SWEDEN: Volvo takes on 50 Saab engineers as it looks to boost EV sector

Author: Simon Warburton | 31 January 2012

Volvo says it has recruited 50 engineers from Saab, with a further 50 being currently evaluated as redundant staff from the Trollhattan manufacturer look for alternative employment.

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