Scania Mexico Introduces its Latest Diesel-Powertrain: The SW6

As part of its bet in sustainable products, Scania Mexico introduced its latest diesel-powered train for trucks. The SW6 or “Super” offers improvements in performance, power and speed, while also reducing fuel consumption by 8 percent when compared to Scania’s previous generation. 

According to Andrés Leonard, President of Commercial Operations America, Scania, the transport sector is responsible for 14 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, making it critical for the industry to tackle this problem. Scania’s sustainability plan includes three long term objectives: improving energy efficiency with transition fuel alternatives, gradually shifting towards electric energies and investing on a smart, cost-effective transportation system. 

"In the vision of reaching electrification, we work with alternative fuels, biofuels, smarter and safer transportation, for which today we have more than 500,000 connected vehicles to help drivers provide a more efficient service. If we are part of the problem, we want to be part of the solution, developing more sustainable, responsible vehicles and doing business using products that pollute less, such as more efficient engines, alternative fuels and more efficient engines, alternative fuels and electric power,” said Leonard through a company statement. 

In Scania Mexico, customers will find a strategic business partner that also offers a sustainable approach to make their vehicles and operations highly efficient, said Alejandro Mondragón, Director General, Scania Mexico. "These modifications, in addition to generating energy efficiency, positively affect the most important operating cost for a carrier, which is the investment in diesel since this fuel is no longer as accessible as it used to be and constitutes up to 60 percent of the carrier's running costs,” said Mondragón.  

The company offers a large portfolio for sustainable transportation, with options powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) using Euro 5 and Euro 6 technology, as well as the full electric cargo vehicle that was introduced in April 2022. 

"The launching of Super is in line with our objectives to reduce emissions generated by our factories by at least 50 percent in relation to the emissions generated by the industrial activity of our factories compared to 2015,” said Stefan Dorsky, Global Vice President Trucking, Scania. 

Earlier this year, Scania and Einride signed an agreement to provide 110 electric trucks to the latter, which already has one of the largest heavy duty electric fleets in the EU. This agreement is expected to mark the beginning of a long-term relationship that aims to transform the heavy-vehicle industry, as reported by MBN.