Volvo continues with transformation for electric transport solutions

Electric transport

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is investing in the future at its facility in Braås, home of the company’s leading range of articulated dump trucks, as a clear signal of its commitment to lead the transformation of all products towards a more sustainable future in the construction industry. Volvo, which can be considered a role … Read more

Paradigm shift in the transport sector

Electric car

We are facing a paradigm shift in the transport sector. We will replace the entire fossil-fueled vehicle fleet with green electricity, which is significantly better for the environment. But here we are faced with a bigger problem than just manufacturing new electric cars. We need to have a global charging infrastructure to both attract new … Read more

Better understanding of life cycle analysis can lead to less climate impact

Climate Impact

The right tools are needed to reduce global emissions when making important investment decisions. This is shown by Helena Nydahl, Department of Applied Physics and Electronics, in her dissertation Key figures for communication of life cycle analysis results, which will be defended on October 10 at Umeå University. – Prominent climate scientists believe that global … Read more