Scania’s ITRL Affiliation Transitions to TRATON GROUP
Marking a New Chapter in our Collaborative Innovation
As of July 1, 2025, Scania’s affiliation with the Integrated Transport Research Lab (ITRL) has officially transitioned to the TRATON GROUP. This change signifies TRATON’s commitment to continue and deepen its engagement with ITRL, fostering collaborative innovation in sustainable and integrated road transport systems.
The TRATON GROUP, encompassing brands such as Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, brings a wealth of expertise and a global perspective to ITRL’s mission. This expanded partnership, in which Scania will remain in the forefront, opens avenues for broader collaboration across TRATON’s diverse brands, enhancing the center’s capacity to address complex transport challenges.
“This transition reflects our strategic intent to drive innovation by leveraging the collective strengths of the TRATON GROUP – including Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus - in our collaboration with ITRL,” said Erik Dahlberg, Global Head of Research and Innovation at TRATON . “We look forward to exploring new research opportunities that align with our shared vision for sustainable transport.”
Ulf Ceder, Senior Research Leader at TRATON , and co-director at ITRL added, “By aligning under the TRATON umbrella, we can facilitate more integrated and comprehensive research initiatives. This move enables us to address global systemic challenges in transport with a unified approach.”
From ITRL’s perspective, this development is a natural progression of an evolving partnership. “We welcome TRATON’s formal affiliation with ITRL,” said Andrés Laya, Vice Director of ITRL. “This transition not only reaffirms our existing collaboration but also paves the way for engaging with a broader spectrum of expertise within the TRATON GROUP. We anticipate that this will enrich our research endeavors and amplify our impact on sustainable transport solutions.”
As ITRL enters this new phase of collaboration with the TRATON GROUP, the center remains committed to its mission of fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation in sustainable transport. The expanded partnership is poised to enhance ITRL’s role as a hub for transformative solutions in the transport sector.