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

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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. 16 tonnes) are Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and The Netherlands. Volvo Trucks has the largest market share at 42%. Data: IHS Markit.

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ABB providing two fast chargers for Scania buses in Östersund, Sweden

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ABB will provide two fast-chargers for Scania electric buses in Östersund, Sweden. Östersund was presented with the European Mobility Week Award in 2015 in recognition of the council’s work providing sustainable transport options in the city. This project with Scania and ABB will extend their work in sustainable transport.

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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.

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

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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. Our customers have different needs and prerequisites when it comes to switching to more sustainable transport. —Nils-Gunnar Vågstedt.

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Volvo Group launches first vehicle made of fossil-free steel

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Volvo Group revealed what it said was the world’s first vehicle made of fossil-free steel from SSAB ( earlier post )—made in Volvo Construction Equipment’s facility in Braås, Sweden. More vehicles will follow in 2022 in what will be a series of concept vehicles and components using fossil-free steel from SSAB.

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Scania receives order for 158 biofuel buses in Sweden; ethanol and biodiesel

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Scania has received an order for 158 buses from public transport company Keolis Sverige in Sweden. Keolis Sverige’s vision is to use locally suited, sustainable transport to double transit ridership in Swedish cities. The delivery to Keolis consists of urban, suburban and intercity buses.

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Scania and European Gigafactory developer Northvolt partner for heavy vehicle electrification

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The two companies will establish an expert team and work together at Northvolt’s research facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, Sweden, to develop and commercialise production of battery cells optimized to power commercial vehicles. Different transport application will require different electric powertrains. Earlier post.).

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