Kempower and GodEnergi support the electrification of Danske Fragtmænd’s lorry fleet with the first of 27 fast charging stations
Finnish manufacturer of DC fast charging systems Kempower has supplied Danske Fragtmænd with the infrastructure for its first charging station for electric lorries. The system, which is located at Danske Fragtmænd’s depot in Aalborg, Denmark, currently enables up to four lorries to be charged simultaneously and was designed and developed by Kempower’s partner GodEnergi A/S.
The site has a Kempower satellite charging system with four Kempower satellites, each of which can deliver up to 400 kW of ultra-fast charging. This equates to a range of around 360 km per charging hour. Kempower’s charging infrastructure uses dynamic power sharing, meaning that each connected vehicle receives the maximum available power according to its charging needs, rather than a simple even split. This optimises charging times and ensures that Danske Fragtmænd’s trucks are back up and running as quickly as possible, minimising downtime.
Kempower’s charging solutions are also modular and scalable, so that capacity can be increased in the future simply by adding an additional power unit and satellites. This will help Danske Fragtmænd to increase its charging capacity in line with the growth of its electric fleet, with preparations already underway to double the number of satellites.
The charging station in Aalborg is the first of several stations planned in collaboration with energy supplier OK and with infrastructure supplied by Kempower to support Danske Fragtmænd’s transition to a more sustainable logistics company. Charging stations will soon follow in Sakskøbing, Taastrup, Odense and Aarhus. Danske Fragtmænd’s goal is for the entire network to be
As one of Denmark’s largest road transport players, Danske Fragtmænd plays a central role in developing the transport industry towards a more sustainable future. One of the biggest obstacles to the transition to electric heavy goods transport is the lack of an efficient and easily accessible charging infrastructure capable of charging electric trucks quickly enough to maintain normal operations. With the establishment of the charging station in Aalborg, Danske Fragtmænd is taking an important first step in driving forward the electrification of lorries in Denmark.
At the inauguration of the charging station on Thursday 20 March, Danish Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen symbolically put the first electric truck into operation and cut the red ribbon.
‘Heavy goods transport must be part of the green transition, and this requires a strong charging infrastructure. Initiatives like this show the way forward and make it easier for hauliers to choose electricity,’ said Thomas Danielsen, Denmark’s Minister of Transport.
‘The electrification of HGV transport remains an ongoing challenge, but with the right charging technology and logistics companies committed to positive change, we are confident that electric HGV transport is the future. We are now in a position to provide a charging infrastructure with a higher capacity than before, making the transition inevitable, feasible and increasingly profitable for trucking companies. Together with GodEnergi, we look forward to supporting logistics companies like Danske Fragtmænd in the transition of their fleets,’ says Erik Kanerva, Sales Director, Northern Europe, at Kempower.
‘The electrification of trucking remains an ongoing challenge, but with the right charging technology and logistics companies committed to positive change, we are confident that e-trucking is the future. We are now in a position to provide a charging infrastructure with a higher capacity than before, making the transition inevitable, feasible and increasingly profitable for trucking companies. Together with GodEnergi, we look forward to supporting logistics companies like Danske Fragtmænd in the transition of their fleets,’ says Erik Kanerva, Sales Director, Northern Europe, at Kempower.
‘We have been ensuring efficient freight transport in Denmark for over 100 years, and now we are taking a big step towards a greener future. Our goal is that all of our 27 terminals will eventually be equipped with a charging station. We are starting here in Aalborg, but more will follow soon. For us, it’s about making it easier for our fleet operators to switch to electric trucks by ensuring a strong charging infrastructure,’ says Bjarne Krogh Jensen, CEO of Danske Fragtmænd.
‘We are proud to be working with Danske Fragtmænd to create a solid charging infrastructure for electric trucks. The green transition in the transport sector requires investment and partnerships, and we look forward to continuing to develop solutions that make it easier for the transport industry to choose electricity as a fuel,’ says Anders Skandbo Espersen, OK’s Sales Manager for e-mobility in heavy transport.
The charging stations will not only contribute to reducing Danske Fragtmænd’s CO2 emissions, but also support a broader transition to more climate-friendly transport solutions in Denmark.
Fact Box: E-Trucks
- E-Trucks use energy much better than other types of lorries. They simply consume much less energy per kilometre driven and are therefore cheaper to operate.
- Of the green solutions and alternative fuels, electricity is clearly the most efficient, accounting for 77 per cent of energy, while hydrogen only accounts for 33 per cent.
- An electric truck – from cradle to cradle, with a service life of 10 years and 1.2 million kilometres behind it, has a CO2 reduction of 82 percent.
- Battery technology is developing extremely quickly – the latest electric lorries can travel up to 500 – 600 km on a single charge. A new battery technology has the potential to revolutionise the market for electric vehicles – the so-called solid-state battery. The battery can travel even further with a shorter charging time. It gives the battery up to 10 times the energy density of conventional batteries. The increased energy density means that electric lorries equipped with this type of battery can have a range of up to 1,000 km on a single charge. The battery can be charged from 5 to 60 per cent in just five minutes, which corresponds to a range of around 300 km. After a further three minutes, the battery can be charged to 80 per cent.
- Mega-charging stations with 1 MW will soon be a reality. In Europe and the USA, massive investments are being made in ‘megawatt charging’, with which trucks can be charged from 20 per cent to 80 per cent in 22 minutes.
- E-Trucks are not only better for reducing CO2 – they also do not emit harmful NOX gases. This is a major challenge, especially in cities. They are also up to 40 per cent quieter than diesel trucks, making them ideal for urban areas and night-time deliveries.
Kempower media
Paula Savonen, VP Communications, Kempower
paula.savonen@kempower.com
+358 29 0021900
About Kempower
Kempower designs and manufactures reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland and in the U.S. with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange in Finland. For more information, visit www.kempower.com.
