I remember how the looks for the British cars were played around with in order for them to meet US enhanced safety standards! Produce a tractor unit with better safety standards than those required in the USA and there's a clutching of pearls - 'You can't make us look so backward'!
Crazy when European safety standards for trucks are light years ahead of the USA's, yet this truck doesn't meet NHTSA's standards? Sounds more like protectionism to me.
It's mostly a matter of bureaucracy but the result is the same indeed. US truck brands are aligned with regulations in the US, European brands are more aligned with european regulations. The fact that euopean regulations mostly are valid throughout the world makes it easier for them to sell overseas, but the US, being a technological power themselves, will and should more or less protect it's economy a bit. (Every country in) Europe does it too to a certain degree but it's mostly restricted to governmental investments. Doing tests for all sorts of federal bodies all over the world, I can say that a lot is pretty interchangeable these days and most of the regulations is just paperwork. and that takes time and money to do, so it's not only a matter of protectionism, also an investment question and the most important: the will of the audience to buy stuff. Truckers and farmers are, with a few exceptions) pretty brand loyal and certainly in the US. Some European tractor brands are only now able to spend money to join the US market, get their brand properly set up as farmers are getting fed up with what their country seems to deliver. The same goes for truck brands as well. Efforts were doen in the 80's but that didn't end well. The fact that Scania basically gave Bruce a truck seems a small move but can have big conequences. Bruce is basically the test driver for Scania in the US. Seeing this happen, some more trucks might follow the same way. The best way to increase brand awareness is mouth to mouth advertisement and Bruce is doing this pretty brilliantly and with the necessary respect for the brand.
@@countk1European emission standards are Californian emission standards. Safety standards are tighter than a nuns ahh in Europe so those can't be the reason either.
In the EU all companies have to comply with new safety regulations each generation (or each year) and manufacturing companies know that. In the USA they don't have that same mindset, their lobbying from big companies is far more heavier compared to the EU (we do have lobbying in the EU though...). The NHTSA hasn't seen or approved a Scania truck yet, so they don't know what it's capable off, so it's "approved" till further notice. It's interesting to see the difference in culture here, we will need to see how this will pan out and I think the NHTSA will come around over time, but Scania (or any other brand) need to see a reason to put effort in it as well, that's why they gave the truck to Bruce. Like Bruce says, the Scania outperforms every current US truck to date (it may be a bit more expensive though), now it needs to win their hearts as well.
My son is a 3rd year apprentice with Scania in Australia. Their training is second to none, they have a strong staff culture. I am really proud of him. Great truck. Take care from Australia
Congratulations. To be a licenced SCANIA mechanic -is the real deal. In Sweden we have many female SCANIA mechanics today. They're all top notch of what they do.
We 'wheel jockeys' like our SCANIA's because theese trucks are SO WELL designed. But it's almost even more impressive to see real SCANIA mechanics at work. Expessionally on the road. How damn fast and accurate they are -in what they do. For years we truckers have HATED all the digital shit in our trucks. But today: It's pretty damn impressive when a mechanic plugs their computer into Your truck -and it tells them EXACTLY what is wrong with it. SCANIA can even monitor Your truck on the road; and tell You want's wrong with it! Not only that: They can tell You AHEAD of time; when You should get it checked 4 something that MIGHT be problem with it later. Just like Bruce says: At first glance one might think that theese things are WAY TOO technical to be reliable: But accually it's the other way around: ALL the electrical and mechanical is GENIOUSLY thought out -when designed. To a real SCANIA-mechanic this only makes their work easier and faster.: You'd be suprised how dang fast and efficient they accually are. (NOT kiddin'). All that electric shit in a SCANIA isn't there to charge You more for service and shit: It's there to make it easier to fix and maintain the truck in perfect working order. It is there to CHARGE YOU LESS -and keep Your downtime to an minimum. All in all: Theese SCANIA trucks are designed to be THE BEST -and SCANIA really backs this up -IF anything should go wrong with it. (Reagardless if it's an new -or an older truck.)
You should be proud, served my apprenticeship with Scania in the Uk then worked in Oz for 2 years for Scania in Perth and Melbourne had a great time, I’ve got 16 Scanias of my own here in the UK now tell your boy there’s a job here for him if he fancies seeing the world a bit👍
Run Scania R580 in Australia and they are the most desired trucks in the fleet to drive. Fuel economy is better than the freightliners we also run. THE FULL FLOATING CAB is extremely comfortable.
That’s why our government is laughed at. They want safer and more eco friendly trucks on our roads, while at the same time they won’t allow them into our country. Much less force our manufacturers to catch up to European manufacturers technology. One reason I’m glad to see that new Scania in the US. It shows the US market what we are missing out on.
I was blown away with cyber truck problems. Not only tow hook falling off. But electric motor and inverter failures in first few months. Also it's hot glued together 😂😂😂 like dude is bragging about toughness but he was in service for , gas pedal, inverter, motor, windshield wiper... Like 6 times thing was broken in 3000 miles😂😂😂
You missed the glaring point. The cyberjunk was built in America. The Scania would be totally legal if Scania built a factory in the US and then built the exact same truck in the US
Some people in the US like to boast how the US is miles ahead of the rest of the world, but the reality is they aren't, and keeping innovation from the rest of the world out of the US only makes them fall more and more behind. Those same people constantly use the words socialism and communism as being the opposite of the US economy, but the truth is the US economy is pretty much similar to the Eastern German economy before the Berlin wall got knocked down. Instead of competing and innovating to keep the local economy relevant, they're allowing them to sit back and do the bare minimum because the real competition is kept out the gate.
China is already much more advanced. Wait a few more years and they will be the number one economy. Americans only think about the military industry, to fill the pockets of many people.
@@russellking9762The US military has quantity, not quality. Also it hasn't won a war since independence, and arguably that's mostly due to the opposition also fighting against Spain, france and the Netherlands
Do a brake test between Scanian and the best American that you can compare with, without trailer and with trailer. The result can probably only lean in one direction......... A curious Swedish man wonders how big the difference would be.
It's not about distance... it's about steering while braking. And time from pedal press till full brakes engage. Euro trucks practically behaving like car
Scania can probobly soon collect 25 year old trucks from around Europe, fix them up, then send them to USA due to the 25 year old rule, and they will still be competitive with USA trucks
@@p4olo537The maximum length of an articulated vehicle is 16.50 m if the maximum distance between the fifth wheel and the rear of the semi-trailer is 12 m, and the distance measured horizontally between the fifth wheel and any point on the front of the semi-trailer does not exceed 2.04 m; otherwise the maximum length is 15.50 m
@@p4olo537 The biggest difference is the location of the saddle(5th wheel) pin. But Euro trailers have (because they need to) ABS and instead of of double axles usually have 3 independent axles(With 2 instead of 4 tires) on the trailer
This truck is a threat and that's why they don't want it here. Peterbilt, Kenworth, etc... would be in trouble. It's a better build motor wise. At the end of the day it comes down to money being spent. Scania doesn't want the owner in the shop but the US makers do!
The protectionism which is effectively in place clearly serves to protect the domestic manufacturers from instituting the progress their supporting drivers are reasonably entitled to expect. I don't doubt that boardroom salaries and bonuses have kept pace though ......
@@ourfarmhouseinspain it's probably a good idea to make sure they aren't driven out of business, but not having to compete has seriously set a bunch of industries back in the US. Greetings from Europe.
@@ourfarmhouseinspain i don't think it is a bad idea to protect your domestic manufacturing in key areas for a time but the tariffs on cars and trucks has been in place for so long that american companies are just growing fat from it rather than just letting them catch up. in an ideal world the tariffs would have been slowly lowered burning the feet of American companies to improve or be cheaper so European trucks doesn't have an appeal.
Didn’t know they use MPH in the UK? It’s funny how Americans have completely forgotten where their country was modeled on. Give it another couple of generations and they’ll be saying, we had no idea they speak English in the UK!
About the SCR and pollution control: Before the SCR, AdBlue (30 something % urea and de-mineralized water) gets pumped into the untreated exhaust, mixed in the SCR and breaks down into ammonia which then breaks down the harmful pollutants into harmless nitrogen and water. Pretty amazing stuff and not only used on huge trucks.
The USA is a passionate supporter of free trade, but only in one direction - when America exports. Imports are severely restricted to products that are better than American ones.
@@philip4588since most mass-produced meat in the United States has been injected with hormones and antibiotics. Imports of U.S. meats are banned by the EU, plus Russia, Australia, Canada, China, Taiwan and most recently Japan. The free world has food standards.
As a canadian trucker operating in both canada and usa i would love a scania cabover truck as a daily driver Too bad our gouvernments are so stubborn and blind! Those trucks are awesome!
@@RobertRobert-vn2wo "Adapt or die", simple, ither US manufacturers are steeping up the innovation in the USA or will come others to take that slice of pie, beside EU standards are far above US ones, over 30 years gap of standard; also that why USA are not in to the "Green Deal" like EU is today, to show that in perspective, that "Green Deal" can lead to an serious development and advancement to get an better standard than the previews years; PS yeah, US is so big economy that can't get an top noch emission standard as EU or JP for example.
@@RobertRobert-vn2wo It should be possible for US brands to make trucks with the same quality as Scania, right? That is one of the reasons that I like this project. I think US manufacturers need a kick in the butt to make better trucks, and that will, in the end, benefit the drivers who uses the trucks every day. Markets are never healthy when the manufacturers are happy with selling lesser quality to a higher price because that is what their customers are used to.
The us epa won't be happy with the fact this truck has less things that can break, while also being better for emissions.. Won't surprise me one bit if they force scania to add all the nasty shit the us trucks have in their emissions systems
@@choelstad91lol the EPA doesn't care how you meet standards, as long as you do it. The requirements are just various levels of emissions at different load levels and elevations, it's down to the manufacturer to figure out how to achieve it. Hilariously, the EU standards are tougher than the US standards nowadays! So it'll be flying colors!
European vehicles are held to a strict enough standards to pass every test. California has the tightest standards for emission testing, which are usually used in Europe too, and these trucks pass those tests.
@MommyKhaos if that was the case, then we would've gone away from our def systems that end up putting more nasty shit in the air when they regen vs what they filtered.
I'm a temp driver, I drive many makes and models (day cabs), usually 2 years old or less Pete, KW, and Internationals, they are all awful to drive, cheaply built, ergonomics are uncomfortable, they rattle and are noisy, the automatics don't shift smoothly, today i drove a Pete 579 with only 169 K miles on it and literally 20 minutes into the drive my neck, back and shoulders and upper arms were aching, same with the KW T680 and the Pro star, I wouldn't own one of these makes if they gave em to me, freightliner and Volvo are the only ones I'd recommend, I'm looking forward to the foreign makers getting into the US and forcing the others to step up their game
Must say that I am equally astonished on how this Scania thing has evolved, as you propably is/are. When I started watching this channel it was a guy named Bruce from Florida making entertaining "will it start"-videos. Now the same Bruce is still making entertaining videos, but also is a diplomat and a salesman for a great Swedish product, potentially creating more jobs in a small country far away. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't. But it doesn't matter really, trying is what counts. /Greets from one of those countries in Europe. ;)
Hi Bruce, I work for International in the Engineering Team based in Lisle, IL / USA. I wanted to add to this great video that we use the exact same SCR hardware (Selective Catalyst Reduction) with our Scania based S13 (I-6 Scania base engine, not the V-8 you have in your European Scania truck). You had a loaner LT Tractor from one of our International dealers with this setup, but some of you viewers may not be aware of it watching this video. Our setup is not only USA / EPA compliant, but it is also CARB compliant which is a requirement for California. Like your new Scania Truck, in our International S-13 engine we also do not have VGT turbos (Variable Geometry Turbocharger) or compounded turbos (2 turbos) or complex EGR systems (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). We simplify it and rely in the SCR aftertreatment system to meet EPA emissions. We also couple our amazing T14 manual automated gearbox which is also an Scania design. Overall I guess this is one step closer to make Scania vehicles a possibility in the USA. Also, with upcoming electric vehicles, this will be more of a reality as we all are working in TRATON together (Scania, MAN, International and VW Truck and Bus) to have the same electrical solutions for the challenging USA trucking needs posing to us as manufacturers of electrical trucks. I love your content. Please keep it coming!
