Scania Plans To Ditch The Combustion Engine By 2040

In Latest News: Scania Group announces that it plans to get rid of combustion engine-based vehicle production by 2040 and only launch battery-operated electric vehicles. With this decision, the brand is aiming to get ahead of its competition in the truck market. 

However, Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and CEO of Volkswagen’s Traton admitted that the company will consider the transition only if general conditions like the establishment of proper charging infrastructure, the price per kilowatt hour and such factors suit the company’s requirements to facilitate the shift from internal combustion-based to electric powertrain-equipped vehicles.

According to media reports, Traton, to which Scania belongs, along with Daimler Truck and Volvo, is planning to initiate the development of a high-performance charging network for trucks and buses across Europe as well. In the initial plan, it is reported that 1,700 charging stations will be made. 

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Furthermore, the companies stated that they would like to establish 1,700 charging points, in their first phase, as a Charge Point Operator (CPO). It is believed that the Traton Group will also be enhancing its investments in research and development for e-mobility. In this regard, the company is now trying to raise 2.6 billion euros by 2026. 

"The Traton Group will assume a leading role in sustainable transportation. This is why we have consistently aligned our planning for the next five years to focus on battery electric drives," said CEO Levin. This is clearly the greenest, fastest, and most affordable solution for our customers, even for long-haul transportation, although hydrogen may prove to be a useful addition in certain niches."

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Former Scania CEO Henrik Henriksson had in the past expressed that new electric vehicles will be launched annually across their product range. He said that "It is of particular importance that in a few years we will also introduce electric trucks for long-haul transport that are designed for quick charging during the mandatory 45-minute rest periods for drivers." Hence, it is no surprise that Scania plans to ditch its combustion-based engine to facilitate electromobility in the near future. 

Thus, this is the latest news regarding the Scania Group and its plans to get rid of the combustion engine to shift to electric powertrains. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. 

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