Scania South Africa showcased its Scania Super at the recent NAMPO exhibition, presenting it as a next-generation transport solution engineered to deliver measurable gains in fuel efficiency, operational performance, and sustainability.

The company said that its powertrain concept responds directly to the growing pressure on transport operators to reduce operating costs while maintaining reliability, productivity, and uptime in demanding operating conditions. It noted that road transport continues to move the majority of goods across South Africa and that fuel can account for between 30% and 50% of total operating costs in heavy-duty transport operations.

“We are operating in an environment where efficiency is no longer just a technical performance metric. It has become a key driver of both profitability and sustainability,” said Scania Southern Africa MD Erik Bergvall. “Customers are increasingly focused on what efficiency delivers per kilometre, per load and across the full lifecycle of the vehicle.”

The new 13-litre Scania Super engine is said to achieve up to 50% brake thermal efficiency and fuel savings of up to 8% compared with the previous generation. These gains are supported by enhancements to the Scania Opti cruise gearbox, rear axle, and the modular chassis architecture, which are designed to improve durability, payload potential, and overall operating economy.

While the transition to lower-emission transport technologies continues, Scania said it believes that sustainability improvements can already be achieved by improving the efficiency of existing internal combustion technology. Lower fuel consumption, improved payload efficiency, and maximised uptime all contribute toward reducing emissions intensity while supporting commercially viable transport operations.

“Sustainability in transport is determined by how efficiently goods are moved today, not only by future energy transitions,” added Scania South Africa sustainability manager Mark Templeton. “Improving efficiency within current fleets is one of the most immediate and scalable ways to reduce environmental impact and lower fuel costs.”