Scania

(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson are joining forces to accelerate the digitalization of enterprises in Malaysia through a pioneering program leveraging the country’s world-leading 5G network. The initiative, formalized through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), involves key industry … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Despite a slight decrease in unit sales, the TRATON GROUP reports a successful start to 2024, with increased sales revenue, adjusted operating result, and adjusted operating return on sales in the first quarter. The company sold 81,100 vehicles, … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) Thirteen CEOs from leading European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers convened with EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, for an ‘Automotive Roundtable’ to discuss the green transition of the sector. The dialogue, following a meeting with President … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saab announces the addition of a new group function focused on digital development to expedite its digitalization journey. Mikael Adelsberg, with extensive experience from Scania and Traton Group, is appointed as the Head of Group Digitalisation and will … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Despite facing challenging conditions in 2023, Volkswagen Group achieved robust financial results, showcasing its resilience and adaptability. With a strong focus on electrification and a flexible product strategy, the Group successfully met customers’ needs globally. The year also … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has appointed Lars Sandström as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Senior Vice President, and Head of Group Function Finance, effective from April 1, 2024. Sandström, currently the CFO of Getinge, a global leader in Medtech, brings a … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide a substantial lending package of slightly over $1.038 billion (€942.6 million) to support the expansion of Northvolt’s gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden. This financing is a crucial component of a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has provided a USD 97.3 million (EUR 88.30 million) loan to Northvolt Ett AB, as part of a consortium, for the establishment of an integrated lithium-ion battery manufacturing and recycling facility in Skellefteå, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Harald Seidel, the President of DAF Trucks, has been chosen as the Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for the year 2024. Seidel highlighted the transformative year ahead for the European … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG, a leading industrial company in Germany, is taking significant steps towards sustainability by partnering with Volkswagen Financial Services to electrify its fleet. The plan involves gradually adding up to 1,000 leased Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles to … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →