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Sara Forsberg Appointed Scania’s EVP, CTO, and Head of Brand Identity Development

(IN BRIEF) Sara Forsberg, currently serving as the acting manager for Vehicle Development at Scania R&D, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Officer, and Head of Brand Identity Development, effective May 1, 2024. With a career spanning … Read the full press release

Scania Dominates European Green Truck Competition Once Again

(IN BRIEF) Scania, the Södertälje-based manufacturer of heavy trucks, reaffirms its dominance in the European Green Truck comparison test, winning the title for the seventh time in eight years. Organized by two German trade magazines, the competition aims to identify … Read the full press release

Skanska Hosts CEO Alliance Meeting for Accelerating Europe’s Climate Transition

(IN BRIEF) On February 1, 2024, Skanska organized the CEO Alliance meeting at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, where CEOs of member companies from various industries convened to discuss collaborative strategies for sustainable business development and innovation. … Read the full press release

New ACEA Chair Domenico Nucera Aims to Lead Bus Sector Toward Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for … Read the full press release

Scania Introduces Fuel-Efficient Biogas Engines with Super-Based Powertrain for Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Scania has unveiled a new range of biogas engines that are coupled with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain, comprising G25 gear-boxes and axles from the diesel sibling. This harmonious combination has proven to deliver significant fuel savings … Read the full press release

Scania Implements Mandatory Green Purchasing Requirements to Drive Supply Chain Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) Scania, a leader in the transportation industry, has announced a significant step in its commitment to sustainability by making its supply chain decarbonization target mandatory for purchasing requirements. The company aims to transform its supply chain by targeting … Read the full press release

TITSA Secures One of Spain’s Largest Hybrid Bus Fleets in Collaboration with Scania

(IN BRIEF) Canary Islands-based public transportation company, Transportes Interurbanos de Tenerife S.A.U. (TITSA), has placed a substantial order for hybrid buses with Scania, adding to its existing Scania fleet. The order consists of 231 buses, including 173 hybrid units, making … Read the full press release

Scania and SSAB Join Forces to Achieve Full Decarbonization of Steel Deliveries for Heavy-Duty Vehicles by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Scania and SSAB, two leading companies in the transportation and steel industries, have signed a letter of intent to eliminate carbon emissions from all steel deliveries from SSAB to Scania’s heavy-duty vehicles by 2030. This ambitious goal includes … Read the full press release

Abidjan’s Public Transport Goes Green with Scania’s Biodiesel Pilot in Côte d’Ivoire

(IN BRIEF) Scania West Africa, in partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d’Ivoire, ANADER, and LA SIR, has inaugurated a biodiesel pilot project in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This initiative aims to significantly reduce emissions from public transport and create local jobs … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils Next-Generation Electric Trucks with Impressive Power and Range

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched the production of its next-generation battery-electric regional trucks, which offer impressive power, range, and charging capacity. These electric trucks, equipped with green battery cells from Northvolt, can handle gross train weights of up to 64 … Read the full press release

Scania Introduces High-Range Battery-Electric Bus Platform with Over 500 km Range

(IN BRIEF) Scania has unveiled its new battery-electric bus platform at Busworld, featuring low-entry 4×2 buses equipped with sustainably sourced and built batteries with an impressive energy storage capacity of up to 520 kWh. Developed specifically for heavy commercial vehicles, … Read the full press release

Scania Launches Smart Dash Digital Dashboard to Enhance Truck Driver Experiences

(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced the Smart Dash, a digital dashboard for its trucks, aimed at enhancing driver experiences. The Smart Dash offers a mix of manual controls and digital displays to provide drivers with greater control over their trucks … Read the full press release

Scania Inaugurates Battery Assembly Plant for Serial Production of Premium Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Scania has celebrated the inauguration of its battery assembly plant at its headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden, marking a significant milestone for the company. This plant’s operations will facilitate the serial production of premium heavy-duty electric vehicles. The battery … Read the full press release

