The search for greater operational efficiency and lower emissions in passenger transport motivated Scania Mexico to present its new Super chassis , a platform designed to increase energy performance, safety and profitability of bus fleets.

The launch took place during Expo Foro Movilidad 2026 , where the firm highlighted that the new development is part of its strategy to move towards a more sustainable transportation system.

Alejandro Mondragón, president and CEO of Scania Mexico, explained that sustainability in transportation should not be understood as an additional cost for companies, but as a direct improvement in operational efficiency.

“Every percentage point of fuel efficiency improvement we make automatically impacts operating economy and emissions reduction,” he said during the presentation of the new model.

The executive emphasized Mexico’s importance to the company within its global bus business. According to Mondragón, the country has become Scania’s most important market worldwide for long-distance buses , a result of the sector’s growth and the work carried out in recent years.

The brand’s history in the passenger segment in Mexico, he explained, has been built on operational and service innovations. Among these, he mentioned the Customer Workshop Services (CWS) model , which operates workshops located within customer facilities and was introduced in 2009, now totaling more than 40 centers in the passenger segment .

In that context, the new Super chassis is presented as the next technological evolution of the brand.

During the launch, Néstor Lara, director of Buses at Scania Mexico, explained that the new chassis offers 8% more fuel efficiency compared to the Nuvak chassis , an improvement that, he noted, becomes significant when translated into liters consumed and operating costs for transport companies.

In addition to energy efficiency, the model incorporates safety improvements through an optimized ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) , which seeks to increase protection for both operators and passengers.

Another of the announced improvements is the durability of the powertrain —comprising the engine, gearbox and differential— which now offers 25% more useful life compared to the previous chassis .

In environmental terms, the new development also aims to reduce the impact of transportation. According to the company, the Super chassis allows for a 9% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to the previous model , while maintaining Euro 6 emissions technology .

The model maintains a modular architecture that facilitates fleet operations. Scania indicated that the new chassis retains 90% component compatibility with other products from the brand, which facilitates spare parts availability and maintenance tasks.

For the company, this combination of energy efficiency, greater durability and operational compatibility seeks to strengthen the profitability of passenger transport companies.

With the launch of the Super chassis, Scania seeks to consolidate its presence in the Mexican bus market, a segment in which the firm has strengthened its participation in recent years through technological innovation, service development and expansion of its support network.

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The Monterrey Institute of Technology , State of Mexico campus, has launched a new automotive laboratory that marks a decisive step in its commitment to training engineers capable of facing the technological and environmental challenges of the automotive industry of the future, where the roar of an engine is not just noise: it is knowledge in motion .

According to Diego Ernesto Contreras Domínguez , director of the PhD program in Engineering Sciences at the campus, this space seeks not only to strengthen students’ technical skills, but also to promote applied research in strategic areas such as vehicle electrification, energy efficiency, and the reduction of polluting emissions .

“The laboratory is designed so that students can measure and analyze the performance of both internal combustion and electric engines using advanced instrumentation technology. This allows us to model their behavior, study thermal efficiency, and develop innovative proposals for the industry,” Contreras explained in an interview with T21.

The new laboratory features two dynamometers —one for the engine and one for the chassis— that allow for simulating real-life vehicle operating conditions.

In addition, it is equipped with temperature, pressure, and speed sensors, as well as a portable emissions analyzer, opening up the possibility of studying the environmental impact of different mechanical and technological configurations.

Talent that responds to the needs of the industry

Located in a region with a strong automotive presence, the campus maintains close ties with automakers such as Ford , as well as with industry suppliers.  Thanks to this relationship, academic projects align with real market demands, preparing students for agile integration into industrial value chains .

“Our goal is for graduates to not only understand the technology, but also to be able to propose sustainable solutions. There is currently a strong demand for specialists in automotive software , electrification, and advanced materials. The laboratory and the projects we develop are designed to address precisely these areas,” he said.

Through this , students work on applied research projects in collaboration with companies, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. One example is the project developed with Daimler , which focuses on the electrification of drive systems to reduce emissions and energy consumption in heavy-duty vehicles.

In addition to technical research, the Tec promotes comprehensive innovation through multidisciplinary teams . One of the most notable examples is the Tec Racing team , made up of students from different programs and campuses, which is developing an electric single-seater to compete in the Formula Student Concept Class category worldwide.

“We won first place in the concept competition, which demonstrates that our students have the ability to design and validate a high-performance electric vehicle. We are now working on a two-year plan to build the physical car and take it racing at Silverstone,” Contreras said.

The academic emphasized that the training promoted by Tec combines research, industrial engagement, and a sustainable vision , preparing future engineers to design solutions that balance efficiency, safety, and environmental stewardship.

“Automotive engineering is a field of balance: weight, power, safety, and emissions. Our job is to train those who know how to find that balance and transform it into real innovation for Mexico and the world,” he emphasized.

He also emphasized that this will be the first semester in which classes will officially begin in the new laboratory, with high expectations of continuing to serve as a breeding ground for talent for the Mexican automotive industry.

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FINSA , a developer of industrial parks in Mexico, announced the launch of a comprehensive energy efficiency and decarbonization program that will cover its industrial parks in operation in the country, in a context where the availability of infrastructure and energy capacity are critical factors for attracting industrial investment and consolidating the relocation of production lines in Mexico ( nearshoring ).

The initiative seeks to boost the competitiveness of FINSA’s industrial parks and strengthen the electrical infrastructure, in addition to promoting efficient energy capacity management and a reliable, uninterrupted, and sustainable supply , the company explained in a statement.

“The future of the industry depends on reliable, competitive, and clean energy. With this program, our clients access world-class solutions that generate savings and energy resilience from day one,” said Sergio Argüelles, President and CEO of FINSA.

The program will offer energy solutions and a comprehensive portfolio to FINSA tenants without requiring an initial investment.

In this regard, he highlighted the generation of on-site distributed solar energy , taking advantage of industrial roofs. It will also offer energy storage systems that correct flickers (electrical power fluctuations), improve quality, and ensure operational continuity.

Another proposed solution is to mitigate power outages, ensuring efficiency and reliability in daily operations, as well as migration and participation in the Wholesale Electricity Market (MEM), with optimization of supply costs .

In addition, it will offer a digital monitoring platform with real-time metrics on consumption, costs, and emissions.

FINSA tenants will benefit from savings compared to conventional rates, as well as a verifiable reduction in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, aligned with ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) goals and SBTi (Science Based Targets Initiative) commitments.

FINSA will also implement renewable energy projects in common areas of all its industrial parks —such as lighting, roads, and amenities—reinforcing its vision of continuous improvement, sustainability, and energy resilience.

The program is part of FINSA Energy’s comprehensive plan, which also includes the construction of high-voltage substations and high- and medium-voltage transmission lines, with the goal of strengthening the electrical infrastructure and promoting more efficient management of energy capacity in its developments and with its customers.

FINSA operates in Mexico with 28 industrial parks and more than 70 locations nationally and internationally. It has over 3.7 million square meters (m²) under lease and management, and has built over 14 million m².

It also operates sustainable buildings , where it has 17% of the national total of LEED-certified buildings in Mexico.

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