Infrastructure

The SPIRIT-E research project has demonstrated that electric trucks can supply energy to logistics depots, other vehicles and the public electricity grid. Using a MAN eTGX, researchers tested bidirectional charging at up to 350 kW, identifying potential energy cost savings for fleet operators.

UK food wholesaler Bidfood has installed a Kempower overhead charging system at its Slough depot. With four charging points and 600 kW of available power, the solution enables electric trucks to recharge during loading operations without sacrificing valuable parking space. The project was designed a...

Milence has inaugurated a new electric truck charging hub in Temse, Belgium, featuring eight charging bays, including four equipped with Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology. Located between Antwerp and Ghent, the facility strengthens the company's European network and will contribute to real-w...

Kempower has partnered with French charging operator Evergreen Mobility to develop heavy-duty charging infrastructure across France. Two sites are already operational, combining megawatt-ready equipment with depot charging solutions. The partnership targets both public truck stops and logistics faci...

The European Commission intends to give greater priority to charging infrastructure for electric trucks and buses under future EU funding programmes. The move reflects growing concerns over investment risks, grid connection delays and the need to develop a reliable charging network along Europe's ma...

Voltix, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, has inaugurated its first public charging station dedicated to electric heavy-duty trucks in Vierzon, central France. With four charging points offering up to 1.5 MW each, the site is designed to support long-distance freight transport and marks the beginni...