Scania Shifts Focus to Complete Buses and Coaches, Ceases Body Production in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Scania, the leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, is reshaping its bus and coach business to adapt to a changing market environment. The company will focus on offering complete buses and coaches, leveraging its modular system, extensive service … Read the full press release

Scania secures first-ever electric truck fleet deal in Latin America with Grupo Bimbo

(IN BRIEF) Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, has ordered seven electric trucks from Scania México, marking the first-ever Scania electric truck fleet in Latin America. The 2024-model 25P B4x2 rigid electric trucks will be driven on urban routes … Read the full press release

Scania Top Team competition crowns Germany as the winner out of 8,000 service technicians

(IN BRIEF) Team Germany emerged as the winner in the eleventh international Top Team World Final, beating 11 other teams from different countries. The competition aims to highlight the importance of service personnel, who are vital for Scania’s success. With … Read the full press release

Scania and Kässbohrer team up for world’s first all-electric car transporter

(IN BRIEF) German logistics company ARS Altmann Automobillogistik has introduced the world’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter. The 230 kWh-strong Scania P 25 battery-electric vehicle has been combined with a Kässbohrer body and trailer, enabling simple, safe, and quick … Read the full press release

Scania prepares for world finals of Top Team workshop excellence competition

(IN BRIEF) Scania is preparing for the world finals of the Top Team competition, which celebrates workshop excellence and customer care. Twelve finalist teams from around the world will compete in Södertälje for the chance to win the top prize … Read the full press release

Die Logistikunternehmen HAVI und UFF testen die Nachverfolgungslösung für erneuerbare Kraftstoffe von Neste und Scania

(IN KÜRZE) Neste und Scania testen eine digitale Lösung, die die Nutzung erneuerbarer Kraftstoffe durch Lkw verfolgt und verifiziert. Die Lösung kombiniert Daten aus dem Fleet Management Portal von Scania und den Kraftstoffemissionsdaten von Neste, um Flottenmanagement-Kunden mit genauen Informationen … Read the full press release

Logistic companies HAVI and UFF to Test Neste and Scania’s Renewable Fuel Tracking Solution

(IN BRIEF) Neste and Scania are piloting a digital solution that tracks and verifies the use of renewable fuels by trucks. The solution combines data from Scania’s Fleet Management Portal and Neste’s fuel emission data to provide fleet management customers … Read the full press release

Scania expands the route and range of its autonomous vehicle testing on the roads in Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, 30-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced the company received an approval by the Transportstyrelsen (The Swedish Transport … Read the full press release

Scania élargit le parcours et la gamme de ses essais de véhicules autonomes sur les routes de Suède

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SÖDERTÄLJE, 30-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, l’un des principaux fournisseurs suédois de solutions et de services de transport durable, de moteurs pour applications industrielles et marines et de production d’électricité, a annoncé que l’entreprise avait reçu une … Read the full press release

Scania’s Skill Capture programme opens for applications to attract the talents it needs for its transformation journey

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced the opening of its Skill Capture programme. The programme is centered … Read the full press release

Le programme Skill Capture de Scania est ouvert aux candidatures pour attirer les talents dont il a besoin pour son parcours de transformation

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SÖDERTÄLJE, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, l’un des principaux fournisseurs suédois de solutions et de services de transport durable, de moteurs pour applications industrielles et marines et de production d’électricité, a annoncé l’ouverture de son programme Skill … Read the full press release

New 64-tonne electric truck to transport food in Gothenburg as part of extended partnership between Scania and Dagab

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 4-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced that a new 64-tonne electric truck to transport food in … Read the full press release

Neuer 64-Tonnen-Elektro-Lkw für den Lebensmitteltransport in Göteborg im Rahmen der erweiterten Partnerschaft zwischen Scania und Dagab

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 4-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, ein führender schwedischer Anbieter von nachhaltigen Transportlösungen und Dienstleistungen, Motoren für die Industrie und Marineanwendungen sowie Stromerzeugung, hat angekündigt, dass im Rahmen der erweiterten Partnerschaft zwischen Scania und Dagab, dem Unternehmen von … Read the full press release