The S13 in the LT and RH is the best Big Bore Engine and fuel efficient combo with the T14 transmission. I been in the truck repair service for 44 years, 37 years at International Trucks and this is the best engineering to introduce to USA.
How are you finding reliability? I know scannia are incredibly reliable but I mean doing the huge trips that you do over there? What’s the highest milage one you know of etc?
@@steventurton3341 We have over 5 million test miles with this platform plus several thousand trucks out in the real USA cycles with USA emissions. If anything and being super honest, Europe hauls a lot heavier and their cycles are far more tasking than ours in the USA. I did Field Test for over 12 years and know it first hand.
Even thou I think old US trucks looks cool, they are rolling dinosaurs, and are dangerous to their driver and other drivers on the road. I would suggest that Bruce made a braking test between a US truck and the Scania. It would be even better if you had a Euro trailer to really show the difference.
Yup. In the yt videos you see that us trucks ate not braking before an accident. They only barely slowing down. When in my European truck I can brake almost like in a car. In Europe truck and trailer have disc brakes all over. Ebs, abs, and other safety systems.
I hope that a lot of people get to see it during 2025 and that you can show what it can do regarding performance and technology. New year greetings from Södertälje, Sweden.
with the missing mirror on the front windshield, is there a reason why, even though it is not required by state rules, to spec the truck without it? that mirror has saved me a looot of trouble when driving in tight areas, to see the corner better from another angle, and also helps to see if someone has jumped infront of the truck
Lol, what? Are you guys still in the stone age? A lot of cars come equipped with camera systems with a 360 degree coverage around the vehicle, showing a third person perspective of the car in and all obstacles around in a console... which of course is particularly useful in tight spaces. If that tech is widespread in regular passenger vehicles, I would expect it to be standard for professional drivers years ago o_O
@@dubious6718 I know, but a lot of cameras is not an issue; after all those are relatively cheap and the technology to stitch the images already exists. My comment was geared more towards the fact that generally speaking, new tech is driven by the ones that use it the most, so I would expect it to be standard for semis way before it made it to regular consumers.
@@Imman1s as you can see, he chose to opt for mirrors, not cameras... so your point is kinda moot.. ive driven M.Benz actros with cameras instead of mirrors, but i can tell ye, i hated teh camera and screens, a LOT of time, you just couldnt see the screen becuz of teh sun.... really badly designed system in that truck
I bet Scania is investing serious sum of money to get that approved to import to USA. Because there is large market, and IF/WHEN Scania hits that USA market, peterbilt will be bankcrupted :D
I think the same, because if not, the money they are spending on the agreement they have with Bruce Wilson would not make much sense (taking a truck off the production line with the appropriate specifications, the transport and legal expenses so that it can circulate even if only "temporarily", I suppose that certain expenses of Bruce that they will also take care of, such as a trip to Sweden, hotels, etc.), and all to promote a product that they have no way of selling in the short term... Unless, as you say, they are working behind the scenes to make it possible for these trucks to be homologated in the U.S., either as Scania, or with a "rebranding" by some American company.
I doubt they Are.. The market in Europe and asia is Big enough. Besides.. Americans dont like cab-overs. Mind You, I do like the looks of a peterbilt. Dont Care to much of how they to this day drive… to get the same driving experience, I would need to go back to a pre 70’s army truck here in Europe.
The owner of Scania altso own Navistar.. mayby there could be some technology transfer.. if USA customers fancy that! A long nose Navistar with Scania technology?
Excellent video Bruce. Scania marketed their trucks up until the 80s. I hope they can come back. Their trucks are head and shoulders above what we have here. Stay on it Bruce!!!
Mr. Bruce Wilson. It is so much worth it. You are doing this with so much love and passion. You and Scania are giving so much love, attention and hard work into this, and therefor you are getting a lot of attention! I have a licens for trucks (not a commercial) and I love these videos. Who doesn't love cool machines in cool videos with passionate people? Keep up the good work!
Radar for distance and accident avoidance is not behind the windshield. It should be behind the odd boxy thing between headlights. Camera behind the windshield is usually lane assistance and roadsign related.
Great job Bruce! ❤ I live ten minutes from the factory in Södertälje, drive past there every week. And Scania really looks after their employees! They are a fantastic employer, 27:52 even by Swedish standards!! ❤
I'm a retired driver and have driven everything from FLD's to the newer KW T680's with 10 speed to 13 speed manual and automatic transmissions and I would love to see this rig if you ever get it out to Oregon anytime. Good video as always and my twin would love it also he still drives OTR pulling a 48' flat with a newer KW T680. Have fun and a great New Year
Take it to the EPA and let them test it for pollution levels...then have them either approve/disapprove and attach some paper or sticker saying 50 state legal if approved. Be a head start for the factory to consider a dealership over here.
The EPA doesn't do that directly, a third party company that is EPA certified does it, and he could just take it down there, however the big issue is even if it passes, that doesn't mean the EPA will approve it. Beauocracy is just terrible sometimes.
3:30 - This is what I love about your channel! You showcase these cross-continental differences so well, even down to something like the missing top. Keep it up! 💪
@bruceWilson The radar for the emergency brakes is located in the front grille just above the bumper at about knee height, the thing in the window is a sensor for the lane departure warning system
That's not even unique to Scania or EU trucks, ours over here have the same thing he just mostly has American retro style stuff without modern bells & whistles. That International LT he has should have a near identical camera & radar system with radar in the bumper & camera in the windshield.
@@EllieODaire Thats not even unique to trucks. My Suzuki Vitara has one, along with camera that does lane assist and road sign recognition, and thats a mid to low tier SUV.
In fairness to Bruce though it probably does also use that camera with the AEB system as well for both reducing false positives and detecting pedestrians and bikes and other small targets the radar might miss. The newest modern style trucks in the USA with those systems do that so I can only assume Scania's version is likely better.
UA-cam randomly decided to recommend your videos a few weeks ago. It's been a lot of fun seeing not just your excitement, but also from the people you meet at random truck stops.
The emissions system on this truck is almost identical to the strategy that Case IH and New Holland use on all their farm equipment. Just a combination of DEF and SCR. Euro emissions requirements drive so much development here in this US just to keep up
Oh Men, it would be great to see that beast working in everyday situations, with semis in the cities, transporting logs, going into a quarry to transport rocks, it would be great to see all the skills
I'm willing to bet that the biggest of the terms and conditions negotiated by the legal team to grant this truck entry was that the results of any emissions testing wouldn't be made known to the public.
I looked at it. In the US there is an NTE standard, which requires a whole moving laboratory checking for emissions with particular engine loads. I doubt that it is doable by a UA-camr.
You can import a truck from the USA with minimal documentation to Europe, in my opinion, this is extrem protectionism. Bruce, you omitted to specify that it has EBS (electronic braking sistem)not ABS(ABS is out-phased in Europe since 2007), full electronical adjusted air suspension ECAS with remote control, so you can lift or lower the truck and set different ride heights using the remote control( that's why in Europe you don't see trucks stuck at railroad crossings, cause you can lift the truck and the trailer also, independently, and axle by axle(front-back)), also the retarder applies the braking force directly at the driveshaft so no matter if you are in gear or not, it will slow the same. Also trucks in Europe come standard wirh full lockers and you can spec planetary gear axles, which are very common here.
You don't see trucks stranded at railroad crossings in the UK because we don't call them that, they are called level crossings because the road surface is level with the rails. Nothing is ever going to get stuck on the tracks.
@@TELBOYO10 Thats incorrect, we do have 'level' crossings that are humped, they often have a warning for grounding risk. Look at what3words ///consumed.coverings.redeeming
Hi bruce i am uk owner driver i have a scania 770s v8 its just over 1 year old i do long haul from Scotland to most places in Europe. I think you having this great opportunity to work with scania is of great importance . I really think American truckers would buy these trucks a lot due to the safety fetures and the comfort these trucks have in uk Europe we are so used to these standerds . No disrespect but American trucks look nice on the road but are so old in every respect. Scania build some huge powerful heavy haulers in Europe and can pull massive loads doing spework . This truck will open a lot of drivers in America to be able to physically see this and i think after a while many many will be wanting them
@@RandomTheories I failed to find the confirmation of adoption of the Regulation (EU) 2022/0984. I guess that one did not go past the public hearing - Bibendum still goes on top.
I think a lot of people do not understand the investment Scania has made in this enterprise, the truck alone is likely around $400,000 equivalent, and Scania has paid out a similar amount in legal fees, compliance fees and shipping costs. Thus, Scania wants this to succeed. With regards the modifications, the one done, in my humble opinion, enhance the truck not detract from it, they are respectful and complimentary, Iowa Customs did a fantastic job, which, again, is a speculative investment that may or may not realise a long term benefit. American truckers deserve decent trucks, ones that are comfortable, safe, economical to operate and are inherently reliable - Scania most certainly are all of that. With regards videos Bruce, I think it would be interesting to have a video whereby it gets EPA tested to demonstrate how clean that engine is, showing all the hoops required for testing etc. Another good one would be hauling different loads that exceed normal US loads to demonstrate what the truck is capable of and demonstrate that even hauling a load of 40-80t are still economical compared to US manufactured trucks.
@@AnanusBananus Well that is an issue for the US people to force regulators to change, but doesn't change the fact that Euro 6 and Euro 7 specs exceed even the requirements in California and Japan. This truck should be Euro 7 but its possible it could be Euro 6, depends on engine build date as Euro 7 only can into play around May/June 2024
@@jim.franklin Europe takes cumlifornia reqs and uses those as the requirements in Europe. And the model number of the vehicle might correlate with the emission standard number it is created to surpass, just a guess.
Those connectors for the 12v converter box are Packard/Delphi/Aptiv weatherpack connectors. They are one of the most common and available connector types.
Go for it, Bruce! You've done a great job so far and I'm checking my UA-cam every evening here in Sweden for any new stuff you'd put out here. This is really infotainment!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO!🎉🇺🇸🇸🇪
Edison motors that is starting to build hybrid trucks in bc canada also went to scania and will be using their engines. they said the engines meet all epa requirements without a DPF which is huge.
