Imagine trying to plan a cross-country road trip in an electric car, but with a massive truck and a strict delivery schedule. This project builds the 'smart maps' and scheduling tools needed to manage battery charging and driver swaps across borders. It's about proving that switching to electric isn't just green, but actually saves money on the bottom line.
Long-haul logistics companies struggle to switch to electric trucks because of high operational uncertainty, charging gaps, and the belief that battery-electric vehicles are more expensive to run than diesel.
A portfolio of interoperable digital tools for planning, smart charging, and relay operations, integrated into existing fleet management systems.
If you are a transport operator dealing with high fuel costs and range anxiety for electric fleets — this project developed integrated digital tools that optimize smart charging and relay operations. This allows you to run zero-emission freight across Europe while lowering operating costs compared to diesel engines.
If you are a software provider dealing with a lack of electric-specific routing features — this project developed interoperable digital tools that integrate into existing TMS/FMS. This enables your customers to plan cross-border BEV missions with high reliability.
If you are a vehicle manufacturer dealing with low adoption rates due to operational uncertainty — this project developed validated operational models and real-world demonstrations. This provides the evidence needed to prove your trucks are commercially viable for long-haul use.
Yes, the project specifically aims to demonstrate that the cost of operating battery-electric trucks can be lower than operating with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
The project involves 5 leading European logistics operators and demonstrations across diverse European corridors and vehicle types.
Based on available project data, the project develops a portfolio of interoperable digital tools, but specific licensing terms are not provided.
The project develops digital tools and operational models specifically designed to enable efficient cross-border services for electric trucks.
The project runs from 2026-05-01 to 2029-04-30, suggesting the final validated tools will be ready by early 2029.
Yes, the digital tools are designed to be interoperable and integrated into existing transport and fleet management systems (FMS/TMS).
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 16 industrial partners representing 73% of the group. This high ratio, combined with the participation of 5 leading logistics operators and partners from 9 different countries, indicates a strong focus on commercial viability and market adoption rather than pure academic research.
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