If you buy a Scania, it will start making money, not costing you money.
Mark Erasmus, General Manager Sales and Marketing at Scania Southern Africa.
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launch presentation. “It delivers the best fuel economy and does so in a sustainable way.” According to Scania, the Super platform is capable of delivering fuel savings of at least 8% compared to previous drivetrains - a figure the company says has already been proven in Europe and validated through local testing. “When we say 8% better, then we are 100% confident that we will be 8% better than anything that’s gone before from a Scania perspective,” said Erasmus. Importantly, Scania emphasises that the efficiency gains are not linked to a single technological improvement, but rather to an integrated redesign of the entire drivetrain. “To say what is the one thing that gives the vehicle the efficiency on fuel - it’s not just one thing,” Erasmus explained. “It’s the whole drivetrain.” The redesigned gearbox, reduced internal friction, improved lubrication systems, new rear axle configurations, and optimised thermal efficiency all contribute to lower fuel consumption. “The powertrain as a whole is a truly integrated system with every part working together as a team,” Erasmus explained.
The Super platform is capable of delivering fuel savings of at least 8% compared to previous drivetrains - a figure the company says has already been proven in Europe and validated through local testing.
Scania emphasises that the efficiency gains are not linked to a single technological improvement, but rather to an integrated redesign of the entire drivetrain.
The Super platform is part of a broader transition toward more sustainable transport.
Rather than competing directly on purchase price, Scania says its strategy is focused on long-term efficiency, support, uptime, and residual value.
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