Together, Scania’s P-series and the new high-torque 13-litre EGR engines open new potential to specify compact, powerful trucks that are highly competitive in terms of weight. EGR technology combines excellent fuel economy with the convenience of not requiring additives, leaving space on the chassis for extra fuel or other equipment. The broad P-series cab range enables space to be optimised for a multitude of applications.
Anyone who has ridden a bike downhill and switched to a harder gear to increase speed to make it up the next hill will appreciate Scania Ecocruise, the eco-driving cruise control launched in 2006.
Braking a heavy truck at any speed generates a huge amount of heat. Over time this can damage brake discs, pads and linings and compromise safety. The solution: Scania Retarder.
According to a recently concluded purchasing agreement, Scania has been commissioned to supply 91 trucks to the Finnish Defence Forces during 2009 and 2010. The deal also includes a five-year repair and maintenance agreement and an option for another 197 vehicles within a 4-year period.
Every year the Scania calendar has a theme. The 2009 calendar focuses on the day-to-day work of drivers. For each month, a number of photos tell a little story behind the main photo itself. In 2008 the theme was “making a difference”. What the theme for 2010 will be is still a carefully guarded secret.
Scania owners from all over the world have submitted thousands of photos to the Favoritescania.com website. Among the contributors was German superstructure company Moog, and now one of the company’s deliveries will be part of the 2009 Scania calendar.
Leaving nothing to chance has been Gunde Svan’s recipe for success, both as a skier and as a TV programme host. As General Manager of the Swedish national cross-country skiing team, this cross-country world champion and Olympic gold medallist is continuing in the same spirit. In preparation for the World Cup premiere in Gällivare, Sweden, on 22 November, he is joining forces with Scania to unveil an innovation that will help Sweden’s cross-country skiers achieve their full potential: A tailor-made ski waxing truck.
Scania presents in an internet campaign how driver training sessions and certain equipment or accessories on the truck can have direct impact on the fuel economy.
Drivers and fuel account for more than half of costs for a typical truck operator. Scania puts every conceivable effort into optimising fuel economy and uptime. This has a huge impact on the customer’s business and capacity to earn money.
Scania is introducing numerous cab and chassis developments that add to earning capacity and promote convenience. This is fully in accordance with Scania’s policy of continuous improvement in response to customer demand.
