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.
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.
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 is now running a training course in fuel-efficient driving for trucking companies that haul timber in parts of central Sweden for the Sveaskog forest product company. Results indicate that after training, the drivers can reduce their fuel consumption by 9 percent. For these truckers alone, this would represent 8,000 tonnes less carbon dioxide emissions each year.
Scania is delivering 260 tipper trucks to the Brazilian company Odebrecht. The delivery includes driver training and on-board transport planning computers. It is the largest single truck order in the 51-year history of Scania Brasil.
The outsourcing deal with Scania has made Argentine company Felipe Andreu e Hijos more efficient and focused on its own business.
The King of the Road ended up as King of the Test – Scania captured first place in the 1000-Point Test 2008 − a well-reputed comparative road test published by several European trade magazines.
