Capital Equipment News August 2020

TRANSPORT

The New Generation Scania trucks and services have been engineered to perfection with the goal of improving fuel efficiency.

Scania’s ‘unbeatable’ New Gen range meets ‘matchless’ financial agility

Fleet Management System, to remote diagnostics and driver coaching. Our systems are also uniquely easy to use so they are used more often, leading to greater insights that translate into long- term cost efficiencies,” explains Erasmus. Connected technologies are used to manage entire fleets, maximising uptime and productivity. New standards Scania is also setting new standards in maintenance plans using several operational factors and vehicle specifications to offer a continuously updated and flexible maintenance plan that minimises downtime to the lowest possible cost. “Factors such as topography, fuel quality and stop and start frequency all affect the level of maintenance needed,” says Erasmus. By individually optimising the different modules in the maintenance plan, such as air filter and gearbox, Scania ensures that downtime is planned and only occurs when necessary. For each maintenance event, timing and content is calculated based on factors such as cost of spare parts and labour. This way, an optimised maintenance interval can be adapted to suit a particular business operation’s schedule. Even when things don’t go according to plan, Scania provides operators with a complete back-up system designed to

Many operators are hesitant to purchase new trucks as the current uncertain business environment threatens business confidence. Unprecedented business challenges are forcing fleet managers and business owners to rethink their traditional purchasing cycles. Thus, Scania South Africa is equally rethinking its business model to make upgrading financially easier for economically beleaguered fleet owners.

T he impact of the COVID-19 pan- demic on the trucking industry has been devastating, leav- ing transport companies in a precarious position. To this end, Scania South Africa is offering a fitting solution to help companies navigate the tough business conditions. “The improved efficiencies leading to vital cost economies, offered by our New Generation Trucks, will really make a difference,” says Mark Erasmus, GM: Sales at Scania South Africa.

The New Generation Scania trucks and services have been engineered to perfection with the goal of improving fuel efficiency. Through improved aerodynamics, new engine concepts together with intelligent support systems, such as eco-roll and active prediction, the range offers substantial cost savings through greatly reduced fuel consumption. Connectivity is also highlighted as a valuable cost-cutting tool. “Our connected services deliver it all – from Scania’s

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