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At Scania, we put our autonomous vehicles to the test in a range of challenging conditions. This test focused on friction estimation on snowy roads. By simulating real-world scenarios, we ensure that our autonomous vehicles deliver safe, reliable performance, whatever the weather.

"Scania is so much more than just trucks!” Selma Droschke and Josef Basilious, participants in Scania’s Young Potential Trainee Programme, share their exciting journey through this leadership program that builds self-leadership and prepares them for international careers. With four rotations across Scania and TRATON GROUP, including an international placement ✈️, they’re exploring diverse roles and limitless opportunities. Sounds exciting? Check the comments for more details on how to join! 👇 #Trainee #Leadership #Scania

Scania is the first funding partner of the Stockholm Resilience Foundation – supporting the world-leading Stockholm Resilience Centre to advance science for a livable planet. Insights shape Scania’s strategy into how our world might look in the future. We need research to ensure we are at the forefront as the business environment changes and supports our transition. “Over the years, the Stockholm Resilience Centre has proven to have a unique competence to train leaders in these difficult issues and, more importantly, to have decision-makers translate this knowledge into concrete strategies and targets. As the world gets increasingly complex, we need sustainable partnerships with researchers with expert knowledge in several of Scania's key complex areas,” says Fredrik Nilzén, Head of Corporate Sustainability at Scania. The Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) is a research institute focused on advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration to achieve sustainable development. It was established in 2007 as a joint initiative between Stockholm University and the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. SRC studies resilience, which refers to the capacity of social-ecological systems to cope with change and continue to develop. The research emphasises how societies can navigate global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion. SRC also played a central role in developing the Planetary Boundaries Framework introduced 2009 by a group of scientists, including Johan Rockström (then Director of SRC). The Stockholm Resilience Foundation was launched in 2024 to support SRC. Photo: Fredrik Nilzén with Dr Lisen Schultz, SRC Deputy Director

We believe that by strengthening entrepreneurial skills and unlocking the power of people’s inner drive, great things can happen! At yesterday’s Engineering Day, Scania proudly presents the Engineering Entrepreneurship Award to celebrate innovation and bold ideas in technology. This year’s award goes to AirForestry and their co-founders Olle Gelin, Caroline Walerud, and Mauritz Andersson for their groundbreaking work in developing harvest drones that revolutionise forestry practices. Motivation: “This year’s winner pioneers a unique technology paired with a strong value proposition and business model, offering significant growth potential while radically enhancing forests' ability to capture carbon.” By recognising innovators like AirForestry, we aim to inspire engineers across industries to explore their entrepreneurial spirit and develop ideas that can shape a sustainable future. Presenting the award is Linda Fragner, Innovation Lead at Scania, who says, “With this award we want to inspire people within engineering in all types of industries to develop their entrepreneurial abilities and dare to push through their ideas.” Engineering Day isn’t just about awards, though – knowledge sharing and inspiration are also important parts of it. Marie Bemler, Technology Strategy at Scania, holds a much-appreciated 'hero talk' called “The Power of Storytelling: How talking about AI is driving the future”, discussing how visions not only shape our future goals but also guide our decisions today. In addition, Elisabeth Hörnfeldt, from Sustainable Transport Solutions at Scania, and Viktoria Kindesjö, Co-founder of Elain - Data driven insights for greener transport, lead the Masterclass “HITS: From idea to realisation with entrepreneurial spirit and AI as enablers”, providing their insights into how to use research, data, and the latest trends to develop future-ready solutions for the transport industry. #EngineeringDay Ingenjörsdagen

Scania has appointed Do Young Kim as its new Chief Financial Officer and member of its Executive Board. Currently CFO for Scania’s sister brand International (previously known as Navistar), he is due to take up his new post on 1 February 2025, reporting to Scania CEO Christian Levin. Do Young Kim brings extensive experience of both the heavy transport and automotive sectors to his new role at Scania, including being project lead for both TRATON Group’s IPO readiness and execution and the overall company acquisition of International. Prior to that, he led TRATON Group’s treasury department. Before joining TRATON, Do Young was CFO for several joint ventures in the automotive industry, including at Beijing Benz Automotive, Fujian Benz Automotive and Mercedes-Benz Korea. “I’m delighted to welcome Do Young to Scania as our new CFO,” says Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and TRATON Group. “His extensive industry experience, holistic view on performance, and company value creation originating from a commercial focus align well with Scania’s core value of Customer First. With both a Group and cross-brand background, as well as an inclusive style and strive for shared values and culture, Do Young will be a good contribution to the continuing integration of Scania within the TRATON Group.” Do Young Kim is pleased to be joining Scania as it continues to help shape the future transport system. “I’m very happy to be joining Scania at this exciting and crucial time in the company’s history,” he says. “We have great opportunities ahead, and I look forward to contributing to Scania’s purpose of driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system.” Do Young Kim replaces Jonas Rickberg, who is leaving Scania to become CFO of Skanska Group.

