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Sweden's electromobility test center is being established in Gothenburg, Nykvarn and Borås

08 March 2021, 17:32

Chalmers University of Technology and RISE are now commencing construction of Sweden's electromobility test center: Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory (SEEL). Electrification of the transport sector is to be speeded up at SEEL's three plants in Gothenburg, Nykvarn and Borås. 

Through close collaboration between the twin owners Chalmers University of Technology and RISE, the Swedish government and the industrial partners CEVT, Scania, Volvo Cars and the Volvo Group, the test center will be a key resource – open to collaboration with players throughout Europe – in terms of making Sweden a world leader in the field of electromobility. Together, the governmental allocation, the industry partners’ commitments and proprietorial responsibility on the part of RISE and Chalmers will allow an investment of SEK 1.3bn in the test center. 

"Sweden has a long tradition of vehicle manufacture, and we are at the same time one of the world's most innovative countries. Through SEEL we are making use of these strengths to electrify the transport sector, reduce emissions and simultaneously increase Sweden's competitiveness and create jobs in Sweden. This will be an important tool with which the Swedish automotive industry can steer global development towards increased sustainability," says Ibrahim Baylan, Sweden’s Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation.

Read the full press release here > https://www.ri.se/en/news/swedens-electromobility-test-center-is-being-established-in-gothenburg-nykvarn-and-boras/