22/10/2026
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT THROUGH SINGAPORE–SWEDEN COLLABORATION
Scania, Elonroad, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore’s Energy Research Institute (ERI@N), and ALBA W&H Smart City signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 October 2026 in Sweden to advance the electrification of heavy commercial vehicles in Singapore.
The signing took place during the State Visit of the President of the Republic of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam to Sweden, in the presence of His Excellency President Tharman and His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, highlighting the collaboration between both countries in sustainable transport and innovation.
Through Project GreenFreight, the four partners will evaluate automatic conductive stationary charging technology for electric heavy commercial vehicles, aiming to improve operational efficiency, optimise battery size and payload capacity, and support the wider electrification of Singapore's heavy commercial vehicle sector.
“We’re really proud of what we’re building together with our partners to make electric heavy commercial vehicles more commercially viable in Singapore. This project is about driving real change, and we’re excited to see it in operation in 2027,” says David Lantz, Director of Sales for Power Solutions & New Business, Scania Southeast Asia.
This collaboration reinforces Scania's commitment to driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system through innovation and strategic partnerships, delivering practical solutions that support Singapore's transition towards cleaner and more efficient transport.
