From the production line to leadership. Celine Sellbrand started out as an operator at Scania. But it didn’t take long before she was ready for more responsibility. She’s moved between departments, built a strong network and stepped into her new role as group manager. "The most valuable part for me has been the networking. You can’t know everything – but you learn who does what, and who to turn to. That gives you confidence and a sense of not being alone in your role." For Celine, leadership is about teamwork: "I believe in soft leadership. When everyone feels important and involved, we go further together."
About us
Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions committed to a better tomorrow. Our purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In doing so, we are creating a world of mobility that’s better for business, society and our environment. Employing more than 50,000 people in about 100 countries, Scania’s research and development is concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.
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https://www.scania.com/
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- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Södertälje
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- Public Company
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- truck manufacturing, truck leasing and finance, truck sales and services, truck parts sales, automotive, bus manufacturing, engine manufacturing, and solutions provider
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Scania participated at COP30 in Belém to advocate for the policy conditions needed to accelerate the shift to fossil-free heavy transport. While the final agreement fell short of expectations, the conference allowed us to share our expertise, meet policymakers and highlight what is required to speed up the transition. On site in Belém, Head of Sustainability Fredrik Nilzén reflected on the outcome of the negotiations: “COP30 did too little to accelerate the phasing out of fossil fuels. Technologies for heavy transport are ready – electric, compatible with renewable fuels and scalable. Yet fossil subsidies and outdated incentives continue to slow the shift. A clearer political signal would have created the predictability customers and industry need.” He also emphasised Scania’s role at the event: “Scania helped maintain momentum in the dialogue on electrification and renewable fuels. More countries will now go home and turn their climate plans into detailed transport roadmaps – and the work continues as we move towards COP31.” Patricia Acioli, Head of Communications and Sustainability at Scania Latin America, highlighted the strong interest in how Scania’s solutions support the country’s dual-track strategy: “Across panels, interviews and bilateral meetings, Scania was seen as a constructive actor with practical experience. We focused on what customers need to take the next step – infrastructure, fair competition and long-term policy signals.” As we look ahead to COP31, Scania will continue to push for the policy framework needed to make fossil-free heavy transport a reality.
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"It's not about getting it right; it's about never getting it wrong." What you see in this challenge with Red Bull athlete Matt Jones is one moment of action. What you don’t see is the engineering behind it. By combining Scania’s autonomous software with Plus’ technology, we achieved a level of precision that only autonomous vehicles can deliver – two trucks meeting the exact same spot, within the same second, over and over again. Behind that are thousands of tests, advanced software, LIDARs, sensors and AI trained to perfection. No hesitation, no variation. Just consistent, repeatable accuracy. Because if we can engineer this kind of precision for a challenge like this, imagine what we can deliver for our customers in the real world – every single day. Through our autonomous solutions, we’re building a future defined by precision, safety and reliability.
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Norway is showing what a fossil-free future can look like – built on ambition, collaboration and pioneering technology. Together with ASKO, we are advancing the shift to electric transport in one of the world’s most climate-aware markets. ASKO is targeting 100% fossil-free transport by 2026, powered by renewable energy from its own rooftops. At one distribution centre, every truck now runs fully electric – charged by solar energy generated on-site. Scania has supported ASKO throughout this journey, from early route analyses to testing and deploying new electric technologies. The results are clear: lower emissions, strong operational performance and drivers who report quieter, calmer and healthier workdays. But challenges remain. Norway needs a stronger public charging network to unlock long-distance electrification – a goal our partners are actively investing in. Each milestone brings us closer to a transport system where people, technology and purpose work in harmony. Learn more about how Norway is accelerating its transition to fossil-free transport and watch the full story via the link in the comments. #DrivingTheShift #Decarbonisation #Sustainability
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What happens when precision engineering meets world-class action? Together with our technology partner Plus, Scania Autonomous Solutions engineered one of the most demanding challenges we’ve ever taken on: creating less than a one second window for Red Bull athlete Matt Jones to complete a jump through two autonomous Scania trucks driving towards each other. Behind that moment lies months of engineering work: thousands of simulations, advanced sensor fusion, and AI-driven control – all ensuring millimetre-accurate positioning and complete repeatability every single time. Because autonomy isn’t only about moving goods. It’s about precision, safety and engineered confidence – even when the challenge pushes the limits.
