An order that was placed in 2024 for Scania buses to be deployed in and around Åre, Sweden, a region where temperatures can vary some 60° C during the course of a year, is now to be fulfilled, and the buses put into operation. The buses are built on the Swedish manufacturer’s battery electric platform… Read more »
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Scania to roll out MCS-capable electric trucks in Europe in 2026
Truck manufacturer Scania has announced that the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) will be commercially available for its electric trucks beginning in early 2026. MCS is an international standard that supports DC charging at a maximum current of 3,000 amps. Scania says its first iteration of MCS, featuring liquid-cooled connectors, will deliver up to 1,000 amps,… Read more »
Scania adds a three-axle low-entry model to its lineup of battery-electric buses
Scania has launched a new variant on the battery-electric bus platform the company introduced in 2023. The new low-entry 6×2*4 variant is “designed to meet the demands of medium- and heavy-duty operations, and with an increased passenger capacity compared to the existing 4×2 LE BEV, it is suitable for city, suburban and shorter intercity routes.”… Read more »
Scania debuts battery-electric off-highway XT Tipper at bauma
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania, a unit of Volkswagen, launched a new battery-electric tipper truck as part of its introduction of new hybrid and all-electric off-highway solutions for mining and construction during the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich. The new Scania BEV XT Tipper with tandem bogie will combine “high performance with sustainability,” the… Read more »
Scania to acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s off-highway and heavy industry battery systems division
Scania, a major Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer and a unit of Volkswagen, has announced that it will acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s Industrial Division, which manufactures battery systems for off-highway and heavy industrial vehicles. The acquisition will include production capabilities, a research and development center and approximately 260 employees, with operations in two locations, namely a leased… Read more »
At bauma, Scania debuts new electric power systems for construction and mining
Scania, a provider of transport solutions, handed over its stage at the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich to its new all-electric and hybrid power systems for the construction and mining sectors. The new offerings will complement Scania’s existing range of fuel-efficient combustion engine options. In addition, Scania and Cometto, a manufacturer of self-propelled modular… Read more »
Scania introduces new e-machine, battery and charging options for electric buses
Electric bus OEM Scania has introduced several innovations to its battery-electric bus platform. The company’s new e-machine now offers four power options, as well as an integrated two- or four-speed gearbox. An additional battery option has been added, and a new charging interface at the rear of the bus is designed to deliver faster charging…. Read more »
Scania establishes truck depot EV charging company Erinion
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has announced the formation of Erinion, a new entity specializing in truck depot and destination EV charging stations. To facilitate the transition to electric fleets and help fulfill Scania’s aim for 50% of its European sales volume to be electric by 2030, plans call for the installation of a minimum… Read more »
Scania broadens its range of electric truck options
Sweden-based truck maker Scania will expand its BEV truck offerings with the introduction of additional models, cab alternatives and power takeoff (PTO) solutions, as well as 6×4 bogie axle configurations for extra traction. The EM C1-2 truck model, designed for construction-oriented operations, now comes in both 210 kW and 240 kW versions that respectively provide… Read more »
Scania and sennder establish JV to help fleets afford electric trucks
Truck OEM Scania has joined with digital road freight forwarder sennder Technologies to form a joint venture called JUNA, to advance electric truck adoption and promote electric solutions in road freight logistics across Europe. Berlin-based JUNA is introducing an innovative pay-per-use model for electric trucks. The upfront cost of an electric truck is far higher… Read more »
