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Quick facts on the fastest trucks in the world

Who wouldn't say that they are fascinated by speed? Racing and the breaking of land-speed records have fascinated us since the invention of motor vehicles. Recently, Volvo broke not just one, but two records, following a Hollywood-like build up the release of the video of the truck beating the previous records. Here are some facts and notes on the fastest trucks we have seen.

2007 The Wild Viking (1,600 hp)
Norse-Viking descendant, Bojie Ovebrink piloted his red NH16 Volvo dubbed the Wild Viking at Vasteras Airfield, Sweden; setting the new record at 158.8km/h in the 1000m standing category. The Swedish native beat his own previous record, 155.7km/h achieved in 2001.

2008
Talks of improving 2007’s record got under the way between Volvo and Ovebrink. In the meantime, Czech’s truck racing team, Buggyra lead by race ace David Vršecký claims to have overturned Ovebrink’s 2007 record at 170km/h.

2010
Olof Johansson, Volvo’s engineer gets to work by designing a prototype built not only to retake the record but one that can be configured into a hybrid.

Days before the release of NH D16 (1,800 hp), FIA, the governing body of motor sports disallows Buggyra’s results.
Bojie Ovebrink celebrates his 59th birthday by setting two new world records in the standing category on 9 June 2010; 500m: 130.9km/h (beating his previous 130km/h record set in 2001) and 1000m: 166.7km/h at Hultsfred Airport, Sweden.

Fun fact: Bojie Ovebrink was asked to lose 20 kilos for weight reduction measures.

2011 Mean Green (2,100 hp)
Described by Boije to be “like a champagne cork without the sound effect”, Volvo’s Mean Green became the first hybrid to establish the standards for the World Hybrid Truck speed record. The numbers?
115.3km/h (Standing 500m)
152.2km/h (Standing1000m)
218.7km/h (Flying Kilometre)

Fun fact: Mean Green utilizes the same Volvo hybrid drive system powering hundreds of Volvo buses throughout the world-one of them being London’s double decker buses.

2012
27 April 2012 marks the second time Boije Ovebrink drove Volvo’s Mean Green smashing the 1000m record. Driving 4237 feet above sea level, the new figure was 236.6km/h.

Fun fact: The Wendover Airport, where this event was held, happens to be the only remaining fully operational airport of the World War II era in the world.

2016 Iron Knight (2,400 hp)
The Iron Knight is based on a regular-production FH truck, weighing 1,000kg lighter with 600 hp more than Mean Green,
It was built to prove the speed and strength of the I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission the record of 81.6 km/h (0-500m) and 169km/h (0-1,000m), both from a standing start was set at Skellefteå Drive Center, Sweden.

Terminology
Standing Start: The truck starts off from a standstill, spanning the 1,000m course in one direction and then the other.
Flying Start: The truck is in motion prior to spanning the defined 1,000m course in each direction.

RM95,000 For 2016/2017 FUSO Diamond Mini Draw Winners

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commercial Vehicles, recently presented 15 delighted FUSO truck customers who participated in the FUSO Diamond Mini Draw Contest 2016 / 2017 with attractive prizes in a special customer appreciation event. Five of the lucky 15 winners each won an exclusive trip to Japan and service and parts vouchers worth a total of RM 85,000. Meanwhile, 10 other fortunate customers each won consolation prizes of service vouchers worth RM 1,000.

“Mercedes-Benz Malaysia congratulates the winners of the FUSO Diamond Mini Draw Contest. This year’s contest exceeded our expectations as we received a total of 885 entries. We look forward to seeing the same enthusiasm from our loyal customers in the upcoming Grand Final Draw contest,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Vice President, Commercial Vehicles, Albert Yee.

Toi Toi Services Sdn. Bhd. emerged as the winner of the Mini Draw grand prize; receiving a trip to Japan and service and parts vouchers worth RM 5,000. Meanwhile, Biforst Logistics Sdn. Bhd., Lee Tin San Lorry Transport Sdn. Bhd., SK Keong Trading Sdn. Bhd and Dynasty Recycling Disposal Service Sdn. Bhd., were named first, second, third and fourth prize winners, bagging a trip to Japan and service and parts vouchers worth RM 4,000, RM 3,000, RM 2,000 and RM 1,000 respectively.

The 10 consolation prizes went to Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru, Tan Yeong Aik, Syed Food Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Instant Logistics Enterprise, KB Atlantic Sdn. Bhd., GKV Brothers Enterprise, Hap Seng Plantation Sdn. Bhd., Namah Timber & Hardware Sdn. Bhd., PTWO Marketing Sdn. Bhd., and Bindu Florikultur Sdn. Bhd. Each received a RM 1,000 service and parts voucher

The FUSO Diamond Draw contest is an initiative to acknowledge Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s valued commercial vehicle customer base. The contest, which began in 2006, also serves as a platform for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to engage with customers and demonstrate appreciation for their unwavering loyalty to the FUSO brand of commercial vehicles.

