Capital Equipment News April 2022

but it also has no effect on the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance. Safety matters The importance of safety in the transport industry cannot be reiterated enough. With that in mind, the IVECO S-Way has been developed with a strong focus on the driver. Not only does the focus on the driver increase safety, but it also improves productivity. A safe and comfortable driver has over the years proven to be a productive one. The new cab – which meets ECE R29.03 crash compliant standards – is reinforced to ensure high levels of passive safety. Visibility has over the years been proven to optimise safety for the driver and road users alike. Based on that understanding, the S-Way’s new cab has been designed to minimise distractions and offer maximum visibility. “The new cab design provides improved direct visibility for the driver with the one piece side windows and rear-view mirrors. The IVECO S-WAY also offers full LED lights, which have a sharper beam that carries further, improving visibility and obstacle perception by 15%, further enhancing safety in low-light conditions,” concludes Mutseura. b

The new cab design provides improved direct visibility for the driver with the one-piece side windows and rear-view mirrors.

More cost savings Apart from its aerodynamic performance, the new S-Way’s new cab further delivers more cost savings through features such as the new multi-piece bumper, which in the case of damage, only requires replacement on the affected piece, instead of changing the whole bumper. According to IVECO’s statistics, this will benefit fleet operators significantly in reducing repair costs. The optional integrated parking cooler further speaks to IVECO’s big focus on cost savings. Not only is it more energy efficient than the aftermarket installed alternative,

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