Truck Paper Scania Blog Archive

The driver assistance functions enabled by Scania’s new Electrically Assisted Steering system include Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning with Active Steering, and Lane Change Collision Prevention. ...

The program will benefit both companies, broadening International dealers’ offerings and giving Scania access to Navistar’s sales and service network. ...

A panel of 15 judges chosen from among the trucking press in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru voted on the award using the same criteria that factor into the International Truck of the Year award. ...

Scania has a major presence at this year’s Eurosatory event, which is currently running June 11-15 in Paris, France. ...

The program will research the viability of using power lines suspended above three public roadways to power heavy-duty, long-haul trucks in an effort to lower carbon emissions. ...

Scania recently unveiled a brand new bioethanol engine that is specifically designed for long-haul trucking and not only offers 410 horsepower, but can also reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%. ...

In an ongoing effort to lead “the shift towards a more sustainable transport system,” Scania hosted this year’s Sustainable Transport Forum. ...

Pomace-produced biofuel can substantially reduce the buses’ carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions while bolstering the area’s winemaking industry. ...

The newest member of the Swedish truck manufacturer’s construction-focused XT line combines no-compromise performance with low emissions and a cost advantage at the pump. ...

The updated truck and its 13-liter engine were more efficient than the competition by nearly half a liter per 100 kilometers. ...

The Swedish truck company looks to build on recent efficiency improvements while achieving new ones. ...

A lot of time, effort, and energy goes into “cleaning” raw gas to the point where it’s ready to actually power a vehicle’s engine. ...

The R 450 won Scania its second consecutive victory in the prestigious test this year, besting the Mercedes-Benz Actros 1845 and the Volvo FH 460 in the process. ...

Scania has been a longtime believer in the concept of platooning, which is a term for when trucks or other vehicles travel as closely as possible, one in front of the other, in order to free up space on the highway as well as to improve fuel efficiency. ...

Scania has been exploring a range of options for sustainable and electrification technologies to find a commercially viable solution to replace fossil fuels in transportation. ...

If you are building a vehicle to operate in extreme conditions, then it makes sense to test that vehicle as strenuously as possible before releasing it into a market with that type of environment. ...

After announcing new trucks designed specifically for long-haul trucking and construction purposes, Scania recently introduced its new line of city-based trucks. ...

When you’re driving a truck, visibility is one of the biggest challenges you face, not only in terms of staying in your lane or keeping your cargo safe, but also in watching out for other drivers on the road, pedestrians, bicyclists, and more. ...