Heavy-duty truck manufacturer Scania used this year’s Nampo Harvest Day exhibition in the Free State to showcase its new Super powertrain, which it claims can cut fuel consumption by up to 8%.
The company unveiled the new 13l Scania Super range at Nampo Park in Bothaville this week, positioning it as a response to mounting cost pressures facing South African transport operators.
With fuel accounting for between 30% and 50% of operating costs in heavy-duty logistics, efficiency gains have become increasingly important for fleet operators battling rising input costs and tighter margins, said Erik Bergvall, MD of Scania Southern Africa.
The new engine is claimed to achieve brake thermal efficiency of up to 50%, supported by upgrades to the Opti cruise gearbox, rear axle and the company’s modular chassis system. The improvements are aimed at reducing fuel use while enhancing durability, payload capability and uptime.
According to Bergvall, transport operators are increasingly focused on the commercial value delivered by every kilometre travelled.
