Sweden Transport Research and Innovation brief week 10, 2026
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Episode notes
- Svenska Kraftnät finalized a 70 billion SEK transmission grid investment plan for 2027–2029, introducing a new tariff model that transforms electric truck batteries into "virtual power plants" by compensating operators for voltage regulation starting in 2028.
- The Swedish government proposed landmark legislation, effective July 1, 2026, introducing prison sentences of up to one year for tachograph manipulation to protect legitimate, high-CapEx electric fleet investments from unfair competition.
- Energimyndigheten’s new funding call for heavy-duty depot charging lowers power thresholds to 150kW and permits integrated battery storage, allowing operators to optimize charging during natural dwell-times and act as grid-stabilizing "buffer assets". ...
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