the initial focus will be on its BYD-supplied electric trucks, with the self-driving Pods being next on the agenda. Falck also said the company will concentrate on three main operational areas: the distribution of partial loads, shuttles between distribution centers and plants, and the electrification of the first and last mile of intermodal transports.
Coinciding with the official launch, Einride has announced the signing of contracts with several local partners including global appliance leader Electrolux. Operations with Electrolux follow a successful partnership in Sweden and are expected to reduce CO2 emission by 92 percent compared to driving with diesel. Einride claims that other of its partners have seen a similar decrease while matching the cost of diesel.
"The German road freight sector is facing its biggest challenge to date – with rising fuel and energy costs, a driver shortage and the government demanding emissions be cut in half by 2030. We know that through digitalization, automation and electrification we can dramatically reduce costs, delivery times and emissions. Now it's time for German shippers to adopt a new generation of freight technology and future-proof their business.