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. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
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 Marcus Williams
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. Marcus Williams
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. Marcus Williams
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. Megan Kelly
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. Marcus Williams
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. Marcus Williams
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. Marcus Williams