Hopefully, one day these will be fully legal to sell and operate in the U.S. I know this Scania 770 eventually make the way to Mexico, where someone or a dealer will be really happy. It’s exciting to think about the future possibilities!Btw when you picked imperial messurments did they take in considerations that The US gallon is 3.785 liters, while an Imperial gallon is 4.546 liters
@@joachimfalk4149 yes i know they even have factory in south america but this will be a difftrent spec fully loaded and custom so it be a nice truck over in Mexico i dont know if most Scnias in in mexico are Swedish built extended cab and v8 they have factory in Argentina and Brazil
It's awesome, love seeing it! I only drove for ~15 years, in the 70's - early 80's, and 75% cab over. I love seeing how Scania has developed the design. I always had a lot of ideas for that, but nobody would listen. 8( Now, here it is! Look forward to seeing more! Nice job Bruce!! Peace --gary
@thedutchhuman Well at least they have the option to run it. In the EU everything is driven hard towards efficiency and very tough emissions requirements. Because the green goblins in Brussels... 😐
that ancient "peterbuilt" design is straight out of early last century... It's like FEDEX or UPS distributing mail in open-cockpit biplanes in 2024! :)
With the little knowledge we all have of how things work in the US, local truck manufacturers are busy scrambling to lobby against your efforts and it's really sad how much they could be willing to spend just to shut down competition.
We are nearing the 32nd anniversary of Scania U.S.A. Inc. discontinuing the importation of heavy trucks on December 31, 1992. The last customer-ordered Scania, a 3-series P113HL, was delivered to a U.S. customer that year. I was just 17 at the time and have vivid memories of seeing new Scania trucks on the roads in the U.S. throughout the 1980s and into the mid-1990s, when the last of these trucks were retired. Given the current developments, I am optimistic about the deal Bruce has with Scania. If all goes well, I hope Scania can return to the U.S. market in the next 3 to 8 years. This would be a significant milestone, marking 35 to 40 years since new Scanias were last available in the U.S. It sounds like there is only "red tape" and some hurdles to overcome before we could see new Scania trucks on US roads once again, and I believe that with collaboration and effort, it could happen. Fingers crossed.
I think the main reason it’s not allowed in the states, is because Freightliner, Peterbilt and KW don’t want more competition. They oh ready have Volvos out selling them..
Bruce was in Sweden and saw Svempa's unique Scania R999 cabriolet and wanted to do something similar. It's like having a 3 year old kid to make a new identical painting of Mona Lisa. 🤣 But he learned a lot of Scania technology from that truck - but obviously he has still a LOT to learn...
I’ve been a big fan of the ole Peterbilt dog houses, but seeing Scania send a new truck out and how advanced they are compared to what I work around daily. I’d like one, I hope to see Scania actually establish a dealership here in the USA
The U.S. truck manufacturers will never allow these to be imported. It would change the whole market. It would also cause the U.S. heavy truck market to change or die.
Well what i don't quite understand is why don't you ask the guys at scania themselves to give you the parts to fix them old v8 scanias, at least you can keep them and so you need to maintain them, maybe ask them for parts, they would probably be able to help you out right?
those are 25+ year old trucks, not sure the parts are compatible anymore. they also don't want him to promote their old truck, why would they do that LOL
@@amin.stagram they could call it a sales point that even 25+ years later it still runs and that if it stops working you are still able to get youre truck fixed up and driving again
@mariusstergaard31 they have running, hauling 40+ years old Scania all over the world 😂 who would want to push 25 year old technology in a market where they want to compete using their latest technology? You think they want their brand to be seen as a 25 year old technology for a guy like you to compare it with a 2025 Peterbilt. To then say ewww, why is everything rattling in here. Ewww, why is there an antique dashboard scanias are so stuck in the 90s... are you serious ? How many brain cells do you have? Did I have to type all of that... yes, unfortunately, because of how limited your brain is
@@amin.stagram If you watch Bruce's videos about his old Scanias you can see that he bought a lot of original parts from Scania. He had to pay for them, though.
Hello Bruce, congratulations to SCANIA and you for this incredible adventure. I understand that some people want to keep the Scania intact, but we must not forget that American drivers like a different style. Personally, for the American march, a longline cabin and vertical escape would be great; a mix between deep cabin and austalien style that really is nice to the eye . Excelente end of year and above all good luck for the future , do not lose hope , even if the taxes on products coming from EUROPE will increase . There will always be a way to get there
21:41 The radar is that black lump at the bottom just above the skirt. Pull down the lower access hatch and you will see it. The cameras in the windscreen are for road sign recognition, auto headlamps and auto wipers.
It makes no sense that the truck can't be legal because it meets HIGHER standards! That's so illogical! The whole reason we have so many Japanese and Euro trucks in New Zealand is because our standard's are basically US based and those trucks EXCEED those standards. So it's a no brainer!
What would appeal to US drivers even more is the T cab. Made by Vlastuin Truck- & Trailerservice in the Netherlands. You should go check them out too Bruce. And see how they are made from brand new Scania trucks.
The Norwegian company Tuft FKM done it better and they resemble the old 113H torpedo with the new next gen R series modified into bonetted truck Check them out its super worth it
@@erkinalp They should be collab with those company in order to respect them and their efforts for keeping the torpedo style alive That would be dope af
the radar emergency break systhem is not at the window but behind the black panel in the lower grill just above the bumper. behind the window is the camera that is for the lane detection systhem that gives an alarm when you cross over the lane line. not at low speeds or when the blinker is on. new regulations in europe (like the daf i am driving) have three radars. also one for close by obstacles like pedestrians crossing in front of the truck and another one at right side of the truck to warn for trafic in the lane next to the truck. in combination with the lane detection systhem it only warns for trafic in the lane right next to the truck. it gives a visual signal on the dashboard and in the right mirror/ monitor. also most new european trucks don't have mirrors anymore but use camera's and monitors that are mounted in front of the A pillars so you don't have mirrors that obstuct the view outside.
Put a bed sheet in front of the exhaust pipe and show folks how little soot and exhaust actually comes out. This can definitely be a game changer for you as the new Scania USA VP. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Good luck and Happy New Year to you and your family and Team.
Scania was sold in the US in the mid 80s, but had to stop after a few years. That was because US customers were used to picking their own choice of Engine, Gearbox, Axles from different brands. That philisophy doesnt match Scanias idea of how to sell trucks.
The irony on the emissions systems is that CaseIH and New Holland tractors and equipment run the exact same emissions system as this truck and that’s perfectly legal and it’s built over in Europe… I think the red tape is more the reason and not the emissions.
Everything that showcases the manouverability advantages of the Scania over any american truck, even cabovers, will be greatly appreciated. Please do drone shots of backing up to a loading dock and even just turning 180 degrees. It would be more than just nice if the advantages of this scania could be used to develop the old fashioned US trucks into a non electric future.
man, you need to came to Brazil, make a trip with ours scanias here. They are called the "the king of the road" here. We used to pull 50 Tons in the Scania 500, with 6x4 axe configuration.
Bruce! Yes and Yes Again!, it is worth all the effort and time to get Scania to the USA! And finally a truck that everyone in the USA can buy and drive in the USA. That must be the goal and the future with all this commitment that Scania is making together with you in this project.
When it comes to road safety. Scania's cab range exhibits outstanding crash performance thanks to structural integrity, optimal instrument placement and the dissipation of collision forces. It also minimizes the risk of a car ending up under the truck in a collision. The Swedish standards for crash tests are among the strictest in the world. Their new generation of trucks fulfills them by a wide margin, and the new cab frame performs very well in a crash. Rolling accidents and collisions can have serious consequences. Scania's crash curtains can prevent drivers or passengers from being injured or crushed to death by their own vehicle. Available in Scania's new P, G, R, L and S cabs as well as in CrewCab. The brake pads from Scania contain a unique friction material that is optimized for the patented alloy used in the brake discs. It provides maximum service life and consistent braking performance. The further developed brake calipers, the improved control of the brakes and the more advanced location of the front axle give the Scania trucks a greatly improved braking distance. In a Scania cab, you get an undisturbed panoramic view forward and to the sides. The narrower A-pillars, lower side windows and lower instrument panel help give the driver better visibility. The night lighting function can be used to avoid reflections and other disturbing lights during the dark hours of the day. High-mounted high-beam headlights are built into the sun visor and additional lights such as fog lights and high-beam headlights for bad weather. Various types of camera systems can be selected to increase safety, visibility and convenience. The blind spot detection increases safety on all roads with the help of sensors that detect objects in blind spots. If risky situations arise, the LEDs in the A-pillars light up to warn the driver. This means that the driver is always aware of what is happening in the truck's surroundings. The Area View HD 360° camera system. With our Area View camera system, you get a full overview of all situations. Four wide-angle cameras show the areas in front, behind and to the sides of the vehicle in 720p HD quality, giving you full visibility all around and in all directions. Driver support Scania Driver Support gives the driver feedback directly on the dashboard and shows how braking, acceleration and shifting affect fuel consumption and road safety. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Scania ESP (Electronic Stability Program) significantly increases driving safety by monitoring key stability parameters and automatically activating appropriate control functions. Emergency situations and incorrect speed can sometimes make the vehicle unstable. It is especially dangerous for tractor-trailer combinations. If the driver loses control for a fraction of a second, the consequences can be catastrophic and very costly. Scania ESP is intended for use on wet and slippery roads where under- and oversteer is common and on dry roads, where the greatest risk is overturning due to excessively high speed or wrongly proportioned curves. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) With ACC, the driver can set a minimum distance himself. The truck then maintains cruising speed until you catch up with a slower vehicle. The truck then brakes and adapts to the other vehicle's speed, and then keeps the preset distance between the two vehicles. When the traffic ahead clears, the truck returns to the selected cruise speed. The cruise control has simply been made safer and more user-friendly. Speed sign information (SSI) Cruise control with active prediction (CCAP) Adaptive cruise control (AICC) Advanced emergency braking - vehicle (AEB) Advanced emergency braking - pedestrian (AEBp) Vulnerable road user collision warning front (VRUCWf) Vulnerable road user moving-off inhibition, front (VRUMOIf) Alcohol lock (AID) Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) Driver attention support Lane departure warning (LDW) Lane departure warning with active steering (LDWAS) Lane keep assist (LKA) Lane change collision prevention (LCCP) Blind spot warning (BSW) Vulnerable road user collision warning side (VRUCWs) Vulnerable road user detection, rear (VRUDr) Aerodynamics At Scania, vehicle design is a continuous process. The award-winning vehicles they have today are the result of almost a hundred years of engineering and fine-tuning of the smallest detail in aerodynamics and ergonomics. To create an optimal vehicle, they have turned over every stone and developed everything from the radiator grill to the taillights. They have even improved the underside of the car to minimize unwanted turbulence and friction loss. Engine technology Scania's modular combustion concept maximizes your fuel efficiency potential, reduces your carbon dioxide emissions and ensures generous torque. Their ambition is to always be ahead in terms of engine technology, and Scania develops all key components internally. EURO 6 and what is Euro 6? What are the European emission standards? Every four to five years, new Euro standards are released in an attempt to make vehicles more efficient and less polluting. Below shows when each emission standard has been released so far, giving you a guide to what emission standard each type of vehicle will be, depending on when it was manufactured (as a guide only). Euro 1 Standard - introduced on 31 December 1992 Euro 2 Standard - introduced on 1 January 1997 Euro 3 Standard - introduced on 1 January 2001 Euro 4 Standard - introduced on 1 January 2006 Euro 5 Standard - introduced on 1 January 2011 Euro 6 Standard - introduced on 1 September 2015 6 Euros Euro 6 is the current standard for new registrations for diesel trucks in Europ and the permitted NOx emissions were reduced from 180mg/km to 80mg/km. The move was made after studies linked NOx to breathing problems. To produce Euro 6 compliant trucks, some manufacturers added Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to their vehicles. SCR technology works by injecting a fluid-reducing chemical through the catalytic converter and into the truck's exhaust. The agent's reaction converts NOx into harmless nitrogen and water as it leaves the tailpipe. An alternative approach used by truck manufacturers is to use Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology. The vehicle's ECU controls the EGR process, which mixes the intake air with the exhaust gas to lower its combustion temperature. The Euro 6 standard for diesel vehicles limits emissions to: NOx - 0.08g/km CO - 0.5 g/km PM - 0.005g/km HC+NOx - 0.17g/km PN [#/km] - 6.0×10 ^11/km In 2017, the European Union introduced the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test. The goal of the RDE test was to more accurately reflect emissions on the open road, limiting the differences from tests performed in a laboratory environment. The new test parameters were a result of the 2015 dieselgate scandal, which revealed that vehicle manufacturers cheated to meet Euro emissions standards. During the period 1 September 2017 to 1 September 2019, vehicles are allowed to be up to 2.1 times the Euro 6 laboratory limits for NOx emissions. These vehicles are classified as Euro 6D-Temp. From January 2020 for new type approvals and January 2021 for new registrations, vehicles are allowed to be up to 1x the Euro 6 laboratory limits for NOx emissions (with a margin of error of 0.5). These vehicles are classified as Euro 6D. Diesel MOT tests Since May 2018, any truck, lorry or van fitted with a diesel particulate filter (Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesel trucks) that produces visible smoke of any color will receive an automatic fault. Also, evidence of tampering with the DPF results in a failure. Converting your fleet to Euro 6 trucks is a great investment and offers several benefits: - Pay less tax (in Europ) - Clean Air - Better fuel efficiency - Euro 6 trucks use less fuel so you reduce your monthly running costs. More powerful trucks - Euro 6 trucks are more powerful than their Euro 5 counterparts, helping you increase your efficiency. There are many other advantages with Scania trucks and Euro 6 requirements for the engine. I know there are many people who want to style their trucks. And there are a great many styling accessories for Scania trucks in Europe to order and which will probably come to the USA in the future if Scania sells its trucks there. Yes! Bruce it's worth all the time and effort making UA-cam videos about Scania trucks, All the good or bad comments, anything you do Bruce to get Scania trucks over to the US will be worth all the time and effort. Best regards from Sweden and Stockholm. Greetings from someone who loves Scania trucks. Keep up the good work you are doing!
