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Daimler Truck and UTA Edenred expand charging card partnership, DHL increases share of electric delivery vans in Germany, Fuso repurposes eCanter's old batteries as buffer batteries, Ford Pro highlights the economic benefits of electric commercial vehicles in a recent analysis, and delivery services are increasingly turning to electric vans.
Daimler Truck and UTA Edenred expand charging card partnership, DHL increases share of electric delivery vans in Germany, Fuso repurposes eCanter's old batteries as buffer batteries, Ford Pro highlights the economic benefits of electric commercial vehicles in a recent analysis, and delivery services are increasingly turning to electric vans.

Daimler Truck and mobility services provider UTA Edenred have expanded their partnership to include access to public truck charging stations. The "Mercedes ServiceCard" allows drivers of battery-electric trucks to access an international network of around 300 truck-compatible charging stations in 28 countries, including Milence charging parks. Previously available in Germany, Austria, and France, the service will now be expanded to Italy and Spain, with more countries planned. The partnership also includes an equivalent service card for conventional fuel stations and additional mobility services, such as toll payment in 27 countries, vehicle cleaning, parking reservations, and ferry services. Furthermore, the charging and fuel cards can be used at the Mercedes-Benz Trucks service network for workshop services and breakdown assistance.


The Deutsche Post DHL Group currently operates around 32,400 electric delivery vans in Germany, which accounts for 48% of its total fleet of 67,600 vehicles. By the end of the year, the number of electric vehicles is expected to rise to around 37,000. Other delivery services, such as Hermes and DPD, are also pushing forward with the electrification of their fleets: Hermes operates 1,200 electric vans (11.4% of its fleet), while DPD has 300 (3.5%). DHL also plans to convert 60% of its global delivery vehicles to electric power by 2030, covering more than 80,000 vehicles.


Daimler Truck subsidiary Fuso is partnering with charging specialist Connexx Systems to repurpose used batteries from the eCanter electric truck in charging infrastructure. A demonstration phase is set to begin in February 2025, in which these old batteries will be integrated into Connexx Systems' EnePOND EV Charger. The first unit will be installed at the city hall in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, with another at Fuso’s headquarters in Kawasaki. The goal is to commercialize this second-life application by 2026 and establish a circular economy for batteries.


Austrian equipment manufacturer Palfinger is introducing a new tiltable crane fork for the European market. It is designed to be mounted on all Palfinger TEC cranes and integrated into the crane system's overload functions. The crane fork is aimed at enabling precise material handling in hard-to-reach areas. As an additional attachment to the crane, it will allow quick and easy transport of both palletized and non-palletized goods directly to their destination, such as upper floors of buildings.
