Technology inside the cab has also evolved. Bergvall pointed to a new dashboard and driver assistance systems designed to help operators optimise driving behaviour in real time. “It supports the driver in making the right decisions,” he explained. “It enables him to focus solely on his task of bringing the goods from A to B.” The road to lower emissions The company also sees the Super platform as part of a broader transition towards more sustainable transport. “Our new combustion powertrain platform is a step on the way to a future of carbon- neutral transport,” Erasmus said during the launch presentation. At the same time, Scania acknowledged that internal combustion technology will continue to play a critical role in Southern Africa for the foreseeable future. “This is probably the last internal combustion engine that Scania will ever produce,” Erasmus said. “But it’s not just Scania who’s got to get into that space - it’s the world. It’s the infrastructure around it, charging, storing the power. There’s quite a long road before the end of ICE technology.” Focused on efficiency For now, the company believes the focus remains firmly on helping customers extract greater value from every litre of fuel and every kilometre travelled. “The future isn’t a truck,” Erasmus concluded. “The future is Super.” b
I don’t like focusing on upfront price because I think the lifecycle of a truck and a transporter’s speed is more significant than paying an upfront price.
Scania highlighted its new service solutions, which use continuous vehicle monitoring and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce unexpected downtime. “This system focuses on renewing components before they break down,” Bergvall explained. “Vehicle status reports are continuously evaluated by Scania, and we call for action before anything unexpected happens.”
Maintenance intervals have also been extended. “While in the past we always looked at 40 000 km, now we’re stretching it to at least 50 000 km,” Bergvall said. “In certain applications, we can stretch the maintenance intervals even more.” This translates into more time on the road and lower operational disruption for customers.
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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JUNE 2026
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