The three way partnership, based by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group, made the announcement on LinkedIn. “This is a vital milestone in our journey to speed up the transition to sustainable transport. Venlo is certainly one of Europe’s main logistics hubs and ideally positioned for worldwide commerce,” the submit reads.
Initially, Venlo plans to have 4 charging stations for electrical vehicles – two HPC columns with as much as 400 kW. Additional charging factors are will added within the first quarter of 2024.
Milence additionally goals to function engaging, clear and secure websites – not charging factors in an unlit nook of a relaxation space. Accordingly, “Truck Parking Venlo is a newly constructed facility with current facilities tailor-made to the wants of truck drivers.” Using the bathrooms is freed from cost, and there may be additionally round the clock entry to showers and a laundry room. The restaurant on the web site is open from eight within the morning till 9 p.m.
On the finish of final week, Kempower introduced that it will be one of many {hardware} suppliers for Milence – initially for CCS merchandise. Kempower additionally has a 400 kW mannequin on provide. Nevertheless, whether or not the Kempower charging pole shall be utilized in Venlo is just not but identified.
Milence – or formally Business Car Charging Europe BV – plans to arrange a European fast-charging community for heavy industrial autos reminiscent of long-haul vehicles and coaches on behalf of its shareholders Daimler Truck, Traton and the Volvo Group. The purpose is to put in 1,700 such charging factors inside 5 years – i.e. by the top of 2027.
linkedin.com (LinkedIn submit), linkedin.com (information on the charging factors within the feedback)