Kempower and GodEnergi supports electrification of Danske Fragtmænd’s truck fleet with first of 27 fast-charging stations
Finnish DC fast-charging manufacturer Kempower has supplied Danske Fragtmænd with infrastructure for its first charging station for electric trucks. The site, located at Danske Fragtmænd’s depot in Aalborg, Denmark, currently allows for the charging of up to four trucks at a time 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 capable of delivering up to 400kW of ultra-fast charging. This is equivalent to approximately 360km of range per hour of charging. Kempower’s charging infrastructure uses dynamic power sharing technology, meaning that each connected vehicle receives the maximum available power depending on its charging needs instead of a mere equal split. This optimizes charging times and ensures Danske Fragtmænd’s trucks are ready to get back on the road as quickly as possible, minimizing downtime.
Kempower’s charging solutions are also modular and scalable, meaning that it will be possible to increase the capacity as needed in the future simply by adding an additional Power Unit and Satellites. This will support Danske Fragtmænd to scale its charging capacity in step with the growth of its electric fleet, with preparations already being made to double the number of Satellites.
The charging station in Aalborg is the first of several stations, planned in collaboration with the energy company OK and with Kempower-supplied infrastructure, that will support Danske Fragtmænd’s transition to becoming a more sustainable logistics operator. Soon, charging stations will follow in Sakskøbing, Taastrup, Odense and Aarhus. Danske Fragtmænd’s ambition is that the company’s entire network of 27 terminals in Denmark will eventually have a charging station.
As one of Denmark’s largest players in road transport, Danske Fragtmænd plays a central role in driving the transport industry towards a more sustainable future. One of the biggest barriers to the transition to electric heavy transport is the lack of efficient and accessible charging infrastructure, capable of recharging electric trucks at fast enough speeds to support the continuation of normal operations. With the establishment of the charging station in Aalborg, Danske Fragtmænd take an important first step in unlocking the electrification of trucks in Denmark.
To mark the inauguration of the charging station, Denmark’s Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen symbolically powered up the first electric truck and cut the red ribbon on Thursday 20 March.
“Heavy transport must be part of the green transition, and it 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 Transport Minister.
“Trucking remains an ever-challenging sector to electrify but, with the right charging technology and logistics operators committed to positive change, we are confident that e-trucking is the future. We are now capable of providing charging infrastructure at powers higher than we’ve seen before, so change is inevitable, feasible and increasingly profitable for trucking businesses. Together with GodEnergi, we’re excited to continue supporting logistics companies like Danske Fragtmænd to transition their fleets,” said Erik Kanerva, Sales Director, Northern Europe, at Kempower.
“For over 100 years, we have ensured efficient freight transport in Denmark, and now we are taking a big step towards a greener future. Our ambition is that all our 27 terminals will eventually have a charging station. We start 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, Chairman of the Board of Danske Fragtmænd.
“We are proud of the collaboration with Danske Fragtmænd to create a solid charging infrastructure for electric trucks. The green transition of the transport sector requires investments 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 for 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: Electric Trucks
- Electric trucks utilize energy far better than other types of trucks. They simply use much less energy per kilometer driven and are therefore cheaper to operate.
- Among green solutions and alternative fuels, electricity is clearly the most efficient, utilizing 77 percent of the energy, while hydrogen only utilizes 33 percent.
- An electric truck – from cradle to grave with a lifespan of 10 years and 1.2 million kilometers behind it, will have a CO2 reduction of 82 percent.
- Battery technology is developing extremely rapidly – the latest electric trucks can drive up to 500 – 600 km on a single charge. A new battery technology has the potential to revolutionize the electric vehicle market – called solid-state battery. The battery can go even further with shorter charging time. It gives the battery an energy density up to 10 times higher than traditional batteries. The increased energy density means that electric trucks 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 percent in just five minutes, equivalent to a range of approximately 300 km. After an additional three minutes, the battery can reach 80 percent charge.
- Mega-charging stations of 1 MW will become a reality shortly. In Europe and the USA, massive investments are being made in “megawatt charging,” allowing trucks to charge from 20 percent to 80 percent in 22 minutes.
- Electric trucks are not only better for CO2 reduction – they also do not emit NOX gases, which are harmful to health. This is a major challenge, especially in cities. Additionally, they are up to 40 percent quieter than diesel trucks, making them ideal for urban areas and night deliveries.
For further information, contact:
Paula Savonen, VP, Communications, Kempower
+358 29 002 1900
About Kempower:
We design and manufacture 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. www.kempower.com