The FUSO Diamond Mini Draw Contest is open to customers who purchased FUSO trucks and registered with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) from 1 January 2016 to 31 May 2016. Customers who emerged winners in the Mini Draw Contest are also eligible to participate again in the upcoming FUSO Diamond Grand Final Draw Contest in 2017, and will stand a chance to win a Mercedes-Benz C200, as well as a trip to Japan and service vouchers, with a total worth of RM 385,000.

The FUSO Diamond Mini Draw Contest 2016 / 2017 award and dinner was held at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang.

Scania Singapore Drives New Standard for Environmental Emissions

Scania Singapore has delivered their first Euro 6 truck to long-time customer Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering, ushering in a new era to its commitment of providing businesses in Singapore with the widest range of sustainable transport solutions. Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering is a local family-run business in the construction trade specialising in knuckle boom cranes that are responsible for the installation of some of the iconic facades along Orchard Road and the Central Business District.

Cleaner Emissions
With a strong history in sustainability and care for the environment, Scania became the first manufacturer in Europe to put trucks with Euro 6 engines on the road in March 2011, enabling foresighted businesses to invest in the cleanest emission technology available. This market-leading practice continues today with the inaugural Euro 6 delivery in Singapore, well ahead of the January 1, 2018 date mandated by The National Environment Agency (NEA). Singapore’s leading public organisation responsible for improving and sustaining a clean and green environment announced the new standards at the end of 2014 for which only Euro 6 commercial vehicles can be registered.

This technology truly delivers on the latest and greenest future-proof transport solutions, enabling businesses to get true value from their investment. Building on the latest engine platform, the new Euro 6 truck promises uncompromised performance, highest torque-to-power ratio in the industry, maximum driveability with low-rev cruising options and operating economy through lower fuel consumption.

Real Benefits
In redefining the acceptable limits for exhaust emission with the Euro 6 standards, nitrogen oxide levels are reduced by 80% and particulate levels reduced by 50% compared to its predecessor, Euro 5, presenting real environmental benefits to the people of Singapore.

“This first Scania Euro 6 delivery is an important environmental milestone for Singapore, our customers and Scania,” said Mark Cameron, Regional Director of South Malaysia and Singapore, Country Manager of Scania Singapore. “We are, first and foremost, a solutions provider, building sustainable transport solutions that are commercially viable with minimal impact to the environment. We are enthusiastic and pleased to partner with our customers to tailor-make a package of products and services that help protect the environment while driving down operating costs, maximise productivity and keeping drivers safe and comfortable.”

Defining the Future
Ong Wei Yang, Managing Director of Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering added: “We are extremely forward looking at Hong Fa, recognising the need to protect the environment. We want to build and provide cranes that define the future of the construction industry in Singapore. Our tailor-made knuckle boom cranes needed a 4-axle truck which only Scania is able to provide with their unique and customer-focused support. Their reliability is second-to-none and their 24-hour back-up promise, with excellent aftersales service, means we know we can count on them as partners, both now and in the future.”

Hong Fa Logistics & Engineering are receiving their first Scania G490 CB 8x4 MHZ (Euro 6) truck and look forward to many more partnership opportunities with Scania.

SMG Mega Sappire Sdn Bhd (SMG) continues to expand its fleet with Scania Trucks

Another handover ceremony of Scania trucks before the year ends. SMG has added new Scania trucks to SMGs fleet as part of its expansion to cater for the increase in the haulage and loader business.

SMG’s first two Scania trucks were purchased in the year 2014. As the business volume seemed to increase, SMG decided to purchase another two of the Scania P410LA6X2MSZ and they was handed to the Managing Director of SMG, Mr Kanapathy Raman Satish by the Sales Director for Scania Southest Asia, Tuan Haji Idros Puteh on the 7th of October.

“What we do is we transport import and export containers. Therefore most of our customers are shippers directly or come from forwading companies. Our job is just to deliver their containers back and forth from the port to the destination,” briefed Mr Satish.

The new trucks come with Opticruise main feature, which is the best in class optimal gear change, giving drivers more and better attention spent on maneuvering the trucks while reducing fuel consumption, cluth and synchromesh wear.

“During the early days of our business, we only purchased imported reconditioned trucks which are not feasible to operate in the long run. Hence, buying in total four of Scania trucks is our strategy to improve the business and also to get rid of all the old trucks. Based on the experience from our first purchase (2014), we are very satisfied with the trucks’ performance and the support from the Scania team. Every three month, Scania team will come and visit our area just to check on the trucks, give fast feedback if we have any questions and most importantly, with their support, I don’t have to worry about my trucks and can just focus on running the business,” he added.

The acquisition of the new trucks also come with the two years free Scania Maintenance package, two years of free 24/7 Scania Assistance and a ten years free Fleet Management System (FMS). Apart from that, SMG secured these trucks via the Scania Credit facility together with insurance coverage. Not just that, repair and maintenance contracts were signed for all with a positive view on the Scania Driver Services and Fleet Management System.