Milence announces its first truck charging hub in the UK
The new hub is being built in Immingham on the east coast of England, specifically in Able Humber Port (AHP). According to Milence, the hub has “excellent road and rail links.” That includes direct access to major motorways such as the M180, M18 and M1, which, according to Milence, ensures “efficient cargo distribution across the UK.” In addition, the proximity of the Able Humber Port (AHP) enables a connection to the European market in less than 24 hours.
“We are delighted to be welcoming Milence to Able Humber Port to develop one of the first electric charging HGV hubs in the UK,” says Peter Stephenson, Founder and Executive Chairman of AHP. “This is an exciting step forward in supporting the decarbonising of the Humber Ports and assisting Able Humber Port and the region transition towards net zero.”
The first construction work on Milence’s new truck charging hub has already begun. When the first phase will be completed in November 2024, the charging hub will be operational. Initially, there will be four CCS chargers each with two charging points. Additional CCS and Megawatt Charging System (MCS) chargers will be added in the next phase. Milence successfully tested the technology for the first time a few days ago.
Milence is a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton and the Volvo Group. In recent months, Milence has regularly announced new charging parks, including the first two locations in Germany and one in Italy. The company has the ambitious goal of setting up at least 1,700 high-power charging points across Europe by 2027. Three locations have been opened so far: in Venlo in the Netherlands, in Heudebouville in France and in the port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium.
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