Scania flexible maintenance plan sees record demand 25 March 2019
Scania is reporting a surge in demand for its flexible maintenance plan, with more than 70,000 contracts signed in 2018 – up by 68% on 2017.
The service was launched two years ago and, says Scania, is resulting in a full extra day of operation per year for its customers.
Flexible maintenance relies on real-time data from on-board devices: by the end of last year, Scania reports it had more than 360,000 connected trucks and buses in operation globally, with 90% connected in Europe. This translates into the total connected fleet covering 2.9 billion kilometres every month.
“This is one of several signs that connectivity is transforming heavy transport,” says Karin Rådström, Scania’s executive vice president and head of sales and marketing.
Claes Erixon, executive vice president and head of research and development, adds: “The volume of operational data from on-road Scania vehicles is doubled every 20 months.
“Engineers benefit from all this information when designing new features or improving existing functions. They can then delve into all previous data to determine, for example, component wear and durability as the starting point for an optimal design.”
Real-time data from connected vehicles is also broadening the range of services that Scania can offer: its fleet management system, for example, gives insights into driving styles, productivity and economy, which can improve vehicle performance and enhance safety.
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