2023-12-29 16:57:00
One of the notable developments of the last month of the year is the presentation of SUPER, the Scania truck platform available for the entire Latin American region whose power train reduces fuel use by up to 8% and reinforces the brand’s commitment to more sustainable and friendly to the environment.
The improvement is very significant in reducing polluting gas emissions and customers’ operating costs. The result of more than four years of research and development, Super is the company’s most recent commitment to achieve its decarbonization goals: it includes the contribution of 2,000 million euros in Europe and 1,000 million reais in the São factory facilities. Bernardo do Campo (Brazil).
The new features presented guarantee greater performance and profitability.
The platform covers engines, gearboxes, aftertreatment system, modular architecture of the chassis and axles, new features that guarantee greater performance and profitability.
“We are launching an incomparable powertrain that far surpasses any other model available on the market in energy efficiency. “Our sustainability goals are clear, ambitious and based on science, and this new product represents a huge step forward on that path,”
said Andrés Leonard, President of Commercial Operations for Scania Americas.
Among the advantages, a lighter gearbox than the previous generation stands out.
A substantial contribution to efficiency and sustainability
The Scania engine factory in São Paulo was enlarged by 72% to accommodate the new line of engines, increasing its space to 43,000 square meters (compared to the previous 25,000). These improvements include measures that made the plant more sustainable (to certify Green Build), such as rainwater harvesting, preparation to receive solar energy panels and noise reduction. It also improves thermal conditions for collaborators during work.
SUPER will also include options for the off-road segment, which represents a great advantage for customers who operate in extreme conditions such as mining, construction and the Oil & Gas industry. In addition to guaranteeing greater efficiency, the advantages include a lighter gearbox than the previous generation and a new gear stagger that helps starting in situations of slopes or with high weight in the vehicle’s load.
A new staggering of gears helps when starting in situations of slopes or with high weight in the vehicle’s load.
“We are proud of this launch, because it will mean for the entire Latin American region another step in our goal of achieving a more sustainable transportation system. “Offering greater profitability to our clients’ businesses goes hand in hand with caring for our planet,”
expressed Christopher Podgorski, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Scania Latin America.
There are options for the off-road segment, which represents a great advantage for customers who operate in extreme conditions.
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