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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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Self Driving buses coming to Sweden soon. It's about time we stopped pointing to Waymo and Cruise as examples of Autonomous Mobility and soon start pointing at European implementations which focuses Autonomous transition in public transportation! https://lnkd.in/dtjT7ERE

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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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What are the important steps for large-scale implementation of electromobility? Linda Olofsson is the director of the Swedish Electromobility Centre – SEC and member of the Advisory Board for VECS. She will also moderate Track D Electrification on May 15 at #VECS2024. We asked Linda a few questions on how we can increase collaboration, scale up electrification of road transportation and her work at SEC. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gbc_twGw

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Glad to be part of this Nordic conference on electrification and the future of transport infrastructure. The discussions promise to be both inspiring and informative, bringing together perspectives from across our region. The green transition in transport is progressing even faster than anticipated, driven by a powerful mix of private investments and public initiatives. However, key challenges remain in areas like competition and grid connectivity, which we all need to address collectively to ensure the success of this transition. At Drivkraft Danmark, we’re particularly focused on establishing a strong charging infrastructure for commercial and private transport, a crucial component for achieving the sustainability goals. To succeed, we must strengthen collaboration across the Nordic countries, building a robust and interconnected infrastructure that supports both private and commercial transport across borders. I look forward to hearing from the other speakers and engaging in the discussions that will help us create a more sustainable and integrated transport infrastructure for the entire Nordic region. #SustainableTransport #GreenTransition #NordicCollaboration #ElectricFuture #ChargingInfrastructure

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While we see a slow down of sales of electric cars in some European markets, Norway continue their race towards full electrification. 94.3 per cent of new car registrations in Norway in August were electric cars, setting a new record.

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How to be a better CEO Founders need to understand the importance of culture when becoming a CEO, as well as the need to truly engage with the team, writes Arcules CEO Andreas Pettersson. "A visionary focuses on long-term strategy and company culture, while an integrator is more concerned with implementing strategies and managing daily operations," Pettersson writes. https://lnkd.in/gPQK4uQ8 #HowToBeAbetterCEO #NavigatingTheComplexWorldOfLeadership

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Exciting news! DEKRA acquires Force Aerospace Testing (FAT), which services are non-destructive testing at the largest airports in Sweden and Denmark. The majority of assignments take place at Arlanda, Copenhagen and Billund Airport, but many other airports are also visited from time to time for inspection. It’s amazing that we managed to complete this deal, and this further strengthens our position as the leading TIC company in Sweden and strengthens our investment within NDT in Denmark.🤩

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🌍Our Electromobility Ecosystem🤝 Advancing electromobility requires that different companies and entities join forces and work together. In Gothenburg, MobilityXlab is using the Swedish culture of collaboration to get startups and large companies to co-create solutions in future mobility. The collaboration hub was founded in 2017 by global companies to create and develop new innovations within future mobility – with each other and with startups. The partners are Polestar, Magna International, Volvo Group, Zeekr Technology Europe and Zenseact. 🚗⚡ Lindholmen Science Park is the host organization and MobilityXlab is supported by Region Västra Götaland. MobilityXlab has seen startups applying from more than 50 countries.🌐 The collaboration platform has resulted in 118 proof-of-concepts and 24 accelerations, in the form of commercial contracts or partnerships between startups and its partners. 🌱At EVS38, we carefully choose our collaborators to ensure alignment with our mission to advance electromobility. mobilityXlab  is one such partner, demonstrating a proven ability to foster innovation and impactful collaboration in the field of future mobility. #EV #electricmobility

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

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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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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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Nationella potthålsveckan (National Pothole Week) is here! 🚗🌟 This important initiative, organized by Riksförbundet M Sverige, sheds light on the critical state of Swedish roads. At Univrses, we applaud the public engagement in identifying road damages, and we are excited to share how our technology can boost these efforts. Our AI-powered system, 3DAI™ City, automates the process of monitoring road conditions, and today, the system is transforming road maintenance in an increasing number of cities. 💰 By streamlining inspections and reducing logistical needs, 3DAI™ City helped one city save approximately €80,000 per year. 🕛 In another city, road status checks, which used to take 2.5 days every week, are now completed in less than an hour 💼 Customers report that the system enables the reallocation of more than 50% of the workforce, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and enhancing productivity. 🕳 The system helps to reduce the number of potholes! In one city, they reduced from 3,000 to 900 in only 6 month, improving road safety and user comfort. Initiatives like Nationella potthålsveckan play a vital role in community engagement and raising awareness about the issue of road deterioration. Together, we can work towards safer and smoother roads across Sweden! 🛣   Visit our website to learn more about how 3DAI™ City is transforming road maintenance 👉 https://univrses.com/   #Univrses #RoadSafety #AI #SmartCities #Infrastructure #Sweden #NationellaPotthålsveckan #RiksförbundetMSverige 

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10 years after Volvo Cars replaced most physical controls with digital controls deep down in screen menus, they have now undertaken a survey, concluded that the digital controls are a safety problem, and are pushing a user interface update. "Recently, a survey was conducted between an old Volvo and a modern electric car. The tests showed that the complicated screens in the modern car caused the driver to lose focus on the road. Unlike the older car, where the driver could easily adjust the heat and radio." (Translated by Google) https://lnkd.in/d8De72sZ Those who have heard my rants about companies leaving product value on the table due to lack of data engineering capability might recognise this as one of my examples, e.g. in this blog post: https://lnkd.in/gxkegHyh. It is in theory easy to detect the safety implications by measuring driver behaviour, but most incumbent companies fail with such challenges because they lack the end-to-end capability to measure relevant data, make it available across the organisation, and enable the teams that can benefit to work with the data without organisational barriers. It is rare to see a direct comparison between traditional methods (surveys) and methods powered by data engineering, so I want to highlight this example, even though it means bashing on Volvo again. Sorry about being unfair - most Scandinavian companies are on the wrong side of the data divide, and I could have written this about any of the companies that I have met; Volvo just happens to provide good examples. We built a company with the mission to support the incumbents in grabbing the product value they leave on the table. The primary obstacle turns out to be is that they have a difficult time accepting that some companies are 100x more effective in using data. Which in this case translated to 10 years delay in product improvement.