@brucewilson great channel just to let you know that this truck Does have a DPF fitted which needs replacing. The advanced emergency braking system uses the forward looking camera (FLC) in the windscreen and the distance sensor in the front bumper together. Keep up the good work.
For testing purposes, I would find it interesting to take the truck to a smog testing facility to see how it stands up to the American testing thresh hold. It may help Scania in seeing where their trucks stand up to the US standard
damn that truck looks awesome. Scania just has a magic quality. Cant wait to see this with a big trailer on the road! Also the Peterbuilt with Scania power sounds awesome too.
Much of the new leadership in International/Navistar are now former Scania directors who have worked worldwide. Maybe this can revive the International brand with some new production methods and technology from Europe. They already started with the new S13 powertrain
You're doing a great ambassadorial role for Scania, in the U.S. If I was at the EPA, I would be knocking on your door with an extreme urgency to get your truck approved.
Just an Idea For a future vlog bruce compare fuel figures weight for weight on two trucks scania and brutus see what pulls better what uses more fuel etc on a set route say 100 mile round trip if permits allow
regarding the safety of Scania trucks, i have had two MAJOR accidents in a Scania, back in 2016, i had a head on crash with another semi, in 2020, i flipped it doing 56mph after jack-knifing.. i think i wouldve died in either accident, if i had been on an Iveco or MAN or something else, the sidecurtain airbags definately saved me in the flip, without them i wouldve died on impact
@nickeustace9495 Maybe on the NCAP scale Iveco score low, Ie minimum standard, but they still meet the required minimum or they will not be allowed into production. Anyway who on earth wants to drive an Iveco 🤣🤣 I'll stick with my FH16 ta.
@alexpervanoglu7420 i was once forced to drive a 6 wheeler Iveco, in Iceland, during darkest of winter... was an experience i wouldnt wish upon my worst enemy, if i had one that is :P Volvos are good, but that screaming sound from a Scania V8... aint comparable bud :D
@alexpervanoglu7420 and also, who the fuck wants to drive a truck that scrapes the bottom of the barrel required minimum standards, when you can have best of the best? i stand by what i said, i wouldve died if it had been a junk like iveco..
Swedish people are super fun to work with and you’re hard pressed to find nicer people anywhere. They have their quirks as does anyone, their been the slow pace of making decisions and being terrified when we Finns come and do things our way. Anyway, the more I work with them, the more I can appreciate their way, because in the end, they get the job done, even is the start seems to be on the slow side.
@@SirTubeALotMore personally I want to do just that and if others want that too, it’s usually great and beneficial to everyone. Sometimes there’s just not enough time to go through everything with everyone and in those cases I have to make decisions before all of the Swedes are happy to proceed. Fortunately my nearest colleagues know that sometimes I like to make fast moves and perhaps they have learned to trust me in this.
Shoot I've been playing with Scania Matchbox trucks since the late 80s! I love COE trucks, but my favorite Scania is the conventional cab version. I love Peterbilts. Cool seeing Pete's and Scans running together!
Hey Bruce, I love the custom Coca-Cola stand on your truck (18:23) - That must be a modification you made for the US Market (Refreshment Stand) for visitors who are admiring the truck. Great job. Keep up the great work and videos. The USA deserve to have better, more efficient, truck on the road more than in the garage and safer truck (including a top hatch escape route) for their truckers. Peterbilt & Kenworth need to raise their game or be prepared to get kicked out of the ball park. If it is only jobs the US Gov is worried about, ask Scania if they will consider setting up an assembly plant and multiple maintenance depots in the USA, or do it through third-party. Truckers deserve better. All US Drivers deserve better especially trucks that stop faster (keen to see the brake test results soon) so everyone on the roads is safer. Carry on trucking. You can't hide behind bureaucracy for ever.
Love how the US is always preaching free trade unless it hurts one of its domestic companies.
Its the bad way of protectionism
Well yeah, the problem is that the domestic industry is ages behind the worldwide market, but also refuses to invest a single cent.
Its your every day american is who is getting screwed over as always
The US are well-known for having lots of barriers to entry for their internal market.
One such example is the infamous "chicken tax".
I remember how the looks for the British cars were played around with in order for them to meet US enhanced safety standards! Produce a tractor unit with better safety standards than those required in the USA and there's a clutching of pearls - 'You can't make us look so backward'!
Crazy when European safety standards for trucks are light years ahead of the USA's, yet this truck doesn't meet NHTSA's standards? Sounds more like protectionism to me.
Similar to motorcycle helmet classification.
It's mostly a matter of bureaucracy but the result is the same indeed. US truck brands are aligned with regulations in the US, European brands are more aligned with european regulations. The fact that euopean regulations mostly are valid throughout the world makes it easier for them to sell overseas, but the US, being a technological power themselves, will and should more or less protect it's economy a bit. (Every country in) Europe does it too to a certain degree but it's mostly restricted to governmental investments.
Doing tests for all sorts of federal bodies all over the world, I can say that a lot is pretty interchangeable these days and most of the regulations is just paperwork. and that takes time and money to do, so it's not only a matter of protectionism, also an investment question and the most important: the will of the audience to buy stuff. Truckers and farmers are, with a few exceptions) pretty brand loyal and certainly in the US. Some European tractor brands are only now able to spend money to join the US market, get their brand properly set up as farmers are getting fed up with what their country seems to deliver. The same goes for truck brands as well. Efforts were doen in the 80's but that didn't end well. The fact that Scania basically gave Bruce a truck seems a small move but can have big conequences. Bruce is basically the test driver for Scania in the US. Seeing this happen, some more trucks might follow the same way. The best way to increase brand awareness is mouth to mouth advertisement and Bruce is doing this pretty brilliantly and with the necessary respect for the brand.
@@countk1European emission standards are Californian emission standards. Safety standards are tighter than a nuns ahh in Europe so those can't be the reason either.
In the EU all companies have to comply with new safety regulations each generation (or each year) and manufacturing companies know that. In the USA they don't have that same mindset, their lobbying from big companies is far more heavier compared to the EU (we do have lobbying in the EU though...). The NHTSA hasn't seen or approved a Scania truck yet, so they don't know what it's capable off, so it's "approved" till further notice. It's interesting to see the difference in culture here, we will need to see how this will pan out and I think the NHTSA will come around over time, but Scania (or any other brand) need to see a reason to put effort in it as well, that's why they gave the truck to Bruce. Like Bruce says, the Scania outperforms every current US truck to date (it may be a bit more expensive though), now it needs to win their hearts as well.
Some poeple think you have to love musk to think nhtsa is a bust.
My son is a 3rd year apprentice with Scania in Australia. Their training is second to none, they have a strong staff culture. I am really proud of him. Great truck. Take care from Australia
Congratulations. To be a licenced SCANIA mechanic -is the real deal. In Sweden we have many female SCANIA mechanics today. They're all top notch of what they do.
We 'wheel jockeys' like our SCANIA's because theese trucks are SO WELL designed. But it's almost even more impressive to see real SCANIA mechanics at work. Expessionally on the road. How damn fast and accurate they are -in what they do. For years we truckers have HATED all the digital shit in our trucks. But today: It's pretty damn impressive when a mechanic plugs their computer into Your truck -and it tells them EXACTLY what is wrong with it. SCANIA can even monitor Your truck on the road; and tell You want's wrong with it! Not only that: They can tell You AHEAD of time; when You should get it checked 4 something that MIGHT be problem with it later.
Just like Bruce says: At first glance one might think that theese things are WAY TOO technical to be reliable: But accually it's the other way around: ALL the electrical and mechanical is GENIOUSLY thought out -when designed. To a real SCANIA-mechanic this only makes their work easier and faster.: You'd be suprised how dang fast and efficient they accually are. (NOT kiddin'). All that electric shit in a SCANIA isn't there to charge You more for service and shit: It's there to make it easier to fix and maintain the truck in perfect working order. It is there to CHARGE YOU LESS -and keep Your downtime to an minimum.
All in all: Theese SCANIA trucks are designed to be THE BEST -and SCANIA really backs this up -IF anything should go wrong with it. (Reagardless if it's an new -or an older truck.)
Might be a Swedish thing. I worked for Volvo in Germany at the start of the 90's and they were by far my best employer.
You should be proud, served my apprenticeship with Scania in the Uk then worked in Oz for 2 years for Scania in Perth and Melbourne had a great time, I’ve got 16 Scanias of my own here in the UK now tell your boy there’s a job here for him if he fancies seeing the world a bit👍
@ thanks mate. I will
Run Scania R580 in Australia and they are the most desired trucks in the fleet to drive. Fuel economy is better than the freightliners we also run. THE FULL FLOATING CAB is extremely comfortable.
@@stevemorrison3392 Curious to know if you guys have the cascadia 125/6 highrise there, with a 72' bunk?
@@void308we have the cascadia.Not sure about 72inch sleeper
That’s why our government is laughed at. They want safer and more eco friendly trucks on our roads, while at the same time they won’t allow them into our country. Much less force our manufacturers to catch up to European manufacturers technology. One reason I’m glad to see that new Scania in the US. It shows the US market what we are missing out on.
You have the finest government that money can buy.
@ yup that’s why every politician becomes millionaires before their first term is over.
