The journey of SAEKERT begins

We're thrilled to say – ready, set, SAEKERT! The name stands for Säker, Anpassningsbar, Ekonomisk och Klimatneutral Energiförsörjning för Resilienta Transportsystem. It encapsulates the ambition of the project: to create a transport system that is safe, adaptable, economic, and climate neutral, while also enhancing societal resilience.

The project addresses a key challenge for municipalities and regions. How to transform vehicle fleets to fossil-free alternatives while ensuring sustainability, resilience, and economic viability. Sweden's goal of net-zero emissions by 2045 requires innovative solutions – and SAEKERT aims to deliver just that.

Project goals
SAEKERT aims to develop knowledge and methods that enable the transport system to meet climate goals while maintaining accessibility and cost-effectiveness. The project emphasizes preparing societal actors and new collaborations for increased reliable and locally available energy supplies of vehicle fleets.

Focus areas
An in-depth study will examine the electrification of public vehicle fleets in Skellefteå and Västerbotten, with a special focus on Östra Navet (a mobility hub in Skellefteå). Researchers will:

Analyze critical infrastructure.
Collect technical data.
Run simulations for different fleet and energy scenarios.

The results will compare solutions based on resilience, emissions, accessibility, and economy to better understand how municipalities and regions can decarbonize their vehicle fleets while also increasing societal resilience.

Educational materials for future readiness
In order to share knowledge and provide practical tools, the SAEKERT project will result in educational materials. These will be designed to support municipalities, regions, and other stakeholders in navigating the shift to electrified vehicle fleets.

A collaborative effort
The three-year project is funded by the Swedish Energy Agency (Energimyndigheten) and will be led by LTU in collaboration with VTI (Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute) and Umeå University. A reference group featuring Region Västerbotten, Skellefteå Municipality, Skellefteå Buss, Skellefteå Kraft, and Daimler Benz will provide help and input.

– SAEKERT represents an important step toward ensuring that Sweden's vehicle fleet transition is both climate-friendly and resilient, says Tobias Vahlne, Director and Project Lead at ACE.

Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this transformative journey toward sustainable and resilient transport systems.

For questions regarding this project or interest in the educational materials, please contact Tobias.