The Energytruck, a travelling exhibition organised by the Gas Museum, arrives in the region of Murcia
The Energytruck, a large sustainable truck designed by the Gas Natural Fenosa Foundation Gas Museum, offers a visual and interactive introduction to what energy is and how we can consume it responsibly.
From 6 to 17 March, this travelling exhibition will be visiting the municipalities of Murcia, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Águilas, Lorca and Jumilla, and admission is free of charge.
Gas Natural Fenosa Foundation's Gas Museum has designed an exhibition entitled Energytruck, which has visited more than 100 municipalities in Spain since January 2016. It informs the general public about energy, the environment and industrial heritage in a fun and interactive way. through educational activities run by specialised educators. This exhibition vehicle is touring the Region of Murcia for the first time, from 6 to 17 March, visiting the municipalities of Murcia, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Águilas, Lorca and Jumilla.
The Energytruck's first stop will be at Plaza de la Cruz Roja in the City of Murcia on 6 and 7 March; it will then move on to Paseo Alfonso XII – Plaza Héroes de Cavite, in Cartagena, on 8 and 9 March; and then Plaza de Callao in Mazarrón, on 10 March. After a two-day break, the Energytruck will then continue on to Paseo de la Constitución in Águilas, on 13 and 14 March. On 15 and 16 March, the exhibition will be set up on Alameda de la Constitución in Lorca; while its final stop in the region will be on Avenida Reyes Católicos (behind the Central Food Market) in Jumilla, on 17 March. At every stop, it will be open to the public from 9 am to 2 pm and then from 4 pm to 7 pm, alternating visits from the general public with pre-arranged visits from schools and social groups.
Educational and environmental development
The aim of this Gas Natural Fenosa Foundation project is to contribute to the educational, environmental and cultural development of society, showing what energy is and how we can practice responsible energy consumption in a visual and interactive way. It looks back at the past to show the historic changes and social progress that followed the arrival of gas and electricity, and also looks forward to the future, to reveal what energy will be like in the years to come.
The truck is equipped with a natural gas twin engine that produces between 15% and 20% less CO2 than conventional diesel engines.
The 70-square-metre mobile exhibition boasts a wide range of technological equipment, including audio-visual, interactive and multimedia content, as well as information panels. Visitors will be able to experiment with the content through practical activities centred around them. The project also includes workshops and educational activities led by specialised educators, who will share their knowledge of science and technology. The activities, which are free, are suitable for all ages and adapted for people with disabilities.
Travelling around the whole of Spain
The Energytruck will reach the region of Murcia for the first time after having visited other regions such as Castilla-La Mancha, Galicia, the Community of Madrid, Extremadura, Andalusia, Catalonia, Castile and León, the Valencian Community, the Basque Country and La Rioja.
Since it was launched in January 2016, the Energytruck travelling exhibition has been visited by over 73,950 people. More than 33,750 primary, secondary and vocational training students have taken part through their schools, and over 40,150 people have done so through various social groups or on days open to the public.
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