On 6 November, the SEC Doctoral Network welcomes Magnus Granström from SAFER for our 2024 Network Webinar fall semester series. The talk is entitled “SAFER, the one and only collaboration platform for Road Safety in Sweden”. This webinar is carefully crafted to support understanding of the role of platforms and networks like SAFER have […]
Are you interested in the future of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology? Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the PAVE project, focusing on collaboration, practical implementation, and sustainable business models. Arranged by Theme (5) Vehicle–Grid Interatcion. What You’ll Learn • How we prioritise customer focus • Strategies for connecting to the grid […]
This seminar is included in the activities organized by the newly created SEC focus group on Resilience in an electrified and digitalized transport system. The aim of this group is to raise awareness and improve knowledge on the topic of resilience among SEC partners, and to identify key people within SEC working with resilience and […]
Welcome to an open online seminar held by Theme (4) Environment and Society. Guest speaker is Patrick Plötz from Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Germany. Both battery and hydrogen fuel cell trucks are options for zero emission road freight. In the presentation, Plötz will present and discuss arguments for and […]
On 6 December, SEC Doctoral Network invites all its members and doctoral students from partner universities of Swedish Electromobility Center to a study visit at Scania in Södertälje. Information about Scania Group Scania is a world leading provider of transport solutions with more than 58,000 employees in more than 100 countries. Together with our partners and customers […]
Join us for an insightful workshop jointly organised by the Swedish Electromobility Center (SEC) and Batteries Sweden (BASE). Agenda Highlights Opening Remarks by Changfu Zou (Chalmers) Talk 1: "Model-based battery manufacturing process optimization and control" by Mona Faraji Niri (Warwick University) Talk 2: "Smart battery - A new technology" by Prof. Remus Teodorescu (Aalborg University) […]
On 5 February, the SEC Doctoral Network welcomes Per Gyllenspetz for our 2025 Network Webinars spring semester series. The talk is entitled ”Why making much lighter cars is a good idea”. This webinar lecture character is an experienced based outlook on the future of Electrical Vehicles and Mobility. The focus is creativity and action, i.e. […]
The Swedish Electromobility Centre (SEC) invites Magnus Jansson, Senior expert in electrical drives at Alstom, to give a lunch seminar entitled “Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility solutions”. During the seminar, Magnus will talk about Alstom's mission and vision moving forward. The event will take place only on location and lunch will be […]
Welcome to an open online seminar held by Theme (4) Environment and Society. Guest speaker is Patrick Plötz from Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Germany, and the title is "Future of Truck Electrification in Europe: Megawatt and Depot Charging". The decarbonization of road freight transport is pivotal for Europe’s climate […]
Due to high interest in the previous webinar and a technical issue streaming our webinar for all participants, on 5th of March, the SEC Doctoral Network welcomes again Per Gyllenspetz for a continued talk on ”Why making much lighter cars is a good idea”. This webinar lecture character is an experienced based outlook on the […]
Charging infrastructure is undoubtably a key enabler of electrification. Linking two critical infrastructure systems together, the electric power system and the transport system, charging infrastructure affects almost every aspect of electromobility at both system and vehicle levels: resilience and reliability, operational efficiency (logistics), energy efficiency, vehicle configuration, cost (both CAPEX and OPEX), etc. Moreover, charging […]
Welcome to a workshop to discuss how inverter and electric drive verification will be done in the future. The workshop will cover development processes and skills that will be needed in the future. An important part is the equipment that will be needed for practical evaluation. During the workshop both industry and academia have the […]
On 7 May, the SEC Doctoral Student Network welcomes Anita Bongards and Gabriel Domingues from BorgWarner Inc for the 2025 Network Webinar spring semester series. The talk is entitled “Advances in Electrically Excited Motors from a performance and sustainability perspective” About the speakers Anita Bongards works in the Advanced Simulation and Data Analysis team […]
Do you want to simulate electric vehicles, without building a model from scratch? Then this is your opportunity. The ElectroChemical Commercial Vehicle (ECCV) simulation platform has been developed over several years where projects have investigated different aspects of fuel cell and battery electric vehicles, the elements of these aspects have been integrated into a library […]
