Logistics operator Bring and charging infrastructure firm Elonroad are implementing a new fast-charging technology for heavy trucks at Bring’s terminal in Malmö, Sweden. This initiative marks the next step in their collaboration, aimed at improving charging efficiency and supporting Bring’s zero emission transport goals.
Three years after investing in Elonroad, Bring is advancing its partnership with this new pilot project in Malmö. This will be the first time Bring will use a 150-kilowatt fast charger in daily operations, following a successful test of the technology in Trondheim, Norway.
“We’re excited to put this technology to the test in our daily operations. The aim is to maximise time spent at the terminal, and with Elonroad’s solution, charging starts as soon as the driver parks,” said Hanna Jonasson, Director of Operations at Bring. “This automated process takes the burden off our drivers and ensures that charging is as efficient as possible. If all goes well, we see great potential to expand this test.”
How the technology works
Elonroad’s innovative charging solution consists of a rail embedded in the ground. When a truck parks over the rail, an energy collector lowers from the truck’s underside, and charging begins automatically. This set-up eliminates the need for cables or manual plug-ins, providing a more seamless and efficient charging process.
“By integrating Elonroad’s innovative and space-saving charging infrastructure at Bring, we demonstrate how sustainable solutions can enhance heavy transport logistics,” said Karin Ebbinghaus, CEO of Elonroad. “Bring is already a leader in zero emission transport, and our technology will help them make further strides towards their ambitious climate goals. Automated charging means reduced environmental impact and increased efficiency, moving us one step closer to emission-free logistics.”
Future expansion potential
The truck being used for this test, a Mercedes eActros, has been equipped with an energy collector in collaboration with engineers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. If the implementation in Malmö proves successful, Bring plans to expand the use of Elonroad’s fast chargers across its network.
The outcome of this test could also pave the way for broader adoption of wireless fast-charging technology in commercial trucking.
Bring is part of the Posten Bring Group, the fourth largest postal and logistics operator in the Nordics. The group aims to use only renewable energy for its vehicles and properties by 2025 at the latest.
