Newsletter · November 2026
From insight to action
This autumn has brought plenty of evidence that industrial electrification is moving forward at an impressive pace. But it has also made one thing clear: technology alone will not determine the pace of the transition.
The technology is moving fast. Electric trucks are operating across all main segments, and megawatt charging is being demonstrated. Progress now depends on what surrounds the technology: grid capacity, financing, business models, policy and demand.
At the same time, global competition is intensifying, with Chinese manufacturers competing on advanced technology, not just price.
This is why we focus on building demonstrators together with industry, addressing both the technology and the conditions needed to put it to work. By connecting the right partners around shared challenges, we turn insights into projects that can move electrification forward.
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Mikael Hjorth, CEO of Electrification Hub
Takeaways from Scanautomatic
Factory automation, OT security and energy are merging into one agenda. That was the message from Scanautomatic, held at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg on 20–22 October. Electrification Hub attended on behalf of our partners.
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What the EU funding shift means
The EU is redesigning its budget for 2028–2034. Electrification Hub joined Swedish regions and their Brussels offices to explore what the proposed changes could mean for future electrification projects.
Read more →Electric trucks are ready, can Europe’s infrastructure catch up?
At IAA Transportation in Hanover this September, Europe’s truck makers showed long-haul electric trucks with ranges of 700 km or more. They also met a new wave of competitors. Our team was on the show floor in Hanover.
Read more →News and insights from our industry partners and the wider research and innovation community, highlighting developments that are shaping industrial electrification.
Volvo CE: Bringing mining solutions together
Volvo Group is bringing trucks, construction equipment and autonomous solutions together in a new dedicated business for the mining industry. The dedicated business area Volvo Mining will launch in January 2027 within Volvo Construction Equipment, initially focusing on Sweden, Norway and Finland.
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Hitachi Energy: Connecting grid and production
Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation are joining forces to connect power infrastructure and industrial automation in a unified grid-to-process approach. The collaboration addresses a growing challenge for electrifying energy-intensive industry: power supply and production can no longer be planned separately.
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Mälardalen University: Building skills for electrification
Mälardalen University is building a growing portfolio of courses for industrial electrification, addressing different parts of the system – from battery performance and safety to electricity markets and large-scale electrification. The courses are designed to be accessible to professionals with relevant industry experience.
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Örebro University: AI research for industrial electrification
The first ten doctoral researchers are now in place in the industrial research school REEDEAM, working with companies on climate-neutral production, electrification, digitalisation and automation. Five of them are based at Örebro University, which leads the research area focusing on AI and automation for the green transition.
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HARTING: A new standard interface for industrial Ethernet
ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association) has specified HARTING’s ix Industrial® as an interface for industrial Ethernet applications. The compact connector supports reliable high-speed communication – an important part of electrified industrial operations.
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Alstom: Battery trains drive railway charging infrastructure
Alstom will supply battery-electric trains, maintenance and charging infrastructure to TransPennine Express in the UK. The trains will operate on both electrified and non-electrified sections, using batteries where overhead power is unavailable.
Read more →Join us at upcoming seminars and industry gatherings where we share knowledge, connect people and explore opportunities to accelerate industrial electrification.
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