SEC Theme 5 Vehicle–Grid Interaction invites you to a webinar where the company Energybank will present their work on V2G and show some real-time data from their test site. When 19 May at 13:00-14:00 Where Online Teams (link will be provided on 19 May to those […]
On 4 June, the SEC Doctoral Student Network is thrilled to welcome Francisco J. Márquez Fernández, one of the SEC theme leaders in Electric Drives and Charging. Francisco will deliver a thought-provoking talk titled “Electromobility and Resilience – WTF!” Get ready for a dynamic session that challenges conventional thinking and explores the surprising intersections of […]
For the fifth year in a row, Theme 4 proudly presents a set of MSc. projects conducted within the different partner organisations. Agenda 09:00 Welcome 09:10 Paolo Pantano – KTH Multi-Criteria Comparative Assessment of Charging Alternatives for Freight Carriers 09:40 Fadumo Sugule, KTH – Investigating Voice-Based Co-Driver Support for EV Truck Drivers - Evaluating […]
Join and listen to MSc theses performed during spring 2025, at our partners within Theme 1, Intelligent Vehicles and Systems. Date 10 June Time 13:00-15:00 Where Online – link will provided after the registration is closed Please click HERE to register for […]
This summer, the SEC Doctoral Student Network has scheduled a PhD gathering on August 26th, starting at 13:00, at Quality Hotel 11 in Gothenburg. The event is planned to coincide with the Roads to the Future and E-Mobility Day conferences, giving you the opportunity to benefit from three days of inspiration and learning. The half-day […]
We are sorry to inform you that both conference days are fully booked. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please email events@emobilitycentre.se. Swedish Electromobility Centre welcomes you to two conference days on 27-28 August in Gothenburg: • Roads to the Future is open to anyone who whishes to participate. […]
Licentiate thesis defense - Omkar Parishwad, Chalmers Title: Facilitating Electric Passenger Transport Systems Integrating Renewable Energy Sources Thesis (public): https://research.chalmers.se/en/publication/547894 When: Monday, 8 September, 09:30 h Where: SB-S393, ACE, Chalmers (hybrid) Online: https://chalmers.zoom.us/j/8925770773 Contact Omkar Parshwad (omkarp@chalmers.se) if you want to attend the online event. Abstract and updated information can be found at Chalmers University […]
Learn the fundamentals of electromobility in this flexible, teacher-led online course designed for engineers and professionals who want to build a solid understanding of electromobility. Learning Electromobility is a live, teacher-led online course developed by the Swedish Electromobility Centre in collaboration with five leading Swedish universities. Designed for engineers and professionals in the transport and […]
Docotral thesis defence – Mudit Chordia, Chalmers University of Technology Title: Batteries at Crossroads: Past, Present, and Future Environmental Impacts of Lithium-ion Batteries Thesis (public): https://research.chalmers.se/en/publication/547988 When: Monday, 24 September, 13:15 Where: Vasa B (building Vasa Hus 2). Vera Sandbergs Allé 8. Entrance Floor. Room 2221 (hybrid) Online: https://chalmers.zoom.us/j/61346020623 Full abstract and updated information can […]
This presentation explains system analysis of electric trucks from technical, economic, and user perspectives, and what the findings say about the system’s maturity. It highlights key challenges and argues that Sweden has likely passed the tipping point for the adoption of electric trucks. Two milestones remain, but they appear almost inevitable. The talk also offers […]
Magnetic materials are at the heart of electric motors. They channel the magnetic fields generated by coils or permanent magnets, enabling the interaction that produces torque — and ultimately, the tractive power that drives our vehicles. For optimal performance, these materials must guide magnetic fields as efficiently as possible. Yet, because the fields are constantly […]
This seminar explores how smart charging of electric vehicles can create value for different stakeholders by integrating smart EV charging into building energy systems. It examines the technical opportunities, benefits, and challenges of both unidirectional and bidirectional charging strategies through simulations and real-world experiments. The speaker, Marina Martins Mattos, is a PhD student at Uppsala […]
We are pleased to welcome Emanuella Wallin from Polestar, who will share insights from her work in charging and energy solutions. The Charging and Energy team at Polestar has a clear goal, and that is to be a guiding star in charging. At the forefront is Emanuella Wallin, the Product Owner for Charging and Energy, […]
