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In an interview with FKG, our Program Director Hans Pohl shared how Future Mobility connects Swedish companies with key players in the US automotive industry. From Silicon Valley to Gothenburg, we’re fostering cross-Atlantic partnerships to drive innovation in electrification, automation, and vehicle sharing. From the article: "Through Future Mobility, companies and other actors who want to start collaborations with American industry colleagues can apply for funds from Vinnova for one-year strategic projects, up to SEK 500,000 per project. However, companies are required to match that amount themselves. But the point of Future Mobility is not only to contribute money. According to Program Director Hans Pohl, it is just as much about the matchmaking itself—finding partners on both sides of the Atlantic who can work together. 'In several of the collaborations we helped match, they haven’t applied for any funding at all,' he says." Learn more about how you can collaborate by reading the full interview here https://lnkd.in/d2iybfxC #futuremobility #innovationsweden Vinnova, Lindholmen Science Park

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Can I have Autonomous Mobility as a Service? Yes you can 🚀 I recently had the chance to discuss autonomous vehicle (AV) deployment with Aleksi Tepponen, an automated mobility expert and project manager at Remoted. I would make a claim that Aleksi has been at the forefront of most AV deployments in Finland and Norway, making him a go-to expert in the field. In this post I share insights about what Aleksi and Remoted are offering. Deploying autonomous vehicles is complex, but Remoted simplifies it with a comprehensive "autonomous mobility as a service" model. Their expertise comes from hands-on experience: ➡️ Best-fit technology selection: They have evaluated numerous vehicle suppliers and know what works and integrate only the most effective solutions for our customers to fulfill customer needs, no roadmap selling. . ➡️ Turnkey solutions: From permits and fleet management to ticketing and passenger counting, Remoted offers a seamless end-to-end service. You get everything—from the vehicles to remote operations—ready to go. ➡️ Safe and secured Operation: Autonomous mobility as a service means that you will get a full package from one table, safety or remote operation, spare vehicles, etc. You do not need to think about how to keep the deployment running.  ➡️ Safety-first approach: While all operations currently include safety drivers, the first fully driverless operations will be starting next summer and continue over winter. Testing through the Nordic winter ensures readiness for any challenge. ➡️ Why Remoted? In a market where vendors often oversell, we cut through the noise. Solutions are tailored, proven, and operationally ready—no unnecessary promises, just results. 💡 Whether you’re considering deploying AVs in public transport or exploring autonomous fleet solutions, Remoted bridges the gap between innovation and practical deployment. If you have solutions for AV ecosystem, connect Remoted and check how you can cooperate.  Interested in hearing more? Let’s discuss!  P.S.: If you share a passion for autonomous vessels, vehicles, or robotics development, hit the follow button, join the conversation and stay updated! Let’s automate the future together. 🚀 Picture is taken by Aleksi and it from one of the Deployments

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🔧 NANGA SYSTEMS: Driving Automotive Innovation in the Nordics 🌍 As the automotive industry continues its transformation towards Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), we at NANGA SYSTEMS are proud to be at the forefront of this revolution in the Nordics. The shift from traditional vehicle development to software-driven platforms is happening now, and we’re excited to be playing a key role in this journey alongside our partner, PTC. In an insightful interview with PLM&ERP News, PTC’s Nordic Manager Filip Stål highlighted that leading automakers like VW, Mercedes Benz, and Volvo are evolving into software companies, with up to 1 billion lines of code expected to be integrated into future vehicles. Codebeamer, a PTC Technology and Windchill are set to become vital tools in supporting these automotive giants, and we at NANGA SYSTEMS are thrilled to contribute our ALM expertise to this development. As Roger Thyrell, head of our Nordic operations, emphasizes, managing the growing complexity of software and hardware integration requires specialized knowledge and advanced tools. Our deep experience with #ALM solutions, particularly around requirements management, testing, and synchronization, allows us to support OEMs in their rapid transformation toward the future of mobility. This is not just the future—it’s happening here and now. https://lnkd.in/eQUtCZnm

