about freevalve

Freevalve is a cutting-edge technology company developing a cam-less combustion engine solution with fully variable valve train operation.

Freevalve strives to continue the innovative legacy of the Swedish automotive industry with its technology aimed at furthering the validity and sustainability of the internal combustion engine. As a sister company to Koenigsegg Automotive, Freevalve is in the same pursuit of creating the engine of the future – both for Koenigsegg and a very select external clientele.

Freevalve currently also cooperates directly with several OEMs and Tier 1 as part of making Freevalve technology commercially available and scaled for the global market.

The management team

Christian von Koenigsegg

Chairman of the Board & CEO

Urban Carlson

Chief Scientist & Co-Founder

Ludwig Axelsson

Project Management

Henrik Voss

Engineering

freevalve is a part of the koenigsegg group

freevalve milestones

March 3rd, 2020

Geneva International Motor Show 2020

Koenigsegg Automotive launches the new Gemera model, featuring a Freevalve developed 2 litre inline 3 cam-less engine.

March 3rd, 2020

2018

First contract with a Heavy Duty Diesel customer

After successful concept studies, the development project for a commercial vehicle engine takes off.

2018

2016

Freevalve Wins 2016 POPSCI Automotive Innovation Award

Popular Science Magazine, has named FreeValve as their Grand Award Winner in their 10 Greatest Automotive Innovations of 2016.

2016

2016

Public debut of the Qoros 3 concept car

Two years after starting the development of a complete new Freevalve cylinder head, the Qamfree engine debuts in a Qoros 3 concept car at the Guanghzhou Auto Show.

2016

2012

A new era

After some tough years following the financial crisis and partners leaving the Automotive market, Cargine becomes a part of the Koenigsegg Group and changes name to Freevalve.

2012

2008

First running car

The first complete running engine is a converted SAAB 9-5 2.3t with cam-less intake valves.

2008

2005

License agreement with Finnveden Powertrain

Swedish Tier I supplier Finnveden Powertrain AB signs a license agreement for Automotive and Truck applications.

2005

2003

Cargine moves into Koenigsegg Automotive premises

The three founders can finally quit their previous jobs and be fully employed by Cargine, thanks to Koenigsegg’s investment.

2003

2000

First prototype demonstrated – Cargine is founded

An intake side cam-less valvetrain was demonstrated on a Briggs & Stratton OHV engine. It later ran up to 6000 rpm in generation 2 in 2004.

2000

about freevalve

The management team

Christian von Koenigsegg

Urban Carlson

Ludwig Axelsson

Henrik Voss

freevalve is a part of the koenigsegg group

freevalve milestones

Geneva International Motor Show 2020

First contract with a Heavy Duty Diesel customer

Freevalve Wins 2016 POPSCI Automotive Innovation Award

Public debut of the Qoros 3 concept car

A new era

First running car

License agreement with Finnveden Powertrain

Cargine moves into Koenigsegg Automotive premises

First prototype demonstrated – Cargine is founded

key advantages

Improved performance

TARGETING 50 % EFFICIENCY

Bio-fuel capability

COMPACT design

Ludwig Axelsson

Contact / Media

Projects