Latest News and Updates on Scania AB

Euro NCAP identifies winners in truck safety tests

Euro NCAP has conducted its first-ever truck safety tests, evaluating nine tractor units from different manufacturers. The tests aimed to address safety concerns surrounding trucks, which make up less than 1.5% of vehicles on European roads but are involved in nearly 15% of all road fatalities.

Maksim Tropko

Nov. 28, 2024, 4:06 p.m.
Scania becomes world’s first truck OEM to reuse components on main assembly line

Scania has integrated reused components into its main assembly line in Sweden, becoming the first heavy vehicle manufacturer in the world to do so.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 7, 2024, 10:39 a.m.
Scania and Celtech to deliver 288 fuel trucks to Polish army

Scania and Celtech will deliver 288 fuel tankers to the Polish Army. The contract includes two versions of tankers: the CD10 and CD27 Kayman.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 10, 2024, 11:37 a.m.
IKEA stores in Portugal are now serviced by Scania electric trucks

In Portugal, a large logistics company Klog has started using the first of several Scania battery electric trucks to transport IKEA goods.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2024, 4:48 p.m.
Scania Introduces Touring Model with Gas Powertrain

Scania is set to introduce a new gas-powered version of its Touring coach, featuring a 13-litre engine capable of using either liquefied or compressed natural gas. This model aims to deliver performance comparable to diesel engines but with lower operational costs and noise levels.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 6, 2024, 9:23 a.m.
DB Schenker is first company in Sweden to drive R 450e e-truck from Scania on long-haul route

The logistics company DB Schenker has announced that it has become the first company in Sweden to use the Scania R 450e electric truck on a long-distance route. The first use of the electric truck started with a 300 km drive from Jönköping to Södertälje, which took three hours.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 27, 2024, 8:40 p.m.
Scania Unveils Autonomous Mining Trucks in Australia

Scania, a well-known automotive industry company, has recently opened orders for its innovative self-driving mining trucks in Australia. The announcement includes the rollout of a 40-tonne autonomous heavy tipper, already available for order, and a planned 50-tonne model set to follow. These trucks mark a significant leap in mining technology and are projected to start operations by 2024.

Maksim Tropko

May 27, 2024, 4:48 p.m.
Scania accelerates deployment of autonomous hub-to-hub transport

The expectation is that Scania’s autonomous hub-to-hub solutions will help increase its customers’ operating efficiency, lower their transport emissions and improve road safety, while also addressing the growing global driver shortage.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 13, 2024, 9:46 a.m.
Scania unveils new platform for electric buses with over 500 km range

Scania's new battery-electric bus platform makes its debut at Busworld in Brussels. As a first step, it will be used for 4x2 low-entry buses that will achieve ranges of more than 500 kilometers "under optimal conditions".

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 9, 2023, 11:19 a.m.
Scania's 'solar-powered' truck could get up to 10,000 km from the sun

Scania has joined forces with Uppsala University and several other organizations to explore the potential of a semi-truck that partially relies on solar energy. The vehicle comes with a trailer fitted with solar panels, capable of generating roughly 8,000 kWh of electricity each year.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
Scania starts assembling its own batteries in Sweden

Scania has started up its previously announced battery assembly plant next to its chassis production in Södertälje, Sweden. The in-house battery assembly plant will enable series production of premium heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 7, 2023, 10:20 a.m.