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Last week, we were proud to announce that Scandinavian Astor Groups subsidiary, Oscilion, has extended its framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). This agreement, originally signed in June 2023, ensures continued service and maintenance of the advanced Astor III system through the end of 2026, with a total value of SEK 20 million.   "We are proud to continue to contribute to ensuring the operational reliability and efficiency of the Astor III systems," says Fredrik Bergman, CEO of Oscilion.   We are excited to build on this collaboration, delivering high-quality solutions and continuing to support Sweden’s defense capabilities.   #DefenseInnovation #StrategicPartnership #AftermarketServices #SwedishDefense

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Berg Insight expects rapid adoption of embedded two-wheeler OEM telematics systems in the coming years

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Requtech - SATCOM technologies AB expands footprint in Asia with the first order in India for the RESA M Ku terminal https://wix.to/QYBRLAE #terminals #satcom #connectivity #India #LEO #GEO #constellations

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I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Verdi Ogewell to share my thoughts on our business in the Nordic and how #Cloud and #SaaS will accelerate digital transformation in the region. Read the full interview in PLM&ERP News #SiemensXcelerator

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Real-time video is a game changer for public transport authorities aiming to boost safety for both passengers and drivers. It’s not just about having cameras installed – it’s about accessing live footage exactly when it’s needed. However, for large vehicle fleets, this must be done with low-bandwidth functionality to make it efficient and scalable. With the right technology in place, incidents can be addressed instantly, providing greater peace of mind and creating a safer environment for everyone on the road. Telia Axis Communications Nobina Sverige AB

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🇳🇴 Electric Way to partner with Wetteri OY 🇫🇮 We are thrilled to announce that Wetteri Oyj, one of Finland's leading companies in car sales, service, and repair, is now a proud partner of Electric Way! Wetteri will distribute Electric Way's imported electric vehicle brands VOYAH, MHERO, and DONGFENG through their nationwide dealer network in Finland. Electric Way has the import rights for these brands in Norway and Finland, among other countries. This partnership aligns perfectly with our international strategy. - We have established Electric Way AB in Sweden to manage our efforts in the Nordic countries within the EU, and the agreement with Wetteri OY is part of this initiative. We are excited to introduce the full range of brands and models we represent to the Finnish market, says Torje Aleksander Sulland 苏兰德, CEO of Electric Way. - This new agreement replaces a previous representation agreement we had related to these car brands. We welcome the new agreement with Electric Way AB, says Aarne Simula, CEO of Wetteri OY. Electric Way specializes in distribution and innovative digital solutions that bridge the gap between the factory and the dealer. Our primary focus is on brands such as DONGFENG, VOYAH, and MHERO from the manufacturer Dongfeng Motor. The company is part of Sulland Holding. VOYAH, a brand owned by Dongfeng Motor, one of China's largest automakers, was officially launched in Norway through a collaboration with Electric Way. This marked the beginning of Dongfeng's presence in Europe, with Norway as the first market. In connection with the Wetteri agreement, Juha-Pekka Mäkinen will be responsible for Electric Way’s follow-up with local partners in the Finnish market. We look forward to a successful collaboration and to bringing innovative and sustainable mobility solutions to Finland! If you understand norwegian, read what national media outlets has to say about this story in the comment-section below 👇 #Partnership #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #Innovation #WetteriOY #ElectricWay #VOYAH #MHERO #DONGFENG

