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HMK Bilcon validated full fuel truck systems for Arctic defence at -32 °C

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03 August 2026 | Force Technology

Cold testing prompted design changes and updated routines that now define the baseline for all future HMK Bilcon fuel truck deliveries, regardless of customer or climate.

Challenge:
Swedish Armed Forces required proof of –32 °C performance of HMK Bilcon's fuel truck.

Solution:
Cold climate testing enabled targeted updates to ensure the truck could pass on-site performance testing in extreme cold.

Result:
HMK Bilcon established a new product standard now applied across all future deliveries of its fuel trucks.

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