs on the environment through green electricity.
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HVO100 - XTL
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AS 24 supports you in the energy transition and helps you to reduce the impact of HGVs on the environment through biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), an immediate solution to the energy transition.
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LNG
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AS 24 offers LNG stations located mainly on the main European corridors.
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bioCNG-CNG
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AS 24 offers a diversified multi-energy range, in particular through the availability of compressed natural gas and biogas at its HGV stations in France and Europe.
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ADBLUE®
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The distribution of AdBlue® is essential for the operation of the new generations of HGVs. AS 24 is expanding its network and supporting transport professionals.