@@dsludge8217the lobbyists can buy. Who are they? We all know.
Is it illegal because it’s too reliable and well built compared to a US truck 😂
USA isn't as great as they think.
why scania is way ahead of usa trucks
Well basically yeah, Scania would need to open a US factory basically to be able to sell in the US afaik. It's basically protectionism.
@@TheLaualamp
If there's a market and they are allowed to sell into it you can bet Scania would open a U.S Plant.
European trucks are built for socialist, little over regulated countries. Leading to European reputation for unreliability.
Funny how this Scania is illegal, yet something like a Cybertruck roams free.
*Cyberjunk.
scania owners need to become first lady ASAP
@@brianmurphy8790 WankTank**
FIFY
I was blown away with cyber truck problems. Not only tow hook falling off. But electric motor and inverter failures in first few months. Also it's hot glued together 😂😂😂 like dude is bragging about toughness but he was in service for , gas pedal, inverter, motor, windshield wiper... Like 6 times thing was broken in 3000 miles😂😂😂
You missed the glaring point. The cyberjunk was built in America.
The Scania would be totally legal if Scania built a factory in the US and then built the exact same truck in the US
In short, this truck is technologically superior, but bureaucratically illegal.
AMERICA🤦🏻♂️
do you think is superior to peterbilt or kw
@@buguimonster7242
Even the red one is superior.
@@buguimonster7242 is this a serious question??😂😂
Make America great again they said 😂
Land of the freeDUMBS
The PR stunt Scania does with you Bruce, gets both my thumbs high. The business they see if this is an success, will make you an icon.
Some people in the US like to boast how the US is miles ahead of the rest of the world, but the reality is they aren't, and keeping innovation from the rest of the world out of the US only makes them fall more and more behind. Those same people constantly use the words socialism and communism as being the opposite of the US economy, but the truth is the US economy is pretty much similar to the Eastern German economy before the Berlin wall got knocked down. Instead of competing and innovating to keep the local economy relevant, they're allowing them to sit back and do the bare minimum because the real competition is kept out the gate.
The only innovative thing about the US is military equipment, everything else they lack behind
Not militarily we aren't....ANYONE WANT TO TEST THAT???
@@russellking9762the American military is boring and more like an occupational force!
China is already much more advanced. Wait a few more years and they will be the number one economy. Americans only think about the military industry, to fill the pockets of many people.
@@russellking9762The US military has quantity, not quality. Also it hasn't won a war since independence, and arguably that's mostly due to the opposition also fighting against Spain, france and the Netherlands
Do a brake test between Scanian and the best American that you can compare with, without trailer and with trailer. The result can probably only lean in one direction......... A curious Swedish man wonders how big the difference would be.
It's not about distance... it's about steering while braking. And time from pedal press till full brakes engage. Euro trucks practically behaving like car
All European trucks has had ABS braking system on truck and trailer since the 90
That is a cool idea for a video
@@dragancrnogorac3851 That many American trucks still have drum brakes is crazy. 🙈
@@volvodashcamyou'll have that when you ban competition
Scania can probobly soon collect 25 year old trucks from around Europe, fix them up, then send them to USA due to the 25 year old rule, and they will still be competitive with USA trucks
Yeah.
Ylivoimala are restoring one 530 for an american customer now.
I bet there are plenty of folk who would buy.
There will be an other issue with the trailers, US trailers are not adapted to these trucks and European one are too long I believe.
@@p4olo537The maximum length of an articulated vehicle is 16.50 m if the maximum distance between the fifth wheel and the rear of the semi-trailer is 12 m, and the distance measured horizontally between the fifth wheel and any point on the front of the semi-trailer does not exceed 2.04 m; otherwise the maximum length is 15.50 m
@@p4olo537 The biggest difference is the location of the saddle(5th wheel) pin. But Euro trailers have (because they need to) ABS and instead of of double axles usually have 3 independent axles(With 2 instead of 4 tires) on the trailer
This truck is a threat and that's why they don't want it here. Peterbilt, Kenworth, etc... would be in trouble. It's a better build motor wise. At the end of the day it comes down to money being spent. Scania doesn't want the owner in the shop but the US makers do!
Engine wise and interior scania is superior
The protectionism which is effectively in place clearly serves to protect the domestic manufacturers from instituting the progress their supporting drivers are reasonably entitled to expect. I don't doubt that boardroom salaries and bonuses have kept pace though ......
@@ourfarmhouseinspain it's probably a good idea to make sure they aren't driven out of business, but not having to compete has seriously set a bunch of industries back in the US. Greetings from Europe.
@@ourfarmhouseinspain i don't think it is a bad idea to protect your domestic manufacturing in key areas for a time but the tariffs on cars and trucks has been in place for so long that american companies are just growing fat from it rather than just letting them catch up.
in an ideal world the tariffs would have been slowly lowered burning the feet of American companies to improve or be cheaper so European trucks doesn't have an appeal.
And it has a V8, which is let's face it a selling argument in the US.😊
They sound so good besides being technically superior.
Didn’t know they use MPH in the UK? It’s funny how Americans have completely forgotten where their country was modeled on. Give it another couple of generations and they’ll be saying, we had no idea they speak English in the UK!
Some actually say that now - they seem unable to connect "England" and "English"...
I feel sorry for the British. They need to think in terms of pounds, kg, stone, miles, kg -- they really have the worst of all worlds.
To be fair, the British use a weird mix of SAE and metric measurement, depending on what you're doing.
Wales I think is the main one if I recall that uses MPH.
😂😂😂😂
About the SCR and pollution control: Before the SCR, AdBlue (30 something % urea and de-mineralized water) gets pumped into the untreated exhaust, mixed in the SCR and breaks down into ammonia which then breaks down the harmful pollutants into harmless nitrogen and water. Pretty amazing stuff and not only used on huge trucks.
The USA is a passionate supporter of free trade, but only in one direction - when America exports. Imports are severely restricted to products that are better than American ones.
The irony is that their products won't get better if they don't face competent competition
USA arent allowed to export meat products etc to europe.
@@philip4588 AFAIK for example US washes their chicken in chlorine
@@philip4588since most mass-produced meat in the United States has been injected with hormones and antibiotics. Imports of U.S. meats are banned by the EU, plus Russia, Australia, Canada, China, Taiwan and most recently Japan. The free world has food standards.
@philip4588 Good! All the men are on TRT by 40, that's all I need to know.
As a canadian trucker operating in both canada and usa i would love a scania cabover truck as a daily driver
Too bad our gouvernments are so stubborn and blind!
Those trucks are awesome!
Yes, but thanks to this beautiful truck, someone in an American factory may lose their job ;)
@@RobertRobert-vn2wo "Adapt or die", simple, ither US manufacturers are steeping up the innovation in the USA or will come others to take that slice of pie, beside EU standards are far above US ones, over 30 years gap of standard; also that why USA are not in to the "Green Deal" like EU is today, to show that in perspective, that "Green Deal" can lead to an serious development and advancement to get an better standard than the previews years; PS yeah, US is so big economy that can't get an top noch emission standard as EU or JP for example.
@@RobertRobert-vn2woand who’s fault is it then?
@@freekvarossieau9666
what then is the free market..? ;)
@@RobertRobert-vn2wo
It should be possible for US brands to make trucks with the same quality as Scania, right?
That is one of the reasons that I like this project. I think US manufacturers need a kick in the butt to make better trucks, and that will, in the end, benefit the drivers who uses the trucks every day.
Markets are never healthy when the manufacturers are happy with selling lesser quality to a higher price because that is what their customers are used to.
I would love to see the US EPA and Safety test of this Scania.
I think a lot of those testing people would be amazed.
The us epa won't be happy with the fact this truck has less things that can break, while also being better for emissions..
Won't surprise me one bit if they force scania to add all the nasty shit the us trucks have in their emissions systems
@@choelstad91lol the EPA doesn't care how you meet standards, as long as you do it. The requirements are just various levels of emissions at different load levels and elevations, it's down to the manufacturer to figure out how to achieve it.
Hilariously, the EU standards are tougher than the US standards nowadays! So it'll be flying colors!
@@choelstad91doesn’t Europe have a DPF and it just gets them to a higher standard since ur applying it to a system that already does amazing without?
European vehicles are held to a strict enough standards to pass every test. California has the tightest standards for emission testing, which are usually used in Europe too, and these trucks pass those tests.
@MommyKhaos if that was the case, then we would've gone away from our def systems that end up putting more nasty shit in the air when they regen vs what they filtered.
I'm a temp driver, I drive many makes and models (day cabs), usually 2 years old or less
Pete, KW, and Internationals, they are all awful to drive, cheaply built, ergonomics are uncomfortable, they rattle and are noisy, the automatics don't shift smoothly, today i drove a Pete 579 with only 169 K miles on it and literally 20 minutes into the drive my neck, back and shoulders and upper arms were aching, same with the KW T680 and the Pro star, I wouldn't own one of these makes if they gave em to me, freightliner and Volvo are the only ones I'd recommend, I'm looking forward to the foreign makers getting into the US and forcing the others to step up their game
Must say that I am equally astonished on how this Scania thing has evolved, as you propably is/are. When I started watching this channel it was a guy named Bruce from Florida making entertaining "will it start"-videos. Now the same Bruce is still making entertaining videos, but also is a diplomat and a salesman for a great Swedish product, potentially creating more jobs in a small country far away. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't. But it doesn't matter really, trying is what counts. /Greets from one of those countries in Europe. ;)
Hi Bruce, I work for International in the Engineering Team based in Lisle, IL / USA. I wanted to add to this great video that we use the exact same SCR hardware (Selective Catalyst Reduction) with our Scania based S13 (I-6 Scania base engine, not the V-8 you have in your European Scania truck). You had a loaner LT Tractor from one of our International dealers with this setup, but some of you viewers may not be aware of it watching this video. Our setup is not only USA / EPA compliant, but it is also CARB compliant which is a requirement for California. Like your new Scania Truck, in our International S-13 engine we also do not have VGT turbos (Variable Geometry Turbocharger) or compounded turbos (2 turbos) or complex EGR systems (Exhaust Gas Recirculation). We simplify it and rely in the SCR aftertreatment system to meet EPA emissions. We also couple our amazing T14 manual automated gearbox which is also an Scania design. Overall I guess this is one step closer to make Scania vehicles a possibility in the USA. Also, with upcoming electric vehicles, this will be more of a reality as we all are working in TRATON together (Scania, MAN, International and VW Truck and Bus) to have the same electrical solutions for the challenging USA trucking needs posing to us as manufacturers of electrical trucks. I love your content. Please keep it coming!
The S13 in the LT and RH is the best Big Bore Engine and fuel efficient combo with the T14 transmission. I been in the truck repair service for 44 years, 37 years at International Trucks and this is the best engineering to introduce to USA.
How are you finding reliability? I know scannia are incredibly reliable but I mean doing the huge trips that you do over there? What’s the highest milage one you know of etc?
Now tell us about that new LT series😂
I already seen cab shells at the Advanced Technology Center 😂
@@steventurton3341
We have over 5 million test miles with this platform plus several thousand trucks out in the real USA cycles with USA emissions. If anything and being super honest, Europe hauls a lot heavier and their cycles are far more tasking than ours in the USA. I did Field Test for over 12 years and know it first hand.
