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Landmark moment as Scania's battery assembly starts operations

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a historic moment for Scania as its battery assembly at the Swedish headquarters in Södertälje is inaugurated.

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  • SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a historic moment for Scania as its battery assembly at the Swedish headquarters in Södertälje is inaugurated.
  • With the battery assembly in operations we have one of the key enablers in place to accelerate the shift to electrification," says Christian Levin, President and CEO Scania and TRATON GROUP.
  • The proof points are being launched one by one and the 1,5 billion SEK investment in this new battery assembly is one of them," Levin continues.
  • The battery assembly will employ 550 Scania colleagues and is highly automated, from incoming goods throughout production to delivery.

First test for new solar-powered hybrid Scania truck

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

The truck is used in a research project to examine the generated solar energy, and how much carbon emissions decrease via the solar panels.

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  • The truck is used in a research project to examine the generated solar energy, and how much carbon emissions decrease via the solar panels.
  • "This is an exciting project where academia and industry together try to decrease the climate impact from truck transports.
  • The solar energy gives the hybrid truck a prolonged driving range of up to 5.000 kilometers annually in Sweden.
  • The batteries have a total capacity of 300 kWh, with 100 kWh on the truck and 200 kWh on the trailer.

ABB E-mobility and Scania successfully undertake first test in development of Megawatt Charging System

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Both companies are committed to enabling a zero-emission transport future and taking the lead in developing tomorrow's technology today.

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  • Both companies are committed to enabling a zero-emission transport future and taking the lead in developing tomorrow's technology today.
  • The initial testing, to prove the technical viability of high current charging, is a first important step towards the future MCS system from ABB E-mobility.
  • This is a charging standard that Scania and ABB E-mobility have both invested in and have been instrumental in developing in collaboration with CharIN (the MCS standard is expected in 2024).
  • As a global leader in EV charging solutions, ABB E-mobility is at the forefront of delivering the reliable charging infrastructure and robust service capabilities which fleets require in order to successfully transition to electric.

Scania clinches its first electric trucks deal in Mexico

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mexico has become the latest addition to Scania's sustainable electric revolution, with the announcement of the country's first order for Scania electric trucks.

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  • Mexican multinational food giant Grupo Bimbo orders seven electric trucks, which will be first Scania electric truck fleet in Latin America
    SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mexico has become the latest addition to Scania's sustainable electric revolution, with the announcement of the country's first order for Scania electric trucks.
  • Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company, has agreed to purchase seven 2024-model 25P B4x2 rigid electric trucks from Scania México.
  • Each vehicle will also be covered by Scania maintenance contracts, to ensure maximum availability of what will be the first-ever Scania electric truck fleet in Latin America.
  • For Scania México, the deal underlines its commitment to launching a new electric truck each year; it wants electric vehicles to represent 10% of its vehicle offer by 2025, and targets 100% by 2050.

Scania's digitalised tools accelerate the transition to battery electric transport for Axel Johnson

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Friday, March 31, 2023

With an annual turnover exceeding SEK 100 billion in 2022, Axel Johnson is one of the largest trade- and service companies in the Nordic region.

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  • With an annual turnover exceeding SEK 100 billion in 2022, Axel Johnson is one of the largest trade- and service companies in the Nordic region.
  • Presently, Axel Johnson companies run several pilots on green energy and battery electric vehicles.
  • To us, this is an investment that makes sense," says Mia Brunell Livfors, CEO, Axel Johnson.
  • With connectivity and data, Scania secures an optimised transport system with many possibilities, such as digital locks and night-time deliveries.

Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) and the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (MRCT Center) Collaborate to Offer Plain Language Clinical Research Definitions as a New Standard

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Yet clinical research is complex, and scientific concepts are often complicated to explain.

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  • Yet clinical research is complex, and scientific concepts are often complicated to explain.
  • Several organizations have developed health- and disease-specific glossaries, which are often technical or intended for scientific stakeholders.
  • Even glossaries developed for the general public are more focused on medicine and health, not research.
  • The CDISC/MRCT collaboration and the plain language glossary will be discussed during the Q1 Controlled Terminology webinar on April 4.

Scania appoints Marcus Holm as Head of Production & Logistics and member of Scania Executive Board

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcus Holm, currently Managing Director for Scania Denmark, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Production & Logistics.

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  • SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcus Holm, currently Managing Director for Scania Denmark, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Production & Logistics.
  • As from 1 February 2023, he will be part of Scania's Executive Board and report to Christian Levin, President and CEO Scania and TRATON GROUP.
  • "We want to strengthen the production and logistics operations at Scania to generate enhanced efficiency, as the integration journey within TRATON GROUP accelerates.
  • Anders Williamsson will continue in his role as Head of TRATON Group Industrial Operations and Executive Vice President and Head of Research & Development and Purchasing for Scania.

Scania and Girteka collaborate to scale up sustainable transportation

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Scania and the largest European asset-based transportation company Girteka announce an extensive new sustainability partnership, as part of the two companies' shared commitment to reducing emissions from the transport sector.

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  • Scania and the largest European asset-based transportation company Girteka announce an extensive new sustainability partnership, as part of the two companies' shared commitment to reducing emissions from the transport sector.
  • The ambitious agreement targets the delivery of up to 600 Scania battery-electric vehicles to Girteka over the next four years.
  • At the same time, the companies will collaborate on establishing charging infrastructure and optimising charging solutions.
  • With the goal of moving road transportation in a sustainable direction, we have joined Scania to share our experiences and collaborate on developing the future transport system in Europe.

Strong interest in Scania's regional battery electric vehicles

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Friday, December 16, 2022

SDERTLJE, Sweden, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania introduced battery electric vehicles for regional transport in June 2022.

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  • SDERTLJE, Sweden, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania introduced battery electric vehicles for regional transport in June 2022.
  • After the introduction of battery electric regional transport vehicles seven months ago, Scania sees a strongly rising interest in these solutions: "We know that with our wide range of electrified vehicles, we can offer sustainable zero-emission solutions for our customers.
  • The 624 kWh of batteries installed means Scania provides for a major shift in electric trucks and their operability in regional operations.
  • The introduction of regional battery electric vehicles was a major milestone for Scania and its partners, with an increase of range in every dimension.

Scania launches new SEK 2 billion venture capital fund

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

SDERTLJE, Sweden, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its first venture capital fund, Scania Growth Capital I, Scania is now launching a new investment vehicle, Scania Growth Capital II.

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  • SDERTLJE, Sweden, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its first venture capital fund, Scania Growth Capital I, Scania is now launching a new investment vehicle, Scania Growth Capital II.
  • Scania's new SEK 2 billion venture capital fund, Scania Growth Capital II, will continue its predecessor's focus on the most attractive companies and entrepreneurs in the B2B tech space.
  • Scania Growth Capital was set up in 2016 and invested in nine companies through the Scania Growth Capital I fund.
  • Scania Growth Capital II will be managed by East Hill Equity, a company with extensive experience from venture capital investments in the B2B environment.