Our new bus and coach powertrain
Next stop: Sustainability
With our new bus and coach powertrain platform, we have just enabled a huge leap in sustainability and profitability in people transport. The powertrain platform is built on components and engineering from Scania’s award-winning SUPER powertrain for trucks – but adapted for buses and coaches, and with the option for a plug-in hybrid configuration. Altogether, this results in cost-efficient sustainable solutions for a wide variety of needs in travel operations.
One platform - two distinct performance steps
Meet the new combustion platform
Fuel efficiency and maintenance are key for profitable operations with minimised emissions. With a 13-litre engine improved in almost every way, a new gearbox, new brake system options and axle choices – several key operational aspects have been made better.
A great choice to lower cost and emissions in demanding intercity and long-distance operations.
Meet the new plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Sustainability and performance are far from opposites. All the range of a conventional powertrain, but with further improved fuel efficiency, power and torque. And with the ability to run in fully electric mode, ensuring zero emission zone compliance and improving both comfort and driveability.
An excellent solution for highly efficient long-distance travelling with zero emission zone compliance and premium comfort.
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Potential fuel and emissions savings with our new 13-litre powertrain.0 %Potential fuel and emissions savings with our new 13-litre powertrain.
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Possible range in electric mode – and up to 40% savings in fuel and emissions.0 kmPossible range in electric mode – and up to 40% savings in fuel and emissions.
The fuel efficiency and range numbers stated are dependent on operation, route and charging strategy and represent typical coach operations.
Take a closer look at the PHEV powertrain
Explore the powertrain components up close and see how advanced engineering drives efficiency and performance. Take control of the interactive 3D model - rotate and dive into every detail.
Explore your emissions and cost savings potential
For sustainable transport to succeed – it has to make sense also from a business perspective. Our calculator can quickly show estimations of potential savings.
A powertrain platform based on the Scania SUPER
– with electric capabilities
Our new powertrain is not just super efficient in general – but is actually based on the same components as the SUPER truck powertrain that have proven to be both successful and incredibly efficient – with up to 7% improved fuel efficiency from the combustion engine and gearbox combined.
Explore the powertrain components in detail
Read about our engineering improvements for every part and component of the powertrain. And if you want even more technical information, you can find a download link for our product brochure further down the page.
Our new 13-litre engine uses a lot of components from Scania's award-winning SUPER powertrain for trucks, but has been adapted specifically for buses and coaches. With great torque at low revs, it offers improved driveability. And thanks to its many engineering strides, we can deliver fuel savings of up to 7% combined with the new gearbox.
- Significantly improved fuel efficiency
- Increased low rev torque
- Greater flexibility
- Renewable fuel capabilities
The G25CM is both lighter and shorter due to its precise engineering. With the additional space, a wider gear range provides even better starting, while also allowing lower revs at cruising speed. Gear shifts are also quicker and more responsive – which leads to both more energy efficient driving, and increased passenger comfort.
- Better fuel efficiency
- Quicker gear shifts
- Better low RPM torque
- Lowered engine RPM at cruising speed
The dual 145 kW electric machines provide massive torque from standstill and add impressive responsiveness even at highway speeds. The e-machines are integrated with a new 6-speed gearbox, and add features such as regenerative braking. The result is outstanding driveability, premium ride comfort and improved fuel efficiency by as much as 40% in in typical mixed coach traffic.
With the use of the Scania Zone service, the ability to operate with zero noise and emissions for up to 80km can also be automated – switching to completely emissions free electric operation when entering geo-fenced zones that can be set up and managed digitally.
- Perfectly matched for our new 13-litre engine
- Additional power, torque and performance
- Even further reduced emissions
- Allows zero emission and low noise operation, with improved passenger comfort
We are introducing a new rear axle: The R716 engineered to target lower noise and reduced fuel consumption. The new axle provides extended operational lifetime, as well as faster ratios to increase passenger comfort.
- Lowered fuel consumption for reduced operational cost
- Faster ratios and lower noise level for improved passenger comfort
Our updated brake systems allow for both better driveability, increased traffic safety and passenger comfort. Our multi step system allows for combinations to fit any topography. The upgraded and improved version of our previous electronic brake system is now also complemented with both a new exhaust brake, and our brand new 4700 D retarder.
- Options for any topography or average operational speed
- Combination of exhaust brake and retarder: 500 kW braking power
- Self-regulating and switchable between performance and comfort modes
The rear module for the high floor K-chassis has been updated to perfectly fit all the components of the brand new powertrain – the new engine and gearbox, the radiator as well as the aftertreatment system.
Rear overhang chassis variations:
3280 mm 4x2 | 3990 mm 6x2 |
Technical specifications tailored for specific needs
With variations and options available for everything from the chassis layout, the engine performance level, axles, brake systems and both conventional combustion engine operation and plug-in hybrid operation – Scania's reinvented powertrain platform is a blank canvas for an excellent bus or coach regardless of the needs or prerequisites.
Engine options
ICE: 13-litre 420 hp (Euro 5)
Plug-in hybrid: 13-litre 420 or 460 hp + e-machine 2x145 kW
Wheel configurations
4x2, 6x2
*Axle options
R716, R716 + A461SA tag axle
Auxiliary brake options
4700 D retarder
* R716 applicable for 4x2, R716 + A461SA tag axle applicable for 6x2
Power and torque curves – 13-litre combustion engine options (Euro 3-6)
Power and torque curves – Plug-in hybrid configurations (Euro 6)
Brochure download
If you want more technical details, or just generally learn more about the new bus and coach powertrain platform – download our brochure here in PDF format via the link below.
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Ready for a vehicle specifically suited for your needs?
The road to sustainable and profitable people transport stretches out ahead – and we are confident we can provide the best buses and coaches for that road. So, reach out to us, and we'll get started on finding what the best possible vehicle means for you.
Contact your local dealer
If you have any questions about our new bus and coach powertrain platform, please reach out to your local Scania dealer.