Scania progresses production by integrating remanufactured components on its main assembly line, reducing material use by 50% and cutting carbon emissions by 45% Scania has become the first truck OEM to integrate remanufactured components directly into the main assembly line. The innovative approach aims for a circular economy in vehicle production. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Volkswagen’s Traton eyes third European battery plant to meet Electric Vehicle demand Traton Group, Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle arm, considers a third battery assembly plant in Europe to support rising electric truck demand. Potential locations include Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. This move aligns with the EU’s carbon reduction roadmap and Traton’s goal of 50% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Scania to stop bus body production in Poland Scania is set to gradually discontinue bus body production at its plant in Słupsk, Poland by 2024, instead outsourcing the production to local bodybuilders. Megan Kelly
Watch: Partnerships to establish the battery value chain Scania, Tata Consultancy Services and Recharge discuss supplier partnerships needed to ramp up EV battery cell and battery pack production. Christopher Ludwig
Interview: Scania’s super charge to battery assembly Tony Persson, head of battery production, reveals how the Traton Group truckmaker is preparing to launch battery module assembly in half the time it would normally have for manufacturing launches, and the innovation in assembly and digitalisation that will support it. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Packing the power in battery system production Increasing EV battery output is essential to automotive electrification targets. Watch this AMS Automotive Evolution Livestream on-demand about ramping up the battery value chain, from raw material risk through to lithium-ion cell and battery module producton. Featuring experts from Scania, Verkor, S&P Global, Henkel and Recharge. AMS
Electrifying heavy truck production at Scania Plant general manager Mathias Wijkström discusses the process, technology and planning considerations as Scania starts production of battery electric trucks AMS
Sustainability at the core of leadership at Scania and ArcelorMittal At last week’s inaugural AMS livestream, Scania’s Mathias Wijkström was joined by ArcelorMittal’s Hugo Da Gama Campos to discuss making automotive production greener and how it is vital to put sustainability at the heart of the production system. Illya Verpraet
Watch: Strategies for Greener Production (EP.1) This AMS Livestream Hour episode discusses how automotive manufacturers are making their plants and value chains more sustainable through new processes and technology, with special guests including Scania and ArcelorMittal. Watch the full episode and download slides. AMS
Audi introduces closed-loop systems for aluminium, wastewater and plastic Audi has detailed how it is introducing closed-loop systems to its plants as part of its goal to make all its five plants carbon-neutral by 2025. This includes aluminium, wastewater and a pilot project for chemical recycling of plastics. Illya Verpraet
Scania to build battery plant and research centre in Sweden Truck and bus manufacturer Scania plans to build a battery assembly plant at its headquarters and main production location in Södertälje, Sweden Illya Verpraet
AMS on Africa: Part 6 – Volvo Trucks of the trade Volvo Trucks is a big player in the South African commercial vehicle market and, as demand grows, the team at its Amanzimtoti plant are expecting a busy schedule Michael Nash
AMS on Africa: Part 5 – Heavy-duty headway at Scania There may be less reliance on automation at Scania’s Johannesburg plant but flexibility and workflow keep operations in smart shape for the needs of its commercial vehicle customers Michael Nash
A slow return to growth Vehicle-makers in South America are seeing signs of recovery, boosted by growing exports, reports Nick Gibbs Nick Gibbs
