DAF Trucks has made a strategic move by joining HDV Booking, focusing on enhancing electric truck accessibility with a new platform.
- The HDV Booking consortium aims to streamline the process of finding and reserving public charging points for electric trucks across Europe.
- This initiative is pivotal for optimising route planning and charging logistics, especially for long-distance electric vehicle travel.
- DAF’s commitment to zero-emission technology is further emphasised as they enhance their electric truck offerings and supporting services.
- The platform anticipates operational readiness by 2026, marking a significant milestone in the energy transition landscape.
DAF Trucks is advancing its role in the energy transition by collaborating with HDV Booking, an international consortium dedicated to developing a platform for booking public charging points for electric trucks. This strategic partnership is expected to significantly augment the accessibility of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly in accommodating the demands of long-haul transportation. By joining forces with prominent industry players, the consortium integrates providers of charging facilities, card reader systems, transporters, and software developers to create a unified platform.
This initiative is designed to enable logistics operators to efficiently locate and reserve available charging stations, thereby enhancing the scheduling and routing of electric vehicles. It is anticipated that this system will mitigate waiting times and facilitate the seamless planning of longer routes, even those crossing international borders. The consortium aims to have the platform fully operational by 2026, underscoring a transformative step in sustainable transportation.
Bart Bosmans, the director of marketing and sales at DAF, emphasised the importance of interconnecting all elements of the system, including electric vehicles, charging points, and planning software, to optimise the utility of public charging infrastructure. “An optimal booking system requires all electric vehicles, as well as charging points and planning software, to be connected to each other. The ability to take factors like traffic congestion and the driver’s rest periods into consideration will lead to more optimal use of both the public charging infrastructure and electric vehicles,” stated Bosmans.
DAF’s electric vehicles, including the XD Electric and XF Electric models, boast a zero-emission range capable of reaching 500km. By leveraging breaks for battery recharging, this range can extend up to 1,000km daily, thereby improving the feasibility of long-distance travel. Bosmans highlighted the significance of enhancing access to public charging facilities as integral to broadening the deployment of electric trucks for extended journeys.
In reaffirming their commitment to the energy transition, DAF has underscored their comprehensive offerings, including electric trucks, charging stations, specialised customer advice, and training. This partnership with HDV Booking not only showcases DAF’s dedication to sustainable practices but also represents a forward-thinking approach to the evolving transport industry.
DAF’s collaboration with HDV Booking exemplifies a critical advancement towards sustainable and efficient electric transportation.
