- We continue to invest locally in Södertälje, to be close to the entire chain with production, development and testing.

It is important for Scania but also important for the vehicle cluster in Mälardalen and for Sweden's ability to be at the forefront of the development of sustainable transport solutions, says Anders Williamsson, head of Scania's industrial operations in a press release.

The company has made an application to the County Administrative Board to build the track.

If it is approved, they hope to start work in 2022, with the hope that it can be completed by 2026 at the earliest.