We’re thrilled to welcome Sara Hermansson back to Scania, stepping into the role of Senior Vice President of Power Solutions. Her journey began with us in 2011 through the Scania Student Intro Programme, and she’s since held pivotal roles, including Head of Hybrid and Electric Powertrain Projects, before exploring her passion for start-ups in the energy tech sector. With her start-up experience in battery energy storage, Sara brings fresh insights into entrepreneurship, agility, and resilience—qualities essential as she leads Scania Power Solutions in the electrification and sustainability transformation. Her focus on adaptability and learning from experience aligns perfectly with the company’s forward-thinking approach. Sara is passionate about promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion within the technical field. She believes solving today’s complex global challenges requires a diverse workforce offering multiple perspectives. By empowering women in engineering, she’s helping pave the way for inclusive innovation. Sara’s leadership style is transparent and empowering, fostering an environment where bold, independent decision-making thrives. Her risk-taking spirit and willingness to break convention send a powerful message to all aspiring leaders. Welcome back, Sara!

The brains behind Scania's dual-battery invention! We're excited to share the amazing achievements of Gunnar Ledfelt, our Expert Engineer in Research & Development, who was recently recognised by Scania for his groundbreaking dual-battery invention. With 36 patents already granted and more in the pipeline, Gunnar's dedication to advancing technology is truly inspiring. For Gunnar, this journey began in 2010, and by 2012, his patent had been granted. In 2013, the first vehicle featuring his invention hit the road, marking a new standard in automotive technology. Gunnar's invention, formally titled "Activation Device and Activation Method for a Dual-Battery System," addresses a common problem drivers face when starting vehicles: dead batteries. The brilliance of Gunnar's invention lies in its simplicity and effectiveness. The system includes an additional starter battery that automatically activates when the primary battery is discharged, ensuring that the heavy vehicle starts without any extra effort from the driver. This clever mechanism saves costs, enhances driver convenience, and reduces vehicle downtime. “When I started inventing, it was a combination of curiosity and problem-solving,” says Gunnar. “I was fortunate to work with colleagues who were inventors working with patents. They taught me that a clever idea can develop into something bigger with the patent team’s help. One of the positive aspects is being able to identify with colleagues, discuss problems, seek solutions and face ups and downs together." Despite facing setbacks, his positive attitude and collaborative spirit have led to numerous successful inventions. His transformation from a curious engineer to a celebrated inventor at Scania demonstrates the strength of perseverance and teamwork.

I-Talent is a great way to get your IT career started. In addition to being hired in a specific role we can also offer you tailored technical training, a thorough introduction to working in an international company and a vast network. As a participant in the I-Talent Programme you will join IT´s mission at Scania to utilise the power of software and data in all areas. Explore I-Talent and other opportunities at Scania.com/career

A major study by Scania highlights big potential for sustainable city logistics. “By shifting to more off-peak deliveries, we can not only reduce daytime traffic but also enhance efficiency in logistics and cut costs,” says Project Manager Elisabeth Hörnfeldt at Scania’s Innovation Office.  Learn more about the innovative HITS project and it's pilots in Stockholm! 

Some people in this world strive to make a difference. They make others feel included and that diversity and different perspectives matter — it could be in a team or society at large. For Jens Åklinder Lagerström, our Head of Production & Logistics at Industrial Operations Asia in Sweden, what he does echoes through the workplace and all of Scania. He has reflected upon his shortcomings with fellow managers, and he founded the “Men for Inclusion and Equality” network to drive change for a diverse and inclusive company with Robert Hedström, inspiring men to change masculine norms and cultures. Jens has been an equality ambassador for years: "Inclusive leadership is a prerequisite for attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, fostering a better work environment for everyone and making work more enjoyable." And now, his work has been noticed outside of Scania! At the gala held by Fannys Förebilder (Fanny Widman), a platform highlighting role models for equality, he was a finalist in the category “A Man Working for Equality,” awarded in collaboration with Unizon, an organisation supporting women’s refuges and gender equality. The award recognises men who stand up for women and use their privileges to inspire change through everyday actions, both privately and professionally. Alongside two other strong finalists, Jens didn’t end up winning this year but remains a true inspiration to everyone at Scania. He says: “Equality is for everyone. It benefits everyone, no matter if you are a man or a woman. We need to do the work together, but in male-dominated areas, it’s even more important for us men to step up and show that we mean it for real. Be curious about change – we don’t need all the answers to begin! Myself, I’ve changed a lot in my mindset and behaviours over the past years.”