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BUS UPDATE
Scania's new Fencer f1, initially available with the latest Euro VI engine
FENCER F1
But Scania certainly has confidence in the future of the market, having launched its latest model, the single-deck Fencer
f1 – the first launch in the planned Fencer range – in June.
The Fencer, the first new Scania single- deck bus launched in a decade, is built on a new chassis. “[This] has been designed from the outset as a future-proofed platform with a comprehensive selection of renewably-fuelled drivetrains including full battery electric and hybrid versions and biogas options,” says West. “Initially,
we are launching the vehicle with our
tried, tested, proven and highly regarded nine-litre engine, which can be operated
on 100% HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel. This engine option has been missed in recent years by our rural and inter-urban customers and we are delighted to be reintroducing it to the market at this time.
“Looking ahead, the single deck Fencer f1 is just the beginning of a new bus platform for Scania. Articulated and double deck options are also planned, meaning we will soon have a solution for every UK bus fleet operator.”
“The single deck Fencer f1 is just the beginning of a new bus platform for Scania”
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