Capital Equipment News August 2021

Reduced R&M rates with longer service intervals have a great impact on a truck’s TCO.

used is a litre saved) over the life of the truck, and reduced R&M (repair and maintenance) rates with longer service intervals,” he says. Three pillars Scania’s TCO business has a special focus on three key pillars: energy efficiency, alternative fuels and electrification, as well as smart and safe operations. The OEM ensures energy efficiency in multiple ways – from engineering to the driver, by constantly improving its engines to use less energy; by coaching drivers to use less fuel and following up on the results, and by using operational data to optimise vehicle specifications. “With alternative fuels and electrification, we are seeking to provide realistic solutions that work today. While electrified vehicles might be the best alternative for some, biogas and HVO will be the only option for others. By offering a solution for every problem and circumstance, we help each business become as sustainable as it can be,” he says. Smart and safe operations are all about increasing efficiency and eliminating waste in the logistics system. “Connectivity plays a major part in sustainable transport solutions. With connectivity for every vehicle, business get real-time data to make smarter choices. With data driven services such as fleet management, transport companies can optimise routes and fleet utilisation, and improve overall efficiency,” he says.

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A focus on TCO analysis uncovers both the obvious and the hidden costs of ownership

Scania’s TCO model has a special focus on three key pillars: energy efficiency, alternative fuels and electrification, as well as smart and safe operations

With alternative fuels and electrification, Scania seeks to provide realistic solutions that work today

TCO is a true reflection of the actual vehicle performance that allows Scania to tailor solutions that meet customer requirements

optimised vehicle and support both its ownership and use with related services such as financing, service contracts and fleet management is difficult to overestimate in today’s competitive transportation world.

“When compiling the TCO costing with the customer, the critical elements that have a great impact on the cost would be the cost of capital, linked with preferential insurance rates, fuel efficiency improvement (a litre not

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS AUGUST 2021