Scania’s Brazilian subsidiary, Scania do Brasil Ltda, has joined forces with Sabesp, the state water and sewage company, to demonstrate the potential for using biogas in operating heavy vehicles.

Operator, Compañía de Transporte Saucinc SA, in March 2019 is to start transporting passengers using electric buses bought from the Chinese company, BYD Inc.

February sees Scania do Brasil Ltda start production of its new generation truck range at its plant in São Bernardo do Campo, which is approximately two years after launching the new models in Europe.