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The process kicked off with a critical moment: firing up the custom-built Scania generator, an integral part of the truck’s powertrain system. After days of grueling work—teams working long hours through the weekend and into the week—the moment arrived when they successfully ignited the engine. The engineers reported that the five-cylinder inline engine sound was notably smooth and pleasant, a testament to its careful tuning.
The team checked that all vital readings—oil pressure, coolant temperature, RPMs—were appropriately registering on their systems. While most parameters appeared solid, they confirmed that the engine was producing expected oil pressure, a crucial indicator of proper functioning. These checks laid the groundwork for moving to actual driving tests.