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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…

Global medtech company Mölnlycke Health Care has officially opened its new global headquarters in Mölndal, Gothenburg, at an event on 20 May.

Despite the recent tariff turmoil, the situation in Gothenburg has improved significantly in manufacturing and services. Construction companies, however, are still struggling with weak demand, shows Business Region Göteborg's second Economic Outlook report of the year.

Modern vehicles are often described as computers on wheels. Everything is controlled by software. It is therefore natural that the mobility software company KPIT opens a technology centre in Gothenburg, a global leader in sustainable mobility innovation. The aim is to scale to about 100 employees in…

With companies big and small investing in Gothenburg, the region continues to strengthen its position as a vibrant life science hub. Behind this success is a mix of scientific and technological expertise, a supportive ecosystem, and a unique spirit of collaboration, explains Gothenburg life science …

The technology enabling parked electric vehicles to share energy with the grid has proven effective. Following successful trials with testcars at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg, the PEPP project is now moving into its next phase. “We’re shifting focus to users, business models, and new services,” says Jon…

Saab is expanding its operations in the Gothenburg region, adding a new facility with space for 500 people in Mölnlycke.