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Mattson Åkeri Embraces Electric Trucks with Recent Volvo FH Purchase
The adoption of electric vehicles for heavy transport is gaining momentum, with more companies investing in electric trucks. Joining this trend is Gothenburg-based Mattson Åkeri, which has recently purchased three heavy electric trucks from Volvo. The manufacturer has...
Northvolt Secures $400 Million Investment From IMCO
Battery manufacturer Northvolt has secured the largest investment to date from Canadian pension fund IMCO, with a total of $400 million (SEK 4.3 billion) investment injected into the company. Northvolt's appeal to investors continues to grow as the world undergoes a...
Talga Group Receives Environmental Permit for Battery Anode Plant
Battery materials firm Talga Group has received an environmental permit for its battery anode plant in Luleå, Sweden, which also includes an execution order. Talga may proceed with construction groundworks starting in the third quarter of this year. This approval...
Volvo Upgrades FL, FE Electric Truck Batteries for Longer Range
Volvo Trucks has launched more powerful batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, the Volvo FL and Volvo FE Electric. Customers can now order these upgraded electric trucks, with deliveries set to begin in fall this year. These batteries offer 42 percent extra...
Swedish Government’s Incentives to Boost Charging Infrastructure Development
The Swedish government has provided various incentives and support packages to assist the long-term development of charging infrastructure in the country, which is one of the global leaders in terms of electric vehicle adoption. The country, for instance, has...
Volkswagen’s PowerCo Adopts New Tech for Sustainable Battery Production
Volkswagen's subsidiary PowerCo has adopted a novel dry coating technology to produce batteries for the group's electric cars. The new tech entails applying battery materials directly to the foil without liquid additives. This streamlined approach eliminates two of...
Stockholm Vatten och Avfall Partners with Scania, Vicky Teknik for Eco-Friendly Road Works
Stockholm Vatten och Avfall, in collaboration with Scania and Vicky Teknik, is investing in electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable operations. They have developed the world's first electric truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) vehicle for road...
Northvolt Reprioritizes Cylindrical Battery Production Plans for Future Germany Factory
Swedish battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt has decided to strategically reprioritize the production of cylindrical battery cells in its future factory in Heide, Germany. The decision also means that the construction of Northvolt's battery factory in Borlänge...
Swedish Government Plans to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure in Residential Areas
The Swedish government has announced its intention to facilitate the provision of electric car charging near residential areas to expedite the growth of charging infrastructure and promote the adoption of electric vehicles. The government has tasked the Swedish...