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Scania in talks to form consortium to buy Northvolt’s R&D lab

Last updated: June 10, 2025 10:25 pm
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Scania Seeks to Form Consortium to Buy Northvolt’s Research Laboratory

Scania is making efforts to establish a consortium to acquire Northvolt’s research laboratory in order to preserve crucial battery expertise in Europe. Christian Levin, the head of the Swedish truck company, revealed that discussions are underway with potential investors, including the Swedish government and the European Commission, to purchase Northvolt Labs, the research and development department of the troubled Swedish battery manufacturer.

Levin emphasized the importance of forming a consortium to collectively finance the acquisition, as the task is too monumental for a single company to undertake. He praised the expertise of the researchers at Northvolt Labs, describing them as some of the brightest minds in Europe with immense value.

Northvolt invested approximately $750 million in establishing its R&D facility in 2021. Scania has already committed to acquiring Northvolt’s industrial battery business as part of the restructuring following the company’s bankruptcy filing last year.

The collapse of Northvolt, once hailed as a key player in Europe’s transition to clean technologies, has posed significant challenges for the EU’s vehicle industry as it strives to meet stringent emissions reduction targets mandated by the EU.

Scania, a subsidiary of Volkswagen and Northvolt’s largest shareholder, is currently sourcing batteries from alternative suppliers in Asia as a contingency measure. Despite the financial strain, the company is determined to maintain its operations and uphold its commitment to sustainability.

Former employees have raised concerns about mismanagement and quality control issues that affected both Northvolt’s battery factory and the R&D facility in Västerås. The laboratory, considered a vital asset in retaining European technological know-how, is crucial in preventing Chinese dominance in critical clean technology supply chains.

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While efforts to secure public support from government officials have faced challenges, Scania’s Levin warns of the risks faced by EU truck companies in meeting emissions reduction targets for 2030. The industry’s slow adoption of electric trucks could lead to substantial fines and hinder its global competitiveness.

Levin advocates for regulatory amendments to accommodate alternative low-carbon fuels and electric trucks with range extenders, emphasizing the necessity of achieving sales volume to remain competitive on a global scale.

As discussions continue regarding the future of Northvolt Labs and the European truck industry’s transition to electric vehicles, the importance of preserving critical battery expertise and accelerating the shift towards sustainable transportation remains a top priority.

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