Articles and blogposts on electromobility

We are now accustomed to charging stations refuelling our cars with energy, but what if the growing fleet of electric cars could also feed energy back into the grid when needed? So-called vehicle-to-grid technology could be a future solution that both contributes to a more stable electricity system ...

Scania has a strong focus on the development of electric vehicles – vehicles that customers expect to be able to drive longer distances in all kinds of climates. To accelerate the development of sustainable transport, Scania has been an active partner in the establishment of the national test centre...

Heart Aerospace is a company with a clear ambition: to revolutionise regional air travel with electric passenger aircrafts. During the development of the first prototype of the ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft, SEEL played an important role in testing the electric motor.

Electric vehicles are developing fast. But they need to develop even faster – to cope with the climate change and to meet market demands. "We need to make something technically even better, but also cheaper," says Martin Gustavsson, head of research at the Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory (SE...

Are charging stations delivering the right amount of energy? OKQ8 partnered with RISE to verify their charging stations in a unique project.

Vehicles can be made much more sustainable than they are today. This was concluded by project SVIS, which wrapped up this autumn. Within the project, RISE and partners explored the potential for recycling and reusing vehicle interiors, generating circular solutions that could shape the future of the...

Charging points are still not regulated in the same way as petrol and diesel pumps. As a result, the charging infrastructure is not subject to any inspection requirements, which could mean that hidden safety risks remain undetected and consumer protection is compromised. Independent verification can...

Last year, one million Chinese-made electric cars were sold in Europe. Chinese car manufacturers have an overproduction of electric cars and are therefore filling all available carriers to sell them in Europe at a higher price than in China. With new carriers being built, competition is intensifying...

We are facing a major challenge. The automotive industry is working to transition to increased sustainability. It's about circularity and efficiency, but above all about creating attractive workplaces. Today, there is a shortage of assembly personnel and it will get worse. This week, the book Felkod...

A unique opportunity to develop new electromobility products and services has opened up. In September 2023, three new test centers for electric vehicles and components were inaugurated within the initiative SEEL, Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory. The goal is clear: The testbed is to comprise on...

Housing cooperatives, hotels and restaurant chains – these are just a few of the new charging station providers. RISE can help these many inexperienced organisations with regular function and safety inspections.

The electrification of road traffic is progressing rapidly. The electrification of recreational boats has barely begun – and there are many challenges. What is needed to accelerate the transition at sea?

The use of drones is increasing rapidly in Sweden, in both the private and public sectors. But as technology develops, questions arise about safety, cyber protection and how we can prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.

How should the maritime transport industry manage the risks associated with electric or gas-powered vehicles? These issues are being discussed and investigated by participants in the RISE-led research project LASH FIRE. "We are now addressing the next level of risks," says Martin Carlsson at Stena ...

In an era that demands constant development and updating of knowledge, the Advanced Digitalisation research and innovation programme aims to help Swedish industry retain, attract and develop experts. Part of the programme is Expert Learning Labs - an initiative that aims to be a national centre for ...

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology allows energy from an electric vehicle to be sent back to the grid. This can benefit businesses and individuals, as well as society as a whole. The challenge now is to get all the technical solutions and new business models in place to enable commercial deployment.