Join the next Swedish Electromobility Center and Theme (4) Environment & Society online webinar to hear if used truck batteries are feasible as energy storage system connected to truck charging stations. During the webinar, Farnaz Goudarzi and Christoph Futter from Einride together with Patricia van Loon and Mats Johannson from Chalmers University of Technology […]
Swerim and Theme (2) Electric Drives and Charging invites you to a seminar on material challenges in electromobility. As the transport sector undergoes a rapid transformation, the demand for advanced metallic material solutions is rapidly increasing. This seminar aims to bring together end-users, material manufacturers, branch organisations and research actors to explore the latest trends, […]
Join the webinar to gain insights into EV solutions from EV4EU, a research and innovation project funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe program. The session will highlight EV4EU’s innovations and solutions while addressing key challenges and opportunities in EV integration, market interoperability, and infrastructure optimization. Agenda and speakers - Welcome from the Swedish Electromobility […]
Welcome to a study visit at Alstom in Västerås, one of Sweden’s most important hubs for innovation and technology development in rail transport and sustainable mobility. About Alstom Leading societies to a low-carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges […]
Rickard Arvidsson from Chalmers University of Technology will present the results from the research project “Blood Batteries? Social Life Cycle Impacts of Lithium-Ion Batteries” financed by the Swedish Energy Agency. Rickard Arvidsson, Anders Nordelöf (Chalmers and VTI) and Julia Brunke (Chalmers) have investigated social impacts of lithium-ion batteries, particularly cobalt. One study investigated the negative […]
It is a common saying that writing is 90 % procrastination and 30 % panic (and perhaps 20 % being bad at maths). The purpose of the SEC PhD Writing Bootcamp is to move beyond this view by learning methods for productive writing. Background Most PhD students say that their greatest challenges with writing […]
Welcome to a workshop on the ECCV platform. The ECCV platform is a simulation tool/model developed within SEC projects. The workshop will present the tool/model and provide hands-on experience with it. The workshop will be in a hybrid format, with presentations available online and hands-on experience only on-site. Date […]
The latest power tariffs change the game plan for charging infrastructure as well as the economy for the end user of an EV. The different implementation of the tariffs makes it extremely difficult utilize smart charging or V2L functionalities to support the grid. In several cases the cost for the tariffs and power transfer that […]
Welcome to PhD dissertation with Meng-Ju Hsieh Title: Electromagnetic Modeling based Life Cycle Assessment of Rare-Earth-Free Propulsion Electric Machines for Vehicles Venue: Division of Electric Power Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Room EA, Hörsalsvägen 11, Chalmers, Göteborg Online: https://chalmers.zoom.us/j/69264190642 Opponent: Associate Professor Aron Szucs, ABB and University of Pecs, Hungary The Doctoral thesis can be […]
THIS WORKSHOP IS POSTPONED. UPDATE WITH A NEW DATE WILL FOLLOW. Theme (5) Vehicle-Grid Interaction and Theme (3) Energy Storage invite to a cross-theme workshop. The electrification of the transport sector and the rapid development of energy storage are creating a growing need to understand the interaction between vehicle batteries, stationary battery systems, and the […]
The transition to a circular economy (CE) offers major opportunities for the automotive industry to reduce costs and environmental impacts. With the growing complexity of vehicle materials and the rapid rise of electric vehicles, new challenges emerge—especially around resource efficiency and recycling. We invite you to a workshop focused on identifying research gaps in CE […]
Resilience out of a System-of-systems perspective Lei Chen works as a transport system research coordinator at TRATON, focusing on system transformation toward sustainable transport. Lei will frame resilience out of a system-of-systems perspective, highlighting transport as an interconnected set of infrastructures, services, technologies, and governance actors rather than isolated components. Focus is set on how […]
Max Johansson, at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Linköping University, defends his doctoral thesis with the title “Modelling, Control, and Optimization of Fuel Cell Hybrid Trucks". Supervisor is Lars Eriksson, Professor, Linköping University, Department of Electrical Engineering. Opponent is Anna Stefanopoulou, Professor, University of Michigan, Mechanical Engineering. More information: https://liu.se/en/event/disputation-max-johansson