Did you swap a Scania engine in a Nissan s13?😮
Even thou I think old US trucks looks cool, they are rolling dinosaurs, and are dangerous to their driver and other drivers on the road. I would suggest that Bruce made a braking test between a US truck and the Scania. It would be even better if you had a Euro trailer to really show the difference.
@Fetguf dont forget how dangerous they are for pedestrians.... the USA trucks
Yup. In the yt videos you see that us trucks ate not braking before an accident. They only barely slowing down. When in my European truck I can brake almost like in a car.
In Europe truck and trailer have disc brakes all over. Ebs, abs, and other safety systems.
😂😂 all I hear is garbage. My North American Freightliner brakes just fine. Disc brakes all around. 🤙
@@michielhuizing9737? Why? Lol
@@void308 steel bumpers....
I hope that a lot of people get to see it during 2025 and that you can show what it can do regarding performance and technology.
New year greetings from Södertälje, Sweden.
God nytt år samt bra förtsättning.
Inget bättre än Scania eller Volvo.
with the missing mirror on the front windshield, is there a reason why, even though it is not required by state rules, to spec the truck without it? that mirror has saved me a looot of trouble when driving in tight areas, to see the corner better from another angle, and also helps to see if someone has jumped infront of the truck
Agree, its a very useful mirror.
Lol, what? Are you guys still in the stone age? A lot of cars come equipped with camera systems with a 360 degree coverage around the vehicle, showing a third person perspective of the car in and all obstacles around in a console... which of course is particularly useful in tight spaces.
If that tech is widespread in regular passenger vehicles, I would expect it to be standard for professional drivers years ago o_O
@@Imman1s You need a lot of cameras to cover a semi, but they are on the way, if not already here, but front mirror works good enough.
@@dubious6718 I know, but a lot of cameras is not an issue; after all those are relatively cheap and the technology to stitch the images already exists.
My comment was geared more towards the fact that generally speaking, new tech is driven by the ones that use it the most, so I would expect it to be standard for semis way before it made it to regular consumers.
@@Imman1s as you can see, he chose to opt for mirrors, not cameras... so your point is kinda moot.. ive driven M.Benz actros with cameras instead of mirrors, but i can tell ye, i hated teh camera and screens, a LOT of time, you just couldnt see the screen becuz of teh sun.... really badly designed system in that truck
Thanks!
As an American, I miss seeing Cab-Over semi trucks on our highways. Scania would dominate the Cab-Over semi trucks from day one in the U.S.A.
Kenworth in Australia make cab-overs. K220, I think.
They use a lot of US sourced components.
Maybe, the 780hp Volvo FH16 is pretty cool too,. Though it's an older design, the interior quality is beautiful.
I bet Scania is investing serious sum of money to get that approved to import to USA. Because there is large market, and IF/WHEN Scania hits that USA market, peterbilt will be bankcrupted :D
I think the same, because if not, the money they are spending on the agreement they have with Bruce Wilson would not make much sense (taking a truck off the production line with the appropriate specifications, the transport and legal expenses so that it can circulate even if only "temporarily", I suppose that certain expenses of Bruce that they will also take care of, such as a trip to Sweden, hotels, etc.), and all to promote a product that they have no way of selling in the short term...
Unless, as you say, they are working behind the scenes to make it possible for these trucks to be homologated in the U.S., either as Scania, or with a "rebranding" by some American company.
I doubt they Are..
The market in Europe and asia is Big enough.
Besides.. Americans dont like cab-overs.
Mind You, I do like the looks of a peterbilt. Dont Care to much of how they to this day drive… to get the same driving experience, I would need to go back to a pre 70’s army truck here in Europe.
@@denniswiechert9791Scania is still Volkswagen, so of course they would like more market...
Peterbilt will have to lift their game then. Braking system and suspension for a start.
The owner of Scania altso own Navistar.. mayby there could be some technology transfer.. if USA customers fancy that! A long nose Navistar with Scania technology?
Excellent video Bruce. Scania marketed their trucks up until the 80s. I hope they can come back. Their trucks are head and shoulders above what we have here. Stay on it Bruce!!!
@@chrisherman7531 They wont, there isnt enough intrest. Sales wouldnt be worth it
@@TheNismo777fleets don’t buy after visual appearance. Scanias are bought for their total cost of operation. All over the free world.
Mr. Bruce Wilson. It is so much worth it. You are doing this with so much love and passion. You and Scania are giving so much love, attention and hard work into this, and therefor you are getting a lot of attention! I have a licens for trucks (not a commercial) and I love these videos. Who doesn't love cool machines in cool videos with passionate people? Keep up the good work!
Radar for distance and accident avoidance is not behind the windshield. It should be behind the odd boxy thing between headlights. Camera behind the windshield is usually lane assistance and roadsign related.
Great job Bruce! ❤ I live ten minutes from the factory in Södertälje, drive past there every week. And Scania really looks after their employees! They are a fantastic employer, 27:52 even by Swedish standards!! ❤
I'm a retired driver and have driven everything from FLD's to the newer KW T680's with 10 speed to 13 speed manual and automatic transmissions and I would love to see this rig if you ever get it out to Oregon anytime. Good video as always and my twin would love it also he still drives OTR pulling a 48' flat with a newer KW T680. Have fun and a great New Year
Take it to the EPA and let them test it for pollution levels...then have them either approve/disapprove and attach some paper or sticker saying 50 state legal if approved. Be a head start for the factory to consider a dealership over here.
I dont think he know's how to do that. When its already to difficult to take an instruction manual out of the plastic and read some of it.
Helemaal mee eens Jeroen.
The EPA doesn't do that directly, a third party company that is EPA certified does it, and he could just take it down there, however the big issue is even if it passes, that doesn't mean the EPA will approve it. Beauocracy is just terrible sometimes.
Yes!!
I'm always excited to see new videos of this rig. Thanks Scania for working with Bruce on this.
3:30 - This is what I love about your channel! You showcase these cross-continental differences so well, even down to something like the missing top. Keep it up! 💪
@bruceWilson The radar for the emergency brakes is located in the front grille just above the bumper at about knee height, the thing in the window is a sensor for the lane departure warning system
Something about "reed the ff manual". 😅
That's not even unique to Scania or EU trucks, ours over here have the same thing he just mostly has American retro style stuff without modern bells & whistles. That International LT he has should have a near identical camera & radar system with radar in the bumper & camera in the windshield.
@@EllieODaire Thats not even unique to trucks. My Suzuki Vitara has one, along with camera that does lane assist and road sign recognition, and thats a mid to low tier SUV.
In fairness to Bruce though it probably does also use that camera with the AEB system as well for both reducing false positives and detecting pedestrians and bikes and other small targets the radar might miss. The newest modern style trucks in the USA with those systems do that so I can only assume Scania's version is likely better.
The radar is not in the windshield, it's the black "box" just above the bumper.
I was thinking that too.
Sound and picture is perfect now!
UA-cam randomly decided to recommend your videos a few weeks ago. It's been a lot of fun seeing not just your excitement, but also from the people you meet at random truck stops.
The emissions system on this truck is almost identical to the strategy that Case IH and New Holland use on all their farm equipment. Just a combination of DEF and SCR. Euro emissions requirements drive so much development here in this US just to keep up
Oh Men, it would be great to see that beast working in everyday situations, with semis in the cities, transporting logs, going into a quarry to transport rocks, it would be great to see all the skills
It does all that and more. And does it well.
Get some emissions testing done. Compare the European requirements vs the USA requirements, and then the actual results. See what the EPA does then.
Epa and all of the three letter pos outfits, couldn't careless about the results. $$$ is the only factor that matters.
I'm willing to bet that the biggest of the terms and conditions negotiated by the legal team to grant this truck entry was that the results of any emissions testing wouldn't be made known to the public.
@@ciarand2823Why not?
Euro emission standards are those of California..
I looked at it. In the US there is an NTE standard, which requires a whole moving laboratory checking for emissions with particular engine loads. I doubt that it is doable by a UA-camr.
You can import a truck from the USA with minimal documentation to Europe, in my opinion, this is extrem protectionism. Bruce, you omitted to specify that it has EBS (electronic braking sistem)not ABS(ABS is out-phased in Europe since 2007), full electronical adjusted air suspension ECAS with remote control, so you can lift or lower the truck and set different ride heights using the remote control( that's why in Europe you don't see trucks stuck at railroad crossings, cause you can lift the truck and the trailer also, independently, and axle by axle(front-back)), also the retarder applies the braking force directly at the driveshaft so no matter if you are in gear or not, it will slow the same.
Also trucks in Europe come standard wirh full lockers and you can spec planetary gear axles, which are very common here.
You don't see trucks stranded at railroad crossings in the UK because we don't call them that, they are called level crossings because the road surface is level with the rails. Nothing is ever going to get stuck on the tracks.
A lot of truck drivers don't even know how to adjust the air ride on a trailer that is equipped and don't think, the just hold the steering wheel
@@TELBOYO10 No they're called that because they cross at the same level lol. Unlike over or underpasses.
@@TELBOYO10 Thats incorrect, we do have 'level' crossings that are humped, they often have a warning for grounding risk. Look at what3words ///consumed.coverings.redeeming
Yes, Redarc gear is built in Adelaide Australia. Outstanding quality goodies like brake controllers for caravans, voltage converters and so on.
Hi bruce i am uk owner driver i have a scania 770s v8 its just over 1 year old i do long haul from Scotland to most places in Europe. I think you having this great opportunity to work with scania is of great importance . I really think American truckers would buy these trucks a lot due to the safety fetures and the comfort these trucks have in uk Europe we are so used to these standerds . No disrespect but American trucks look nice on the road but are so old in every respect. Scania build some huge powerful heavy haulers in Europe and can pull massive loads doing spework . This truck will open a lot of drivers in America to be able to physically see this and i think after a while many many will be wanting them
Do you think Bruce Wilson will collaborate with Trucker Tim in 2025?
@@OmarionMcKenzie-j9zI bloody hope not, opposite ends of the profession
@nickeustace9495 why didn't Bruce Wilson ask anyone from Europe about how cabover is easier to drive?
@garrygrant2827 Have you seen Trucker Tim videos?
It is illegal to drive Scania that is not equipped with two glowing Michelin Men on the roof.
It is a part of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144.
lol
Bibendum on top!!!
not true - there was an update (EU:2022/0984) that allows to place the Michelin Man inside for improved wind resistance
@@RandomTheories The EU Council amended the Bibendum Annex? Thanks for notification, I need to look up the current consolidated text. 👍
@@RandomTheories I failed to find the confirmation of adoption of the Regulation (EU) 2022/0984. I guess that one did not go past the public hearing - Bibendum still goes on top.
I think a lot of people do not understand the investment Scania has made in this enterprise, the truck alone is likely around $400,000 equivalent, and Scania has paid out a similar amount in legal fees, compliance fees and shipping costs. Thus, Scania wants this to succeed.
With regards the modifications, the one done, in my humble opinion, enhance the truck not detract from it, they are respectful and complimentary, Iowa Customs did a fantastic job, which, again, is a speculative investment that may or may not realise a long term benefit.
American truckers deserve decent trucks, ones that are comfortable, safe, economical to operate and are inherently reliable - Scania most certainly are all of that.
With regards videos Bruce, I think it would be interesting to have a video whereby it gets EPA tested to demonstrate how clean that engine is, showing all the hoops required for testing etc.
Another good one would be hauling different loads that exceed normal US loads to demonstrate what the truck is capable of and demonstrate that even hauling a load of 40-80t are still economical compared to US manufactured trucks.
