The Scania NTG truck introduced.
Scania West Africa last Wednesday introduced new trucks onto the West African market at an event in Tema in the Greater Accra Region.
The New Truck Generation (NTG) represents the latest advancement and investment in technology in heavy-duty trucks.
The Marcopol G7 bus fitted on Scania’s chassis was also outdoored at the event.
Speaking at the launch, the Managing Director for Scania West Africa, Fredrik Morsing, disclosed that the NTG XT range of trucks are perfect for mining, construction and haulage since they are more robust and have fuel efficiency of five percent.
He added that the new trucks, which have won multiple awards in the European markets, can run on diesel, biodiesel or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
“The NTG XT trucks improve sustainability and profits of businesses. We, at Scania, are driving the shift towards a more sustainable transport system,” according to him.
He stated that “we believe in engaging in local alternatives. Along with our West Africa Training Academy partners, we provide apprentice programmes with the aim of supplying the Ghanaian transport and logistics sector with skilled and qualified technicians and bus drivers.”
Sales Director for Scania West Africa, Franco Lechat, on his part, stated that “about 45 percent of all fatal truck accidents are rollover accidents. This is why Scania is the first in the industry to offer a side curtain airbag in addition to driver’s airbag with seatbelt pre-tensioner, which significantly reduces the risk of injuries.”
According to him, all engines have significantly been improved through better cooling, improved engine setup and new 13-litre gas engine with 410 hp.
From Vincent Kubi, Tema