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Congratulations to Per Arnelöf and his co-inventor, Peer Norberg, whose “Extra-valuable invention” – the range interlock in the GW gearbox – has been recognised for delivering real-world improvements in efficiency, safety and performance. The GW gearbox platform is one of Scania’s major steps towards smarter, more sustainable powertrains. Designed to boost torque, improve fuel economy and reduce noise, it shows how engineering excellence drives the future of transport. During development, Per, a System Architect at Scania ePropulsion & Drivetrain, found a way to simplify how the transmission manages its planetary gears. The result was the range interlock: a clever mechanical safety feature that makes the system more compact, safer, lighter, and easier to assemble. Integrated into the reverse planetary gear, the innovation removes the need for a separate reverse gear altogether – reducing weight, shortening the transmission, minimising energy losses and further improving fuel efficiency. The benefits have been clear: ▫️ Reduced fuel consumption ▫️ Improved drivability ▫️ Lower production costs ▫️ A quieter and shorter transmission This achievement was recently celebrated at the Scania Innovators Party, highlighting how curiosity, persistence and teamwork can turn a technical challenge into meaningful progress. With more than twenty patents since joining Scania in 2008, Per embodies the culture of exploration and continuous improvement that keeps us at the forefront of sustainable transport innovation.
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Quiet, capable and built for the long haul – electric timber transport in action. Operating deep in the forests of northern Sweden, Rolf Lövgren’s electric Scania 45 R timber truck is proving how far technology has come – and how far it can go. Covering around 300 kilometres per day with just one planned charging stop, the vehicle delivers the performance and predictability needed for heavy-duty operations. For Rolf, the benefits go beyond zero tailpipe emissions. “It’s quiet during the day – you notice that you don’t get as mentally tired as with a regular diesel truck. When you’ve driven a full shift, that constant background noise… you never really thought about it, but it’s exhausting. Now, you’re just as alert coming home as when you set out.” By combining powerful electric powertrains with purpose-built design for timber transport, Scania is demonstrating how electrification can strengthen productivity, improve driver wellbeing and reduce environmental impact – even in demanding off-road conditions.
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Route flexibility, range, fuel savings and reduced emissions. The diverse benefits of the Scania plug-in hybrid coach powertrain are unparalleled. Four different drive modes will take you through every need along your route: ▫️ Electric ▫️ Hybrid ▫️ Charge sustain ▫️ Forced charging An automatic switch to and from fully electric operation when entering geo-fenced zero-emission zones can be set up and managed digitally. In hybrid mode there’s a potential for 40% total fuel and emission savings in typical mixed coach traffic.
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We’re proud of the autonomous technology and expertise that enabled the highest levels of precision and safety throughout this challenge. Here, Peter Hafmar, Head of Autonomous Solutions at Scania, shares his reflections on the teamwork, innovation and precision behind the achievement.
What you see in this film is the successful completion of a challenge that has redefined the boundaries of autonomous transport technology. It’s the culmination of many months’ hard work, planning, advanced software development, practice sessions and safety checks. I’m so proud of my amazing teams at Scania Group and TRATON GROUP, as well as our fantastic partners, Plus and Red Bull (including our brilliant mountain biker Matt Jones), for making this happen! See the jump and the journey towards the successful completion of the challenge on Youtube – you’ll find the link in the comments.
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In the near future, Scania’s autonomous trucks with cutting-edge AI-based technology are going to change how the world moves. With precision only autonomous solutions can achieve, a groundbreaking challenge was successfully completed – redefining the boundaries of self-driving vehicle technology and athletic achievement. The challenge involved two Scania autonomous trucks moving towards each other in perfect sync to create a window of less than a second for a professional mountain biker to jump through the opening in between them. It culminated in a world-first, as Red Bull athlete Matt Jones successfully jumped between the two self-driving vehicles. This feat brought together the creativity, engineering excellence and determination of the teams from Scania, our technology partner Plus and Red Bull to turn an ‘impossible’ vision into a reality. It was meticulously planned and executed, with advanced software development, practice sessions and safety checks taking place over several months. Now we are celebrating a fantastic achievement, which truly shows the incredible capabilities of autonomous technology to bring new levels of safety and precision to the transport industry. Watch the challenge and learn more about how Scania’s trucks enabled it via the link in the comments.
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