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TRACK & WHEELFROM THE PREVIOUS PAGEOther makes have to rely on SelectiveCatalytic Reduction (SCR) technologywhich involves the need for Urea to bemixed into the fuel system.Within the food distribution industrywith sensitivity surrounding the ‘carbonmiles’ food travels, having the cleanestburning truck available on the market,emitting negligible emissions, is aprime example of the forward-thinkingapproach the Winiata brothers take inapplying technology to meet increasinglydemanding customer expectations. Plusthey say the Scania also has a wholebunch of other benefits one becomesaccustomed to!“Scania has always lead the way withtechnology, fuel economy, drivercomfort etcetera” says Nigel. So whendescribing their opinion of their new Euro5’s performance, the single adjective“Fantastic” is simultaneously uttered byboth brothers. Andrew says “Just beingable to watch technology developing isamazing. We’ve both been lucky enoughto go on tours over to Sweden and youcan see why you pay a good price forthem. When you go to the factory yousee where the money is going. It’s notgoing to the fat cats at the top to get fat,they’re re-investing it in their productto further [develop] themselves.” Nigeladds “You’ve only got to look at the newEuro 5’s that have just come out to seewhat we’re talking about.”Andrew also believes the advances intechnology have meant less downtime forthem. “Downtime is a big cost and that’ssomething you don’t want.” Believingthat the advanced technology that nowgoes into these trucks needs to be wellserviced to attain the optimal performanceand long term reliability from thevehicle, Both Nigel and Andrew run alltheir trucks on ScanPlan contracts. “Ifyou have something with moving parts,something is bound to break on it” saysAndrew. Pragmatically he continues“It’s the unknown that’s the greatest risk.40