Scania is ranked among the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations, according to Corporate Knights Global 100 list. The list, which was announced at the Davos World Economic Forum, includes companies from 22 countries encompassing all sectors of the economy.
On 20 October 2011, Scania was treated to a visit by the Swedish Minister for Culture and Sports to talk about the company’s sponsorship efforts.
Replacing fossil fuels with renewable alternatives is one of the most effective environmental measures in public transport, according to experts at Scania Buses and Coaches. More widespread use of BRT systems and more energy-efficient vehicles are other changes on the way.
The challenge is over. TSL driver Peter Röder was appointed the winner after two days on the road with a Scania R 480 Euro 6 truck. He completed the competition with an average fuel consumption of 25.4 litres/100 km covering a distance of 1,350 kilometres. Röder’s contender, Scania Transport Laboratory’s Hanna Fange, finished with 25.7 litres/100 km.
At 02:00 this morning the two contenders in Scania Fuel Efficiency Duel, Peter Röder and Hanna Fange, began their journey from Vordingborg, Denmark towards the finish in Södertälje, Sweden. Röder is in the lead after the first day. Can Fange catch up?
The first day of the Scania Fuel Efficiency Duel is over. Peter Röder is in the lead with 28.5 l/100 km. Hanna Fange is, however, not far behind with 28.6 l/100 km. Here are their views on the challenge.
The prestigious new Museum of Liverpool, due to open in summer 2011, will get heat and electricity from two biodiesel-powered Scania engines that are part of the building’s advanced combined heat and power (CHP) system.
Scania has delivered five gas-fuelled buses to the city of Tartu, Estonia. The order is seen as a gateway project for gas-fuelled vehicles in the country.
Finland is the most recent country to receive delivery of ethanol-fueled trucks from Scania.
A far-reaching green vision that includes longer truck combinations and ethanol fuel makes Dutch logistics service provider Rotra more competitive.
