Managing materials choices – Fossil-free steel SSAB has produced and sold its Fossil-free steel, which is now being used in limited series production by Volvo. But there is a weakness in the definition of ‘green steel’. Experts from SSAB and Volvo Group share some insights into challenges this presents to the wider acceptance of these materials and how they are managing this with greater transparency. Nick Holt
Scania to stop bus body production in Poland Scania is set to gradually discontinue bus body production at its plant in Słupsk, Poland by 2024, instead outsourcing the production to local bodybuilders. Megan Kelly
Watch: Are all OEMs start-up manufacturers now? Hear how start-ups are changing car production and established OEMs are reinventing themselves in manufacturing and engineering, featuring start-up EV truckmaker Volta’s co-founder and chief manufacturing officer Kjell Walöen, and automotive steel solutions director Jesse Paegle from ArcelorMittal. AMS
UK automakers sound alarm on skills shortages, unfilled engineering roles The pace of electrification is getting ahead of the time taken to train the engineers with the skills needed for an auto industry transitioning to producing EVs. Peter Murphy
India’s manufacturing evolution: competitive, agile and frugal The country has been hit hard by the pandemic and disruption, but automotive manufacturing is roaring again and leaders from Mahindra, Switch Mobility and the Indian automotive supplier association, ACMA, explain what the industry needs to do to stay competitive AMS
Electrifying heavy truck production at Scania Plant general manager Mathias Wijkström discusses the process, technology and planning considerations as Scania starts production of battery electric trucks AMS
Volvo Trucks buys Chinese manufacturing site to expand heavy duty truck manufacturing As part of the company’s broader plans to develop global reach, Volvo has acquired Chinese truckmaker JMC Heavy Duty Vehicle to produce and sell more heavy-duty trucks in China. Jason Dunn
Sustainability at the core of leadership at Scania and ArcelorMittal At last week’s inaugural AMS livestream, Scania’s Mathias Wijkström was joined by ArcelorMittal’s Hugo Da Gama Campos to discuss making automotive production greener and how it is vital to put sustainability at the heart of the production system. Illya Verpraet
Scania to build battery plant and research centre in Sweden Truck and bus manufacturer Scania plans to build a battery assembly plant at its headquarters and main production location in Södertälje, Sweden Illya Verpraet
AMS on Africa: Part 6 – Volvo Trucks of the trade Volvo Trucks is a big player in the South African commercial vehicle market and, as demand grows, the team at its Amanzimtoti plant are expecting a busy schedule Michael Nash
AMS on Africa: Part 5 – Heavy-duty headway at Scania There may be less reliance on automation at Scania’s Johannesburg plant but flexibility and workflow keep operations in smart shape for the needs of its commercial vehicle customers Michael Nash
Flexible thinking Commercial vehicle sales in Russia are on the decline, but Volvo Trucks has a plan in place to deal with the tough conditions. Michael Nash reports Michael Nash
Augmented assistance Visit any car manufacturing plant in the world and the majority of production equipment will be similar. The real differences between factories are the human workers and the way in which technology is used to optimise their environment Michael Nash
