Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
It requires tough decisions and courage to reach the parliamentary climate goal on a fossil-free vehicle fleet by 2030.
Let's look at some ideas and companies in Sweden that are striving to reach the climate goal.
The journey starts in the quiet Tyresö municipality that lies at the forefront of eco-driving and climate work
and has already built up a fleet of electric cars.
Behind the wheel is Göran Norlin, Tyresö's Environmental Manager.
It is very comfortable and definitely fills the need that I have to go around here or in neighbouring municipalities.
The range of an electric car can raise anxiety with drivers.
But Tyresö has together with Vattenfall worked out a solution.
Last fall, Sweden's first fast-charging station for electric cars was opened.
For those who are on the move, many feel that there is a range anxiety.
They should be able to just fill the extra mile it takes to get them all the way.
And the station is run entirely by renewable electricity, from solar panels on the roof.
Yes, from an international perspective, Sweden has tough climate goals.
Already in 2030, we will have a fossil-free fleet and the transport industry is facing tough challenges.
These are challenges that require quick solutions and trials with companies to develop and new ideas to germinate.
Renova, a company that works with waste and recycling, has for example, developed the world's first hybrid garbage truck.
When the garbage truck is stationary and loads and compresses waste,
which garbage trucks actually do most of the day, it uses electricity
that reduces fuel consumption by 30 percent.
And speaking of 30 percent,
did you know that 30% of hydrocarbon emissions in Norrbotten, Västerbotten and Jämtland come from
- yes, snowmobiles.
The Swedish company Elmacchina wants to remedy this.
Together with researchers and other companies
they have now succeeded in developing the world's first prototype of an electric snowmobile
that is not only free from smoke, odour, and oil - it is also quiet.
But we're going back to Vattenfall's charging station in Tyresö.
Vattenfall aims to stimulate and facilitate the introduction of electric cars in the community.
And to achieve these goals, it has initiated several collaborations with other companies and industries.
One example is this electric car that Vattenfall has developed together with Volvo.
The result: a completely unique Plug-in Hybrid diesel.
Someone has to always start and we really wanted to be sure to show that the cars are on the market1
And just this car is unique because it is a Plug-in Hybrid diesel.
It is the first of its kind on the market
and the technology has brought incredible amount of interest
so you can see that all the other automakers also were interested in keeping up on this race.
It is clear that by being an early adopter the technology comes more rapidly.
Push technology forward, yes.
If electric cars are to become a reality, it requires that battery performance is developed,
and of course the price has to come down.
This is what Uppsala company ElectroEngine is working with.
They have developed a completely new drive train that uses advanced technology to load and empty each battery cell individually.
The result is 10 to 30 % longer mileage per charge compared to traditional battery systems.
Additionally, a decommissioned battery cell is replaced by a new out without the whole battery pack needing to be replaced.
Yes, Swedish companies are bursting with ideas and visions, and Vattenfall sees the future with optimism.
In 15 years, I think many people will be driving electric cars, maybe almost 50 percent.
I, for one, will have this plug-in hybrid.
I will drive to and from work and the distances will always go on electricity
but then I still have the opportunity to go up to Sälen in the mountains and run on diesel.
So I think we will see a lot more electric cars.
In addition, the fact that electric cars are quiet and calm in the urban environment is very important.