The adverting value for Scania is worth 10x as much.
Scania might not sell trucks in the US, but they do sell those V8 engines.
The exhaust is cleaner than the air it intakes in many places around USA.
@@AnanusBananus Well that is an issue for the US people to force regulators to change, but doesn't change the fact that Euro 6 and Euro 7 specs exceed even the requirements in California and Japan. This truck should be Euro 7 but its possible it could be Euro 6, depends on engine build date as Euro 7 only can into play around May/June 2024
@@brianmurphy8790 I do not believe the 770 is sold, yet, in the US market, but that is an important point too. 👍👍
@@jim.franklin Europe takes cumlifornia reqs and uses those as the requirements in Europe. And the model number of the vehicle might correlate with the emission standard number it is created to surpass, just a guess.
If i were still driving trucks i would definitely look into scania they are so far ahead of us. Hope to see you at one of the truck shows
15:13 - Why is it ILLEGAL for the driver to see what is right in front of the truck?!?
Bruce you know what quality is obviously . can't wait to see how you proceed . thanks !!
Those connectors for the 12v converter box are Packard/Delphi/Aptiv weatherpack connectors. They are one of the most common and available connector types.
Best trucks made, ad even though I am a Mack and Peterbilt fan I recognize how good Scanias are.
Go for it, Bruce! You've done a great job so far and I'm checking my UA-cam every evening here in Sweden for any new stuff you'd put out here. This is really infotainment!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO!🎉🇺🇸🇸🇪
Your the Man.. you deserve the rewards from this❤from Brasil🇧🇷💪🤝💚
Edison motors that is starting to build hybrid trucks in bc canada also went to scania and will be using their engines. they said the engines meet all epa requirements without a DPF which is huge.
Hopefully, one day these will be fully legal to sell and operate in the U.S. I know this Scania 770 eventually make the way to Mexico, where someone or a dealer will be really happy. It’s exciting to think about the future possibilities!Btw when you picked imperial messurments did they take in considerations that The US gallon is 3.785 liters, while an Imperial gallon is 4.546 liters
They sell them already in Southern america and fare east
Probably not within the next four years...
Keep dreaming.
@@lionofzion81 :):):)
@@joachimfalk4149 yes i know they even have factory in south america but this will be a difftrent spec fully loaded and custom so it be a nice truck over in Mexico i dont know if most Scnias in in mexico are Swedish built extended cab and v8 they have factory in Argentina and Brazil
It's awesome, love seeing it! I only drove for ~15 years, in the 70's - early 80's, and 75% cab over. I love seeing how Scania has developed the design. I always had a lot of ideas for that, but nobody would listen. 8( Now, here it is! Look forward to seeing more! Nice job Bruce!! Peace --gary
Well from the other video with that ancient truck I see why they don't want competition. Straight outta the seventies.😅
You mean the stone age 😁
@thedutchhuman Well at least they have the option to run it. In the EU everything is driven hard towards efficiency and very tough emissions requirements. Because the green goblins in Brussels... 😐
To be fair, he didn't use a "modern" looking Peterbilt either; Peterbilt likely still sells that truck design just to satisfy American truckers.
@@novabusboy7331that’s exactly why the do it.
that ancient "peterbuilt" design is straight out of early last century... It's like FEDEX or UPS distributing mail in open-cockpit biplanes in 2024! :)
With the little knowledge we all have of how things work in the US, local truck manufacturers are busy scrambling to lobby against your efforts and it's really sad how much they could be willing to spend just to shut down competition.
We are nearing the 32nd anniversary of Scania U.S.A. Inc. discontinuing the importation of heavy trucks on December 31, 1992. The last customer-ordered Scania, a 3-series P113HL, was delivered to a U.S. customer that year. I was just 17 at the time and have vivid memories of seeing new Scania trucks on the roads in the U.S. throughout the 1980s and into the mid-1990s, when the last of these trucks were retired.
Given the current developments, I am optimistic about the deal Bruce has with Scania. If all goes well, I hope Scania can return to the U.S. market in the next 3 to 8 years. This would be a significant milestone, marking 35 to 40 years since new Scanias were last available in the U.S. It sounds like there is only "red tape" and some hurdles to overcome before we could see new Scania trucks on US roads once again, and I believe that with collaboration and effort, it could happen. Fingers crossed.
I think the main reason it’s not allowed in the states, is because Freightliner, Peterbilt and KW don’t want more competition. They oh ready have Volvos out selling them..
Its funny since allot of those US truck companies have already been bought by foreign companies. Allot of them European.
Volvo in the US is basically American you know right?
Volvo USA is former Mack, built in the USA (or Mexico?) to US specs and standards.
Perfectly said Bruce. Lets hope you get through the red tape and get it all legal.👍
@@markbout257 If Bruce does not get this through it does not depend on him and also not on Scania😃
Best of luck to you and to Scania !
3:50 so the first scania was from Ronny Ceusters based in belgium, hurt a little to see it like this. greeting from belgium
Bruce was in Sweden and saw Svempa's unique Scania R999 cabriolet and wanted to do something similar. It's like having a 3 year old kid to make a new identical painting of Mona Lisa. 🤣
But he learned a lot of Scania technology from that truck - but obviously he has still a LOT to learn...
I’ve been a big fan of the ole Peterbilt dog houses, but seeing Scania send a new truck out and how advanced they are compared to what I work around daily. I’d like one, I hope to see Scania actually establish a dealership here in the USA
The U.S. truck manufacturers will never allow these to be imported. It would change the whole market. It would also cause the U.S. heavy truck market to change or die.
Well what i don't quite understand is why don't you ask the guys at scania themselves to give you the parts to fix them old v8 scanias, at least you can keep them and so you need to maintain them, maybe ask them for parts, they would probably be able to help you out right?
Its called not taking the piss.
those are 25+ year old trucks, not sure the parts are compatible anymore. they also don't want him to promote their old truck, why would they do that LOL
@@amin.stagram they could call it a sales point that even 25+ years later it still runs and that if it stops working you are still able to get youre truck fixed up and driving again
@mariusstergaard31 they have running, hauling 40+ years old Scania all over the world 😂 who would want to push 25 year old technology in a market where they want to compete using their latest technology? You think they want their brand to be seen as a 25 year old technology for a guy like you to compare it with a 2025 Peterbilt. To then say ewww, why is everything rattling in here. Ewww, why is there an antique dashboard scanias are so stuck in the 90s... are you serious ? How many brain cells do you have? Did I have to type all of that... yes, unfortunately, because of how limited your brain is
@@amin.stagram If you watch Bruce's videos about his old Scanias you can see that he bought a lot of original parts from Scania. He had to pay for them, though.
Hello Bruce, congratulations to SCANIA and you for this incredible adventure. I understand that some people want to keep the Scania intact, but we must not forget that American drivers like a different style. Personally, for the American march, a longline cabin and vertical escape would be great; a mix between deep cabin and austalien style that really is nice to the eye . Excelente end of year and above all good luck for the future , do not lose hope , even if the taxes on products coming from EUROPE will increase . There will always be a way to get there
Trucks in Sweden that are driver-owned are almost always customized. We love to trick them out.
21:41 The radar is that black lump at the bottom just above the skirt. Pull down the lower access hatch and you will see it. The cameras in the windscreen are for road sign recognition, auto headlamps and auto wipers.
You are doing a great job and I for one can hardly wait for the next installment.
From a retired British trucker
Wish I could come look at it. Never seen a Scandinavian truck before looks great
Yeah isn’t Scania is also supporting Edison Motors in Canada which is also very cool.
Yep!
It makes no sense that the truck can't be legal because it meets HIGHER standards! That's so illogical! The whole reason we have so many Japanese and Euro trucks in New Zealand is because our standard's are basically US based and those trucks EXCEED those standards. So it's a no brainer!
Thanks for being a leader and showing everyone there are different ways of thinks
Great work and Scania are amazing. Respect from New Zealand love your videos.
What would appeal to US drivers even more is the T cab. Made by Vlastuin Truck- & Trailerservice in the Netherlands. You should go check them out too Bruce. And see how they are made from brand new Scania trucks.
@@hensel8124 he knows probably more about the T cab than u do lol he been deep diving on these trucks alot lately.
The Norwegian company Tuft FKM done it better and they resemble the old 113H torpedo with the new next gen R series modified into bonetted truck
Check them out its super worth it
If the Scania enters the US market any time, they will probably build it themselves.
@@erkinalp They should be collab with those company in order to respect them and their efforts for keeping the torpedo style alive
That would be dope af
the radar emergency break systhem is not at the window but behind the black panel in the lower grill just above the bumper.
behind the window is the camera that is for the lane detection systhem that gives an alarm when you cross over the lane line.
not at low speeds or when the blinker is on.
new regulations in europe (like the daf i am driving) have three radars.
also one for close by obstacles like pedestrians crossing in front of the truck and another one at right side of the truck to warn for trafic in the lane next to the truck.
in combination with the lane detection systhem it only warns for trafic in the lane right next to the truck.
it gives a visual signal on the dashboard and in the right mirror/ monitor.
also most new european trucks don't have mirrors anymore but use camera's and monitors that are mounted in front of the A pillars so you don't have mirrors that obstuct the view outside.
Is it illegal because it’s designed for the driver and safety?
Simply because it's better than anything US made! Safer, cleaner, more economic and even cheaper
No, it's illegal simply because it isn't made in the US.
Trump logik!@@qe2836
@@lionofzion81 Correct. I didn't see your comment before I wrote mine. The US is a "free" economy afraid of competition :)
california have nikolai full electric is a scania with electric motors
Put a bed sheet in front of the exhaust pipe and show folks how little soot and exhaust actually comes out. This can definitely be a game changer for you as the new Scania USA VP. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Good luck and Happy New Year to you and your family and Team.
As a UK based truck driver. The axel is called a tag axel if its the rear axel that lifts an a mid lift if it's the middle axel that lifts
As a Brit, it's mad to me that you don't get these in the US.
Scania was sold in the US in the mid 80s, but had to stop after a few years. That was because US customers were used to picking their own choice of Engine, Gearbox, Axles from different brands. That philisophy doesnt match Scanias idea of how to sell trucks.
The irony on the emissions systems is that CaseIH and New Holland tractors and equipment run the exact same emissions system as this truck and that’s perfectly legal and it’s built over in Europe… I think the red tape is more the reason and not the emissions.
Everything that showcases the manouverability advantages of the Scania over any american truck, even cabovers, will be greatly appreciated. Please do drone shots of backing up to a loading dock and even just turning 180 degrees. It would be more than just nice if the advantages of this scania could be used to develop the old fashioned US trucks into a non electric future.
Scania has electric models too
man, you need to came to Brazil, make a trip with ours scanias here. They are called the "the king of the road" here. We used to pull 50 Tons in the Scania 500, with 6x4 axe configuration.
Love Scania and this truck! Thanks Bruce and Happy New Year bud
Bruce!
Yes and Yes Again!, it is worth all the effort and time to get Scania to the USA!
And finally a truck that everyone in the USA can buy and drive in the USA.
That must be the goal and the future with all this commitment that Scania is making together with you in this project.
When it comes to road safety.
Scania's cab range exhibits outstanding crash performance thanks to structural integrity, optimal instrument placement and the dissipation of collision forces. It also minimizes the risk of a car ending up under the truck in a collision. The Swedish standards for crash tests are among the strictest in the world. Their new generation of trucks fulfills them by a wide margin, and the new cab frame performs very well in a crash.
