Tag: sweden

Volvo Cars announces 3,000 redundancies as part of new lean plan

As part of its recently launched cost and cash action plan, the OEM announces it will reduce its global office-based workforce by 15%, mostly based in Sweden.

Wallenius Marine has been testing its sail-driven car carrier concept with Rise Maritime in Gothenburg

Wallenius Marine has been conducting advanced wind tunnel tests for a car carrier vessel that will use Oceanbird wing sails

Northvolt puts the brakes on battery cell plans in Sweden

Lithium battery maker Northvolt has halted the expansion of its gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden, which aimed to add 30 GWh of annual cell manufacturing capacity. Instead, it said it will focus on the ramp-up of the first 16 GWh phase of the Northvolt Ett facility and prioritise commitments to its current automotive customers.

Axess Logistics gains transparency in vehicle deliveries with Vinturas

Axess Logistics is supporting its finished vehicle operations and improving logistics transparency with technology from Vinturas.

Volkswagen relies on localisation in Europe for EV project

Volkswagen Group has decided to make all-electric entry-level mobility more widespread, with affordable electric vehicles (EVs) made in Europe for sale in Europe, and will do so by relying on localisation on the continent.

Anders Lund Kristensen takes up CCO role at Copenhagen Malmö Port

Copenhagen Malmö Port has appointed Anders Lund Kristensen as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). He will take up the role at the beginning of March this year, replacing Sune Norup Christensen, who has moved on to a new role in the shipping industry.

Industrial action against Tesla in Sweden escalates

Action taken by unions in Sweden to disrupt Tesla deliveries has been spreading over recent weeks. In the latest development, Reuters reports that state-run PostNord, the Swedish Transport Agency’s postal provider, refused to deliver the licence plates for new Tesla vehicles.

China’s Nio to expand battery swap network, including overseas

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has said it will expand its battery swap network to approximately 4,000 stations over the next few years. The company currently has 1,021 stations in China, including on eight of the main national highways.

Coronavirus causes job losses in Copenhagen and Malmö

Volvo using AI to transform trucking

Toyota to use automated trucks at Melbourne parts centre

UECC invests in battery hybrid PCTC

Dachser moving spare parts to Germany for Volvo

Volvo starts shipments to Europe from Ridgeville

Scania trials first CNG truck in Lithuania

Stepping up the pace

Volvo Cars: Leaning towards greater stability

Executive changes at Volvo Cars' new integrated logistics department

Gothenburg increases vehicle traffic in both directions