Charged EVs | Daimler Truck expands electric truck use in its logistics operations

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is within the technique of increasing use of electrical vans to move elements to its manufacturing vegetation and components distribution facilities (PDCs) in North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, Ohio, Michigan and Saltillo, Mexico.

DTNA started integrating Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks into its operations within the Pacific Northwest in December 2023 and at its Daimler truck manufacturing plant in Santiago, Mexico, in January 2024. The corporate plans to hold out short-haul operations with Freightliner eM2 field vans.

These initiatives are a part of a technique to broaden electrification in its regional logistics networks by serving its manufacturing vegetation and PDCs inside a 250-mile radius aligned with its provider panorama, enabling the corporate to extend effectivity by optimizing truck capability utilization and multi-stop schedules.

This strategy will make use of present charging infrastructure, such because the Electrical Island public charging station in Portland and future services together with Duke Power’s Mount Holly Microgrid Middle within the Carolinas and Michigan’s Mobility Charging Hub. DTNA additionally affords electrification assist to companions with its Detroit eConsulting providers.

“As we witness the adoption of electrical autos inside our logistics community, we’re not solely driving sustainability but in addition laying the groundwork for adaptable and sturdy electrical logistics options,” mentioned Jeff Allen, Senior VP of Operations and Specialty Automobiles at DTNA.

Supply: Daimler Truck