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🚗 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝗘𝗩𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲, 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗩𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁 🌍 Norway continues to set the gold standard in electric vehicle adoption. In 2024, 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴-𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗩𝘀 + 𝗕𝗘𝗩𝘀) dominated the car market, accounting for 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟴𝟵.𝟴% of all sales. BEVs stole the spotlight, comprising 𝟴𝟴.𝟵% of total vehicle sales for the year, reaffirming Norway’s position as a global leader in the EV revolution. 📊 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 In December 2024, car sales in Norway reached 𝟭𝟯,𝟲𝟱𝟮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀, a 𝟭𝟮.𝟭% 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗻-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. • 𝗕𝗘𝗩𝘀: 85.5% (December) / 88.9% (2024 total, up from 82.4% in 2023) • 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗩𝘀: 4.3% (December) / 2.7% (2024 total, down from 8.0% in 2023) • 𝗛𝗘𝗩𝘀: 5.3% (2024 total) • 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀: 2.3% • 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀: 0.8% 📉 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗩𝘀 PHEVs faced a steep decline, with market share dropping from 8.0% in 2023 to just 2.7% in 2024. The key driver? 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘅𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗩𝘀, coupled with a strong shift toward pure electric technology. Interestingly, 𝗛𝗘𝗩𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, as some consumers opted for hybrid systems to sidestep the higher costs and charging infrastructure needs of BEVs. 🚀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 • 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗮 dominated Norway’s market, with the 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗬 leading December and full-year 2024 sales. Its blend of luxury, practicality, and Tesla’s unmatched charging network kept it at the forefront. • 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗬𝗗 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗜𝗢, gained traction, offering competitive pricing and a variety of BEV options. 🔮 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? As Norway nears the upper limit of EV adoption on the "S-curve," the market is evolving rapidly. While BEVs continue to surge, the shift away from PHEVs signals a clear transition to pure electric technology. The challenge ahead? Ensuring diversity in powertrain options to maintain market stability. What are your thoughts on Norway’s EV journey? Is the decline of PHEVs a sign of things to come globally? Let’s discuss! #EVAdoption #NorwayEVMarket #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ElectricVehicles #BEVs #PHEVs #Tesla #GreenFuture #ChargeNinja🌱✨

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📣 A lot is happening in all the segments of the automotive industry and companies are: - working hard to bring production up to pre-2020 levels - managing new market pressures and shifts towards electric vehicles and artificial intelligence - facing global labour shortage that's increasing demand for top automotive talent These channels require targeted and effective solutions. Learn more about Randstad UK's HR solutions to attract and retain top automotive talent: https://lnkd.in/gzqdbpsQ #automotiveindustry #automation #industryinsights #hrsolutions #upskilling #reskilling #workforceinsights #autoindustry

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🚘 🚛 🚍 How quickly are cars, trucks and buses going to turn to electric? What is going to be the role of bio-fuels and hydrogen for land transport in your country? 🗺 How many public charge points will be required in a country or region, where, and with what capacity? ⚡🍔 ☕ What is the quality of a given set of charging locations, how much energy can be sold there in the next 15 years, at what price points? 💹 What is the market potential of a new country you are looking to enter, what regulations and subsidies exist, and what is the best entry strategy? Those and other questions is what AFRY Management Consulting can answer for Charge Point Operators, Energy Utilities, Automotive companies, and Investors. Ask us for an outside you from international experts who are deep in the energy and EV charging industry.

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Tesla x Monta = 🔥 For the first time in history Tesla has opened up their chargers for a 3rd party software and of course they picked Monta for the honors. 👏 What does that mean for you? It means that you can now manage your tesla charger via Monta. As a solution provider it means that you can now offer all the awesome capabilities of Monta together with the reliability of Teslas Hardware 💪 PS. If you are a property in California that is not able to display pricing because you use Tesla hardware then just let me know. #EVCharging #Innovation #MontaEV #FutureOfMobility #electricvehicle #ev #evs #tesla #charging #electricvehicles

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We at Radar Reticence AB are excited to announce a new collaboration with NIRA Dynamics AB and Högskolan i Halmstad. Together, we are launching the SCARCE project to test and demonstrate our innovative, interference-free vehicle radar technology in real-world environments. The project is funded by Vinnova under the Avancerad Digitalisering initiative. The SCARCE project aims to validate our radar technology and enhance its readiness for commercialization, while strengthening the Swedish radar industry. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such talented partners and are looking forward to the results, says Frida Wygler, CEO of Radar Reticence AB. A big thank you to LEAD (Business Incubator) for all your support!

