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The United Nations has selected Gothenburg, Sweden, as the new host city for its Sustainable Lifestyle Hub. The announcement was made during the UN General Assembly in New York on 24 September. It means that Gothenburg, during the next two years, will be a global meeting place for actors who want to…
Sweden has regained its position as the most innovative country in the EU, and been recognised by the UN as the world’s second most innovative economy for the third time in a row. Meanwhile, West Sweden, with Gothenburg as its regional capital, has topped the EU's regional rankings in several areas,…
Gothenburg is once again leading the way in sustainable urban mobility. Since March 2022, a groundbreaking pilot project has been underway in the Gothenburg region, testing high-power wireless charging for a fleet of 20 electric taxi cars. The project is part of the Gothenburg Green City Zone, a col…
Gothenburg is renowned for its strong industrial sector. But the business services sector has increased powerfully and now employs twice as many people as the once dominant manufacturing sector, shows a new report from Business Region Göteborg.
Gothenburg is a key driver of Sweden's growth and innovation. Some world-leading companies are headquartered in the region, and our business landscape is characterised by an exciting mix of large corporations and innovative startups and SMEs. In this article, we present Gothenburg’s largest companie…
Gothenburg is undergoing major transformation. New districts are rising. Innovation is accelerating. More and more people are choosing to live and work here. It’s easy to get used to progress – but now and then, it’s worth pausing to take stock. Here are 16 proud facts about Gothenburg’s development…
Gothenburg became a global hub for electric mobility when thousands of experts and leaders from industry, academia and the public sector gathered for EVS38 on 15-18 June 2025. The solutions showcased, the knowledge exchanged, and the connections made will shape tomorrow’s transportation system.
During EVS38 in Gothenburg, international exchange was at the heart of the event. Delegations from around the world visited our city to explore initiatives in sustainable mobility, innovation, and international collaboration.
Gothenburg is home to Sweden’s two largest companies in terms of turnover. Around 53,000 people who work in the region have a background in engineering and natural sciences. Over 142,000 jobs have been created in the region since 2009. These are just a few of the facts you will find in our brand-new…
Leading truck makers the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced the launch of their 50-50 joint venture Coretura AB. The new company will develop a new software-defined vehicle platform and establish a new industry standard for commercial vehicles.
In an important boost to inductive wireless charging technology for commercial fleets and autonomous taxi systems, Business Region Gothenburg, InductEV, and Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers today announced the addition of a new wireless EV charging station outside The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centr…
“We need to adjust our efforts to the current situation and the evolving needs of the industry. For the past three years, we’ve followed a proven strategy grounded in the companies’ own electrification roadmaps and that means prioritizing building battery expertise,” says Anna-Lena Johansson, Head o…