Scania opens new research and development facility

Traton subsidiary Scania has opened a new research and development (R&D) proving ground at its headquarters in in Södertälje, Sweden. The 85-hectare facility will host all Scania’s development, testing and validation work in the future.

The 975 million krona (£73.66 million) investment strengthens Traton and Scania’s R&D capabilities with vehicle and solution testing in Södertälje, rather than being outsourced. Research and development is focused on electrification, autonomous systems, safety and vehicle dynamics as well as more conventional vehicle technology.

Christian Levin, president and CEO of Traton Group and Scania, said: “The transformation of transport requires us to continuously strengthen the way we develop and validate new technologies.

“This investment is about building the capabilities we need for the future while ensuring that the solutions we bring to our customers have the safety, quality and performance they expect.”