Scania launches 11-litre Super powertrain for buses, claiming 10% fuel savings
Scania has introduced an 11-litre version of its Super powertrain for people transport, promising up to 10% fuel savings and a longer engine lifespan.
10%
2 million km
80 kg
What Happened
Scania's new Super 11 powertrain is designed for urban and inter-city buses and coaches. It offers up to 10% fuel savings compared to its predecessors, thanks in part to Variable Valve Braking (VVB) technology that combines compression release and cam phasing. The engine is compatible with renewable fuels like HVO and biodiesel. With outputs of 350, 390, and 430 hp, it can handle applications previously requiring the 13-litre version.
10%
Compared to previous nine-litre engine, with VVB contributing to efficiency.
2 million km
25% increase over the previous equivalent engine.
“The new Super 11 powertrain will help many Urban and Travel segment customers reduce their CO2 footprint, while also providing an economically competitive solution that meets their business needs now and in the years ahead.”
Why this matters
The new engine helps bus and coach operators reduce fuel costs and emissions while improving vehicle reliability and maintenance, supporting the transition to more efficient combustion technology.
Terms in This Story
- Variable Valve Braking (VVB)
- A braking system that uses engine compression and cam phasing to provide braking power, reducing the need for a retarder.
- HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil)
- A renewable diesel fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats by hydrotreating.
- Biodiesel (FAME)
- A renewable fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats through transesterification.
- SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
- An aftertreatment technology that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel engines using a urea-based fluid.
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