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July 5, 2023

EV unicorn Einride tops €3bn in signed contracts as it aims to make transport green

The autonomous truck startup opened several subsidiaries in 2022

Mimi Billing

5 min read

Photo of EV scaleup Einride's founders Robert Falck and Linnea Kornehed.
Einride founders Robert Falck and Linnea Kornehed.
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Picture of Einride's founders Linnea Kornehed and Robert Falck
Einride's founders Linnea Kornehed and Robert Falck
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Picture of EV startup Einride's autonomous vehicle
Einride's autonomous vehicle
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Picture of EV startup Einride's charging station in Los Angeles
Einride's station in Los Angeles
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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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