# Fossil-Free EV Batteries Volvo Group is Opening a Battery Production Facility for Electric Trucks By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-free-battery-production References: [autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2022/08/04/volvo-truck-battery-factory/) & [volvogroup](https://www.volvogroup.com/en/?fds)  [Volvo Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90-ev-suv) announced that it is pursuing fossil-free battery production by opening a new dedicated facility in Skaraborg, Sweden. At this facility, Volvo Group will work with its partners to produce a large number of EV batteries for use on commercial vehicles, such as larger trucks. These batteries will be produced via a fossil fuel-free method, meaning both the production and usage of these batteries are eco-friendly. Volvo Group did not specify who its partners are in this venture at this time. The CEO of Volvo Group, Martin Lundstedt, stated that: "There is a strong demand from our customers already today, and by 2030, it is our ambition that at least 35% of the products we sell are electric," showing that the company is addressing consumer demand while simultaneously pushing toward a sustainable future. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fossil-free Battery Production:** Volvo is leading the trend of fossil-free batteries by opening a new dedicated facility to produce eco-friendly batteries for commercial vehicles. - **Sustainable Commercial Vehicles:** The demand for sustainable commercial vehicles has spurred a trend that encourages businesses to adopt eco-friendly battery systems, like those produced by Volvo. - **Increasing Electric Vehicle Adoption:** Volvo aims to have at least 35% of their products be electric by 2030, which could inspire other companies to follow suit and increase electric vehicle adoption globally. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** There is a growing need for eco-friendly automotive solutions in the industry, including EV batteries produced via fossil-free means. - **Battery Manufacturing Industry:** The shift towards fossil-free battery production by companies like Volvo presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for battery manufacturers to develop and introduce more sustainable battery systems to the market. - **Sustainability Industry:** Companies focused on creating sustainable solutions could capitalize on the growing trend of eco-friendly commercial vehicles and contribute to the shift to more sustainable alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Safe-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90-ev-suv.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-volvo-ex30.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Electrically Powered Mining Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mining-haul-truck.md) - [Bidirectional Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-ex90.md) - [Electric Commercial Fleet Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollinger-b4.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex90.md) - [Compact Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-ex90.md) - [Lithium-Ion EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/britishvolt.md)