Scania at Australasia Bus & Coach Expo 2022

Scania is also looking to the future and emphasising its wide array of low emission applications in the form of a Scania 550kVa biodiesel-compatible generator, and a Scania E-Machine, which provides the motive power for the company’s trucks, buses and marine or industrial EV applications.

“We’re bringing to life the Scania mantra of the past five years of ‘driving the shift to a sustainable transport system’ with some real-world, ready-to-work technologies that bus operators across Australia can inspect and consider as part of their pathway towards a low or zero tailpipe emissions future,” said Julian Gurney, Director of Sales for Scania Buses and Power Solutions.

“Of course, we’re very proud of the New Bus Generation powertrain and chassis we introduced to the Australian market back in February, and this is the first industry-wide reveal of this new generation technology, but we’re not resting on any diesel-powered laurels.

“The Scania BEV chassis is one of the 10 that have arrived in Australia so far and are in the process of being bodied up for route bus duties. The chassis on display is one that will be put into service in Adelaide by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport.

“We understand there’s a strong desire to switch to a zero tailpipe or zero emissions bus era, but the reality is this will take time, across all levels of planning and implementation. That’s why we have a series of alternative and renewable fuel solutions ready for the Australian market today,” Julian said.

“For a significant reduction in tailpipe emissions, biodiesel is an obvious and real-world ready choice. Our electric-hybrid solution also makes sense because there is little or no additional infrastructure required for real-world running.

“Our BEV bus chassis in isolation can show what a zero emissions future will look like today, but this technology needs to exist as part of an eco-system, one that must be devised, implemented and funded by governments, energy suppliers, public transport bodies, and private bus operators, in order to gain the benefit from running on wholly green energy. We have a range of solutions available; let us know what you want,” Julian says.

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The Scania 550 kVa biodiesel-compatible generator can be installed at depots to act as standby power for recharging BEVs if the grid can't supply. Scania is an experienced and trusted global genset supplier.

Also at the Expo, Scania is honouring the Dyson Group, as the bus operator celebrates its Platinum anniversary.

Dysons began with four buses in 1952, and 70 years on employs around 1200 staff and runs 650 buses, many of which are Scanias.

“We thought the Expo was a perfect time to highlight the longevity of the Dyson Group and thank them for their loyalty to Scania over many years,” said Jamie Atkinson, Scania Bus and Coach National Sales and Contracts Manager for Vic, Tas, SA and WA.

“Just as we work to make our people and our customers feel an integral part of the Scania family, Dyson Group has operated as a true family business for 70 years, led by several generations of descendants of the founder, Laurie Dyson. The success of this strategy is clear to see,” Jamie added.

Dyson Group has ordered a significant number of electric-hybrid, bio-diesel compatible Euro 6 bus chassis from Scania which will be delivered over the next 12-18 months.

The Australasia Bus and Coach Expo is on at Sydney Showgrounds today and tomorrow (October 5 and 6).