Scania partner with Cummins over fuel cell electric trucks that will run on green hydrogen

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 8-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced its collaboration with Cummins Inc., an American multinational company specialized … Read the full press release

Scania s’associe à Cummins pour des camions électriques à pile à combustible qui fonctionneront à l’hydrogène vert

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 8-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, un fournisseur suédois de premier plan de solutions et de services de transport durable, de moteurs pour l’industrie et les applications marines, et la production d’énergie, a annoncé sa collaboration … Read the full press release

Scania stellt neues Hinterachsgetriebe mit optimiertem Gewicht, Kraftstoffverbrauch und Effizienz vor

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, ein führender schwedischer Anbieter von nachhaltigem Transport Lösungen und Dienstleistungen, Motoren für Industrie- und Schiffsanwendungen sowie Stromerzeugung, hat angekündigt, dass das Unternehmen ein neues Hinterachsgetriebe mit optimiertem Gewicht, geringeren Energieverlusten, verbessertem Wirkungsgrad … Read the full press release

Scania unveils new rear axle gear with optimised weight, fuel consumption and efficiency

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced the company unveiled a new rear axle gear with optimised … Read the full press release

Sustainable transport: Scania and SCA to electrify very heavy transport with the introduction of world’s first battery electric 80 tonnes timber truck

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 10-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced that together with its partner Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA), a … Read the full press release

Lidl Italia selects the emission-free Scania Battery-Electric truck for delivery across its supermarkets in the north-east of Italy

(PRESS RELEASE)SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 21-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced that Lidl Italia, Italy’s leading supermarket chain, has chosen to use … Read the full press release

ABB’s Peter Voser joins Xynteo’s Europe Delivers partnership as its new Chairman

ABB Peter Voser joins Xynteo Europe Delivers partnership as its new Chairman

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Xynteo today announced that Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB Ltd., has agreed to serve as Chairman of Europe Delivers, a purpose-driven partnership that helps businesses and governments find new ways to grow while … Read the full press release

Scania appoints Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr as Driving the Shift Manager

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 12-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania announces the appointment of Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr as Driving the Shift Manager. This is a vital part of the company’s purpose to drive the shift to sustainable transport solutions. With electrification … Read the full press release

Scania 540 S tractor awarded the highest overall scoring in 1000 Point and European Truck Challenge comparison tests

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 17-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania announces that its 540 S tractor has won two comparison tests organised in Germany by European trade magazines. The 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test) and European Truck Challenge (ETC) results … Read the full press release

Karin Rådström succeeds Stefan Buchner as head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 1-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler Truck AG appoints Karin Rådström as a Member of the Board of Management, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks as of May 1, 2021. Karin succeeds Stefan Buchner, who has decided to retire after … Read the full press release

Scania’s 2030 vision for urban transportation: NXT concept vehicle

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 12-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania has just unveiled self-driving battery electric urban concept vehicle called NXT. The concept vehicle has been designed with flexibility in mind – it can shift from transporting commuters to and from … Read the full press release

Chinese concrete machinery manufacturer Zoomlion orders 170 vehicles for truck mounted pumps from Scania

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 16-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading Chinese concrete machinery and sanitation equipment manufacturer, Zoomlion Concrete Machinery, has announced it ordered further 170 vehicles for truck mounted pumps from Scania. This order follows the 350 vehicles delivered earlier … Read the full press release

Scania Top Team World Final: the team from New Zealand finished in first place and received the prize of EUR 50,000

Södertälje, Sweden, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Out of 8,000 service technicians and parts experts from 70 countries, the team from New Zealand finished in first place and received the prize of EUR 50,000. In total, twelve service teams had qualified through … Read the full press release

West African Transport Academy (WATA): First heavy vehicle service technicians graduate in Ghana

Södertälje, Sweden, 20-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The training for service technicians at the West African Transport Academy (WATA) in Ghana’s capital city Accra is the first of its kind. It enables students to specialise in heavy truck and bus technology, combining … Read the full press release