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⏳Our Webinar with Zapp Mobility is today! ⏳ Join our CEO Casper H Rasmussen and StratOps Manager Kevin Spangenberg for an exclusive deep dive with Eric S. from Zapp as we explore the innovations that are reshaping the electric vehicle charging landscape. Learn how Zapp has expanded its charging network across multiple segments, scaling from residential solutions to fleet electrification and public charging. Discover how they’ve overcome key challenges, from complex tax refund solutions to scaling infrastructure across borders. Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry leaders and get practical advice you can apply to your own business. 

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I’m proud to share a major step forward for Smart Eye: we’re joining forces with Fingerprint Cards AB to integrate their advanced iris recognition technology into our solutions. This collaboration positions Smart Eye to lead the way in bringing advanced #biometrics to vehicles and other industry verticals. Biometric authentication is becoming increasingly important in the #automotive industry, enabling secure and intuitive solutions. By combining face and iris recognition into a single multimodal biometric solution, we unlock a wide range of possibilities, including health, wellness, impairment monitoring and #GenerativeAI– all crucial as the role of the car continues to evolve. Partnering with Fingerprints also allows us to extend our reach. While automotive remains our strategic focus, this collaboration gives us a pathway to explore new industry verticals. Learn more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/diBgVhxa We’ll be showcasing Fingerprints’ iris recognition at CES 2025, January 7–10, at booth #3840. If you’re attending, I encourage you to stop by and experience this groundbreaking technology. 

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🌐 Arnold NextG's NX NextMotion: Driving the Future of Autonomous Mobility 🚀 Autonomous mobility is transforming industries, and Arnold NextG is leading the charge with its NX NextMotion drive-by-wire system. Paired with a safety-first approach, this technology empowers seamless and scalable AV deployments, perfectly aligning with innovators like #Remoted. Key Features of #NXNextMotion: 1️⃣ Safety-First Design: Built-in redundancy, advanced diagnostics, and fail-safe mechanisms ensure reliable operation in all scenarios. 2️⃣ Universal Adaptability: Modular architecture supports diverse use cases—from urban shuttles to heavy-duty industrial vehicles. 3️⃣ Effortless Integration: Acts as the backbone for autonomous platforms, enabling plug-and-play deployment with ease. Why It Matters: #Remoted’s "Autonomous Mobility as a Service" model, combined with Arnold NextG’s robust technology, can create a powerful partnership. Whether navigating Nordic winters or busy urban environments, this synergy delivers safety, efficiency, and proven results—cutting through the noise with tailored, operationally ready solutions. 💡 Ready to explore AV ecosystems and scalable solutions? Let’s connect and make autonomous mobility a reality. 📸 Photo credit: Aleksi Tepponen, showcasing the future of AV deployments in action. #AutonomousDriving #DriveByWire #SafetyFirst #NXNextMotion #Innovation #MobilityAsAService

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Will Trump’s “America First” Policy Accelerate the Rewriting of Strategic Alliances, Partnerships, and Actions? Consider Jim Rowans announcement of Volvo Cars divestment in Lynk & Co. While this may not be directly driven by recent US policies—I'm not certain—it certainly reflects broader industry trends in pursuing growth opportunities and strategic partnerships in key markets. With a resurgence of “America First” policies, we may see more companies reassessing their global strategies, potentially shifting focus toward markets like China. Yet, it’s important to recognize that such strategic decisions are complex and shaped by numerous factors beyond US policy alone. Companies will continue making choices based on long-term growth prospects, technological needs, and market opportunities, regardless of short-term political changes in any single country. Currently, the US auto market lags behind Europe and especially China in electric and digital automotive advancements, with one notable exception: Tesla. I believe, as many Swedes do, that rising barriers, walls even, imposing tariffs, and excluding others is the beginning of the end. The coming months may bring more profound consequences and shake-ups than the president-elect—and their voters—may have anticipated. Any thoughts?

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