Rolling accidents and collisions can have serious consequences. Scania's crash curtains can prevent drivers or passengers from being injured or crushed to death by their own vehicle. Available in Scania's new P, G, R, L and S cabs as well as in CrewCab.
The brake pads from Scania contain a unique friction material that is optimized for the patented alloy used in the brake discs. It provides maximum service life and consistent braking performance. The further developed brake calipers, the improved control of the brakes and the more advanced location of the front axle give the Scania trucks a greatly improved braking distance.
In a Scania cab, you get an undisturbed panoramic view forward and to the sides. The narrower A-pillars, lower side windows and lower instrument panel help give the driver better visibility. The night lighting function can be used to avoid reflections and other disturbing lights during the dark hours of the day. High-mounted high-beam headlights are built into the sun visor and additional lights such as fog lights and high-beam headlights for bad weather. Various types of camera systems can be selected to increase safety, visibility and convenience.
The blind spot detection increases safety on all roads with the help of sensors that detect objects in blind spots. If risky situations arise, the LEDs in the A-pillars light up to warn the driver. This means that the driver is always aware of what is happening in the truck's surroundings.
The Area View HD 360° camera system.
With our Area View camera system, you get a full overview of all situations. Four wide-angle cameras show the areas in front, behind and to the sides of the vehicle in 720p HD quality, giving you full visibility all around and in all directions.
Driver support
Scania Driver Support gives the driver feedback directly on the dashboard and shows how braking, acceleration and shifting affect fuel consumption and road safety.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Scania ESP (Electronic Stability Program) significantly increases driving safety by monitoring key stability parameters and automatically activating appropriate control functions. Emergency situations and incorrect speed can sometimes make the vehicle unstable. It is especially dangerous for tractor-trailer combinations. If the driver loses control for a fraction of a second, the consequences can be catastrophic and very costly. Scania ESP is intended for use on wet and slippery roads where under- and oversteer is common and on dry roads, where the greatest risk is overturning due to excessively high speed or wrongly proportioned curves.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
With ACC, the driver can set a minimum distance himself. The truck then maintains cruising speed until you catch up with a slower vehicle. The truck then brakes and adapts to the other vehicle's speed, and then keeps the preset distance between the two vehicles. When the traffic ahead clears, the truck returns to the selected cruise speed. The cruise control has simply been made safer and more user-friendly.
Speed sign information (SSI)
Cruise control with active prediction (CCAP)
Adaptive cruise control (AICC)
Advanced emergency braking - vehicle (AEB)
Advanced emergency braking - pedestrian (AEBp)
Vulnerable road user collision warning front (VRUCWf)
Vulnerable road user moving-off inhibition, front (VRUMOIf)
Alcohol lock (AID)
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM)
Driver attention support
Lane departure warning (LDW)
Lane departure warning with active steering (LDWAS)
Lane keep assist (LKA)
Lane change collision prevention (LCCP)
Blind spot warning (BSW)
Vulnerable road user collision warning side (VRUCWs)
Vulnerable road user detection, rear (VRUDr)
Aerodynamics
At Scania, vehicle design is a continuous process. The award-winning vehicles they have today are the result of almost a hundred years of engineering and fine-tuning of the smallest detail in aerodynamics and ergonomics. To create an optimal vehicle, they have turned over every stone and developed everything from the radiator grill to the taillights. They have even improved the underside of the car to minimize unwanted turbulence and friction loss.
Engine technology
Scania's modular combustion concept maximizes your fuel efficiency potential, reduces your carbon dioxide emissions and ensures generous torque. Their ambition is to always be ahead in terms of engine technology, and Scania develops all key components internally.
EURO 6 and what is Euro 6?
What are the European emission standards?
Every four to five years, new Euro standards are released in an attempt to make vehicles more efficient and less polluting. Below shows when each emission standard has been released so far, giving you a guide to what emission standard each type of vehicle will be, depending on when it was manufactured (as a guide only).
Euro 1 Standard - introduced on 31 December 1992
Euro 2 Standard - introduced on 1 January 1997
Euro 3 Standard - introduced on 1 January 2001
Euro 4 Standard - introduced on 1 January 2006
Euro 5 Standard - introduced on 1 January 2011
Euro 6 Standard - introduced on 1 September 2015
6 Euros
Euro 6 is the current standard for new registrations for diesel trucks in Europ and the permitted NOx emissions were reduced from 180mg/km to 80mg/km. The move was made after studies linked NOx to breathing problems.
To produce Euro 6 compliant trucks, some manufacturers added Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to their vehicles. SCR technology works by injecting a fluid-reducing chemical through the catalytic converter and into the truck's exhaust. The agent's reaction converts NOx into harmless nitrogen and water as it leaves the tailpipe. An alternative approach used by truck manufacturers is to use Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology. The vehicle's ECU controls the EGR process, which mixes the intake air with the exhaust gas to lower its combustion temperature.
The Euro 6 standard for diesel vehicles limits emissions to:
NOx - 0.08g/km
CO - 0.5 g/km
PM - 0.005g/km
HC+NOx - 0.17g/km
PN [#/km] - 6.0×10 ^11/km
In 2017, the European Union introduced the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test. The goal of the RDE test was to more accurately reflect emissions on the open road, limiting the differences from tests performed in a laboratory environment. The new test parameters were a result of the 2015 dieselgate scandal, which revealed that vehicle manufacturers cheated to meet Euro emissions standards.
During the period 1 September 2017 to 1 September 2019, vehicles are allowed to be up to 2.1 times the Euro 6 laboratory limits for NOx emissions. These vehicles are classified as Euro 6D-Temp.
From January 2020 for new type approvals and January 2021 for new registrations, vehicles are allowed to be up to 1x the Euro 6 laboratory limits for NOx emissions (with a margin of error of 0.5). These vehicles are classified as Euro 6D.
Diesel MOT tests
Since May 2018, any truck, lorry or van fitted with a diesel particulate filter (Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesel trucks) that produces visible smoke of any color will receive an automatic fault. Also, evidence of tampering with the DPF results in a failure.
Converting your fleet to Euro 6 trucks is a great investment and offers several benefits:
- Pay less tax (in Europ)
- Clean Air
- Better fuel efficiency - Euro 6 trucks use less fuel so you reduce your monthly running costs.
More powerful trucks - Euro 6 trucks are more powerful than their Euro 5 counterparts, helping you increase your efficiency.
There are many other advantages with Scania trucks and Euro 6 requirements for the engine.
I know there are many people who want to style their trucks. And there are a great many styling accessories for Scania trucks in Europe to order and which will probably come to the USA in the future if Scania sells its trucks there.
Yes! Bruce it's worth all the time and effort making UA-cam videos about Scania trucks, All the good or bad comments, anything you do Bruce to get Scania trucks over to the US will be worth all the time and effort.
Best regards
from Sweden and Stockholm.
Greetings from someone who loves Scania trucks.
Keep up the good work you are doing!
Good work Bruce and thanks for the explanations. Cant wait for future video's.
Got to get some super singles on the front, changes the look so much.
I love this channel, the kind of country man that loves the trucks instead of pushing them off a cliff or set fire to them.
@brucewilson great channel just to let you know that this truck Does have a DPF fitted which needs replacing.
The advanced emergency braking system uses the forward looking camera (FLC) in the windscreen and the distance sensor in the front bumper together.
Keep up the good work.
For testing purposes, I would find it interesting to take the truck to a smog testing facility to see how it stands up to the American testing thresh hold. It may help Scania in seeing where their trucks stand up to the US standard
US standards are s9 lax that Scania will easily pass any of their "tests".
Scania wont lower their emission standards down to the level of the American standards
California has strictest emission standards in the world and eu just uses that as our standard... So no problem with rest of the States
damn that truck looks awesome. Scania just has a magic quality. Cant wait to see this with a big trailer on the road! Also the Peterbuilt with Scania power sounds awesome too.
Not having to compete has really set back US semi manufacturing. :/
Much of the new leadership in International/Navistar are now former Scania directors who have worked worldwide. Maybe this can revive the International brand with some new production methods and technology from Europe.
They already started with the new S13 powertrain
You're doing a great ambassadorial role for Scania, in the U.S.
If I was at the EPA, I would be knocking on your door with an extreme urgency to get your truck approved.
Just an Idea For a future vlog bruce compare fuel figures weight for weight on two trucks scania and brutus see what pulls better what uses more fuel etc on a set route say 100 mile round trip if permits allow
regarding the safety of Scania trucks, i have had two MAJOR accidents in a Scania, back in 2016, i had a head on crash with another semi, in 2020, i flipped it doing 56mph after jack-knifing.. i think i wouldve died in either accident, if i had been on an Iveco or MAN or something else, the sidecurtain airbags definately saved me in the flip, without them i wouldve died on impact
All our trucks in Europe have to meet the same NCAP ratings so No you would have had the same crash protection regardless of make and model.
@alexpervanoglu7420They don’t though, Iveco scored very badly in recent tests compared to Scania and Volvo
@nickeustace9495 Maybe on the NCAP scale Iveco score low, Ie minimum standard, but they still meet the required minimum or they will not be allowed into production.
Anyway who on earth wants to drive an Iveco 🤣🤣
I'll stick with my FH16 ta.
@alexpervanoglu7420 i was once forced to drive a 6 wheeler Iveco, in Iceland, during darkest of winter... was an experience i wouldnt wish upon my worst enemy, if i had one that is :P Volvos are good, but that screaming sound from a Scania V8... aint comparable bud :D
@alexpervanoglu7420 and also, who the fuck wants to drive a truck that scrapes the bottom of the barrel required minimum standards, when you can have best of the best? i stand by what i said, i wouldve died if it had been a junk like iveco..
Swedish people are super fun to work with and you’re hard pressed to find nicer people anywhere. They have their quirks as does anyone, their been the slow pace of making decisions and being terrified when we Finns come and do things our way. Anyway, the more I work with them, the more I can appreciate their way, because in the end, they get the job done, even is the start seems to be on the slow side.
Swedes like to understand the whole picture before they make decisions. An underrated quality which I think more people and companies should follow.
@@SirTubeALotMore personally I want to do just that and if others want that too, it’s usually great and beneficial to everyone. Sometimes there’s just not enough time to go through everything with everyone and in those cases I have to make decisions before all of the Swedes are happy to proceed. Fortunately my nearest colleagues know that sometimes I like to make fast moves and perhaps they have learned to trust me in this.
Shoot I've been playing with Scania Matchbox trucks since the late 80s! I love COE trucks, but my favorite Scania is the conventional cab version. I love Peterbilts. Cool seeing Pete's and Scans running together!
Hey Bruce, I love the custom Coca-Cola stand on your truck (18:23) - That must be a modification you made for the US Market (Refreshment Stand) for visitors who are admiring the truck. Great job. Keep up the great work and videos. The USA deserve to have better, more efficient, truck on the road more than in the garage and safer truck (including a top hatch escape route) for their truckers. Peterbilt & Kenworth need to raise their game or be prepared to get kicked out of the ball park. If it is only jobs the US Gov is worried about, ask Scania if they will consider setting up an assembly plant and multiple maintenance depots in the USA, or do it through third-party. Truckers deserve better. All US Drivers deserve better especially trucks that stop faster (keen to see the brake test results soon) so everyone on the roads is safer. Carry on trucking. You can't hide behind bureaucracy for ever.
Just a fun fact. Did you know the iconic Coca Cola bottle was designed by a Swede.