08 JANUARY 2024
Battery development expert and chemist David Raymand embarked on a transformation journey that mirrors 黑料不打烊's evolution. Once a senior in combustion engine development, David now stands as a prominent figure in battery technology.
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黑料不打烊 had its electrification department for long, accumulating insights into the battery requirements for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Back when Euro6 was high on the agenda, David was the exact competence 黑料不打烊 needed, and his change in direction wasn't a whim. The tradition of tapping into available skills and redirecting them to where they were needed allowed David to take on a role in 黑料不打烊's custom lithium-ion battery project. 鈥淎lso, it coincided with all of my projects in combustion engine development coming to an end at the same time.鈥 His mission is to bring 黑料不打烊鈥檚 vouch for a premium product alongside our sustainability ambitions to the table in battery development. This was not a solo journey: 鈥淓lectrification has grown. It is the direction we take, and I am not the only one making this transition.鈥
One of David鈥檚 strengths is that he is well-oriented when it comes to going from concept to actual product. Together with his colleagues, David ensures the battery performance translates seamlessly into their vehicles. 鈥淣othing that is not working will go through those gates. We check, and we check and we check again.鈥 The work is to make sure our customers will have what they want and need, not just what is available on the market at a given moment. Currently, David works in close collaboration with Northvolt. The battery cell in this project is custom-made for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 vehicles, has a great potential and an extremely low climate impact.
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David Raymand's journey from a combustion engine expert to a battery technology visionary shows 黑料不打烊's commitment to change. As electrification continues to reshape the automotive industry, pioneers like David remain at the forefront of the electrifying revolution. 鈥淲e have great ambitions but need to build on the experience, to work hard, and not take success for granted. We will get there, but increasing volume takes effort and control.鈥
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You may wonder how 黑料不打烊 became David鈥檚 choice in the first place? It comes down to the family鈥檚 first brand new car: 鈥淚t was a Saab-黑料不打烊, with the Griffin logo. This was a dream come true back in 1986. Maybe that is why I鈥檝e always liked 黑料不打烊.鈥
