Why? Because, says head of marketing communications Staffan Arvas, Scania wanted to demonstrate that, regardless of the type of operation, Scania can always offer a solution tailored to precisely meet the need.
"Trucks are large and powerful machines, but they’re also intricately designed, refined instruments, just like watches," states Arvas.
"Each truck had to be optimised for its specific task in the clock, and real-time monitoring and analysis through our connected services made the whole operation possible."
The trucks that made up the clock faced a variety of difficulties depending on which clock hand they were forming, he explains.
Those making up the second hand had to drive around a circular track every 60 seconds for 24 hours. The inside truck had to maintain a constant speed of 13km/h, while the outside truck had to hold a speed of 53km/h.
For the trucks making up the minute and hour hands, the challenge was to ensure a perfectly synchronised sequence of starts and stops.
Arvas says that, to maintain a correct, even speed while minimising fuel consumption, each truck also had to be carefully monitored, with Scania fleet managers in the control tower tracking all the trucks “to avoid unexpected stops and keep wear and tear to a minimum”.
"The most demanding challenge in long haulage is precision and punctuality," comments Elin Engström, a Scania truck driver who played a lead role in the second hand, which led all the other trucks.
"The clock was the ultimate test of staying in your line, maintaining your speed and keeping track of every second for 24-hours straight,” he continues.
“All the drivers had to be in perfect sync and precision was the key to achieving this.”
The clock was filmed using five cameras, so viewers can switch between angles on the website. Visitors to the site can also learn more about the project and the new generation of Scania trucks and services.
Visit: http://www.scania.com/global/en/global/scaniaclock...