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If you are interested in V2X, specifically V2G, as a future business opportunity in e-mobility, I recommend following the SCALE Project. We recently had an advisory board meeting, during which we met with project partners at CURRENT in Oslo, Norway. I am impressed by how the project moves forward with preparatory and advocacy activities, followed by pilots in selected EU cities. 🚗 V2X facilitates the mass deployment of electric vehicles, particularly to minimize the grid impact of more EVs. What we concluded with the partners is that while the technology exists, there are real challenges today that impede the widescale rollout. However, these challenges are certainly solvable: 📌 Lack of standards — Standards for vehicles and chargers exist but are not universally rolled out and — especially in the case of charging infrastructure — are not implemented consistently. Different CPOs/hardware manufacturers might implement OCPI 1.6 and 2.0.1 by not implementing the entire standard, so even if they say they are OCPI compliant when the issue of V2X comes up, they might not be ready. 📌 Lack of vehicles — Most EVs cannot distribute energy back, or at least not for a longer time. V2X functionalities should become standard in all vehicles so that they do not limit the size of the business case and, thus, its roll-out. 📌 Reluctancy from Distribution System Operators (DSOs) – As it adds complexity to their grid operations, without – at least today, in their eyes – providing adequate value, DSOs tend to be reluctant to participate in these „experiments”, especially with outside parties, viewing them as a risky distraction rather than as a chance to develop new products or solutions. Regulations—In many countries, energy regulations do not easily allow energy integration from small sources back to the grid, and there is no regulatory framework for V2X products, meaning there is no real market. 📌 Business case — Besides the above reasons, V2X-capable chargers are more expensive. These elements reduce the perceived business case for CPOs, DSOs, and OEMs, further creating a vicious circle in which OEMs won’t roll out V2X-capable vehicles until they have confidence in the rest of the system. 📌 User experience — Users, who should be the ones to both control and benefit from V2X, are largely cautious. They see their vehicle as a transport tool first and foremost, not an energy device, and want it to be full and ready for transport. More education and time are needed to bridge this gap in trust. 📌 No data – Data on things like state of charge come from the vehicle and on grid capacity/congestion from the DSO – until there is more communication between them, seeing themselves as part of a co-dependent ecosystem, no party will be able to take full advantage of the (considerable) potential of V2X.

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🚗 Is there still hope for OEMs in shared mobility? Kia Europe thinks so – but with a twist. In my previous two posts, I highlighted how SEAT S.A. and Volvo Group both exited the shared mobility market after struggling to gain traction and profitability. Read more here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9ezk24j and here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dacbunN6 The common issues: high operational costs, cumbersome tech experiences, limited flexibility, and misalignment with their core competencies as car manufacturers. 💼 Now, along comes Kia, launching a new digitally driven car-sharing service tailored to businesses — Rent & Share. Instead of chasing the complex B2C market, Kia is focusing entirely on B2B. This pivot raises an intriguing question: Could B2B be the profitable niche OEMs have been searching for? 👀 What sets Kia’s approach apart? - B2B focus for steadier revenue: By partnering directly with companies, Kia aims to ensure higher fleet utilization, reduced seasonality, and a more predictable income stream—challenges that have plagued consumer-oriented services; - Flexible rentals & entirely digital: Businesses can rent cars for as little as one hour and manage everything—reservations, unlocking, tracking, extending bookings—right from an app; - Corporate portal for fleet oversight: Companies gain full visibility and control over bookings, utilization, and user access. 💡 By targeting B2B segment, Kia may sidestep some pitfalls that SEAT and Volvo encountered. Will Kia’s B2B focus unlock the profitability OEMs have been chasing in shared mobility? I’ll be watching closely to see if this is the blueprint others will follow. Sources: https://lnkd.in/dKAs24aT https://lnkd.in/dBwHygA8 #SharedMobility #CarSharing #Kia #B2BMobility #ATOMMobility

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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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Are automatic emergency systems a life-saver or a strain on public resources? This week, Lukas Deininger from SVT reported on the usage of automatic emergency call systems. Since 2018, these systems have been mandatory in new vehicles across the EU. Similar technologies were later introduced to mobile phones and wearables. However, debates arise about whether they effectively utilize public resources. I witnessed such a system in action once. On a late winter evening on a slippery road, I arrived at the scene of a car crash. A vehicle had hit a rock wall along the road. It looked like just minutes after the incident occurred, but emergency vehicles were already arriving. I was surprised and thought about how reassuring it is to receive such swift assistance on the road. When every second counts, it can certainly save lives. I find it challenging to evaluate this from the perspective of wearable devices. Perhaps Christian K. can offer some Medtech insights. In the automotive world, this technology definitely saves lives, but I acknowledge it can lead to unnecessary use of resources. Fredrik Lagerhorn, do you have more insights from the Storstockholms brandförsvar perspective? What is your opinion? Do you have such a system turned on in your phone or wearables? #AutomotiveSafety #EmergencyServices #eCall #WearableTechnology #MedTech

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