New Scania R-series: Real time advice saves fuel
“Scania Driver Support encourages all truck drivers to improve their driving,” says Claes Åkerlund, the man in charge of Scania’s global driver training. And an improved driving style saves fuel.
Archive for September, 2009
New Scania R-series: Sharper look with improved fuel economy
After more than 200,000 truck delivered to markets across the globe, the top-of-the-line Scania R-series gets a new and more dynamic frontal styling. Better fuel economy is one of many advantages.
3 questions to Kristofer Hansén, Head of Styling and Industrial Design
Meet the designer behind the new R-series truck
New Scania R-series: Reflecting the truck driver’s needs
Being a field test driver for Scania involves absolute confidentiality, attention to detail and commitment to providing ongoing feedback as to functionality and cab design. The result is a truck that reflects the truck driver’s needs.
New Scania R-series: Improved truck driver station – and sleeping comfort
To help the truck driver while on the road, designers have found smart solutions for easily accessible storage, and have improved the design of controls and instruments. And a substantially improved sleeping comfort.
3 questions to Hanna Johansson, head of vehicle ergonomics
Meet the designer behind the interior in the new R-series truck
New Scania R-series: Faster gearchanges and precision clutch control
“The new Scania Opticruise is a major step forward with a focus on supporting the truck driver to do an even better job. Scania has achieved a new level of driveability that should please most professional truck drivers,” says Mikael Hanson, head of Transmission Software.
3 questions to Mikael Hanson, head of Transmission Software
Meet the engineer making the faster gearchanging in the new R-series truck possible
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