Kempower has entered into a groundbreaking initiative to build fast chargers for electric trucks at DFDS logistics depots, marking a significant step forward in the push towards sustainable transportation. This partnership is highly flexible, allowing DFDS to request the installation of charging stations tailored to their specific needs, with no fixed number predetermined. Already, the first operational hubs have sprung up in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden. Of particular note is the substantial expansion of DFDS’s Gothenburg site in Sweden, which now boasts 38 charging points, making it one of the country’s largest eTruck charging depots. Tomi Ristimäki, CEO of Kempower, describes this project as a milestone that will greatly accelerate the electrification of transportation.
Expansion of Charging Infrastructure in Strategic Locations
DFDS’s aspiration is to transition at least a quarter of its fleet to battery-electric vehicles by 2030, underscoring the importance of strategic collaborations with infrastructure partners like Kempower. Sophie-Kim Chapman, Vice President for Decarbonization at DFDS, has underscored the critical significance of this collaboration. Headquartered in Copenhagen, DFDS has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering electric mobility. The company’s dedication to this vision is evident not just in words but through tangible actions, such as the recent purchase of 100 electric trucks from Volvo. This follows a previous order of 125 Volvo FM Electric trucks in 2021, which are already operating efficiently across multiple European countries, including Sweden and Denmark. These new trucks are slated for deployment across nine European markets, further extending their reach and impact.
Industry Trends and Future of Sustainable Logistics
Kempower has embarked on an innovative project to develop rapid chargers for electric trucks at DFDS logistics depots, signifying a major advance in the quest for sustainable transportation. This collaboration is remarkably adaptable, permitting DFDS to request customized charging stations based on their unique requirements, without a fixed number stipulated. Already, initial operational hubs have been established in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden. Notably, there has been significant growth at DFDS’s Gothenburg site in Sweden, which now features 38 charging points, making it one of the largest eTruck charging depots in the country. Tomi Ristimäki, CEO of Kempower, hails this initiative as a critical milestone that will significantly speed up the electrification of the transportation sector. As the world moves towards greener solutions, this partnership sets a new benchmark for what is possible in the realm of electric vehicle infrastructure, aiming to reduce emissions and pave the way for a cleaner, more efficient future.
