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Scania bets big on efficiency Bringing Super to Southern Africa While the global launch of Scania
Super took place several years ago in Europe, the technology is now entering the Southern African market following extensive local testing and customer demonstrations. For Scania, the timing could not be more significant. “We know many of our customers are heavily under pressure,” said Bergvall. “With these new technology innovations and connected services, we can at least do our part to support customers in these challenging times.” A new generation of efficiency At the centre of the launch is Scania’s new 13-litre Super engine platform, which the company describes as the most efficient internal combustion powertrain it has produced to date. “This has been five years in the making, and it’s an unparalleled feat in the science of engineering internal combustion engines,” explained Erasmus during the
Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar recently spoke with Mark Erasmus, General Manager Sales and Marketing at Scania Southern Africa, Erik Bergvall, Managing Director Scania Southern Africa, and other key representatives about the launch of the Scania Super powertrain platform and what it could mean for fleet operators across the region.
With these new technology innovations and connected services, we can at least do our part to support the customers in these challenging times.
Erik Bergvall, Managing Director Scania Southern Africa.
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