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Tesla seeking government affairs specialist in Sweden amid union protest

Teslarati

It appears that Tesla is looking to strengthen its legal team in Sweden, with the company posting a job opening for a government affairs specialist for the Nordic region. ” The job opening comes amidst Tesla’s efforts to navigate an ongoing union strike in Sweden. .”

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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

Green Car Congress

In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide. The international trucking industry is undergoing a transformation towards more sustainable transport as sales of heavy battery electric trucks are starting to pick up, with Europe in the lead.

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Electric Bus Traction in Stockholm & Sicily Increase Exponentially With Bus Expert Solaris Supplying The Stocks

CleanTechnica EVs

Solaris, a Polish e-mobility leader in public transport, continues to make waves in the world of sustainable transportation with its latest orders from Sweden’s Nobina Stockholm and Italy’s AMTS Catania earlier this October. More From […]

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Scania to test wirelessly charged plug-in hybrid city bus for the first time in Sweden

Green Car Congress

Inductive charging is among the options the company is exploring and would enable vehicles wirelessly to recharge their batteries via electrified roads. Now, for the first time in Sweden, Scania and the Stockholm based Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) plan to test the wireless charging technology in real-life conditions.

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ABB and Eviny install first Terra 360 360kW fast chargers in Norway

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The pilot installations, which will be followed by more widespread roll out across Norway and Sweden, serve as a further demonstration of the ability of ABB charging technology to perform in extreme weather conditions and enable sustainable transport solutions in the widest range of locations. It is also wheelchair accessible.

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Volvo Trucks launches sales of electric FL and FE trucks for urban transport

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks ( earlier post ) in selected markets within Europe, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable transport solutions in city environments. Sales will start in Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands.

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