Insights

Discover the latest developments and expert perspectives from Milence. Your go-to source for thought leadership, industry knowledge and insights shaping the future of fossil-free road transport.

Innovation 2 min read

February 6 2025

The transportation revolution: trends that can shape it in 2025 and beyond!

Transportation is the backbone of the global economy, and its importance will only continue to grow. Giving it a high profile when discussing an Action Plan for Europe’s automotive future is essential. Europe’s electric truck market is projected to hit 15% by 2030, underscoring this expansion and the shift towards sustainable transport. This growth will also be fuelled by a rapidly expanding Heavy-Duty Vehicle (HDV) charging network, with over €15 billion expected of being invested in Europe’s electric truck charging infrastructure, creating significant opportunities for businesses.

Innovation 5 min read

March 28 2024

An in-depth view of a Milence Charging Hub: Precise engineering and reliability at the core

The electric heavy-duty vehicle industry is growing rapidly, driven in part by technological and societal developments. This forms part of an acceleration of the global transition towards greener transport solutions via improved truck batteries, advanced charging systems, new legislations and stricter emission targets. Milence plays a key role in this transformation and is redefining what it means to be reliable, efficient, and sustainable in the transport industry. Let’s dive into the different layers and components of the charging ecosystem, all of which are indispensable in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for drivers of electric heavy-duty vehicles:

Innovation 3 min read

January 26 2024

The Milence Charging Hubs – a place to rest & recharge

Transportation is undergoing drastic changes with rapid technological advancements, intense discussions, and new regulations in the fight against climate change. During these turbulent times, it is important not to overlook the heartbeat of our highways. An ever-present part of the landscape of transportation are truck drivers. They are required to work long hours and often find themselves on the road for extended periods of time. Through wind and weather, they are critical in ensuring cargo arrives in time and in good condition at its destination. In the design process of the distinctive Milence charging hubs, truck drivers and sustainability form two of the most important pillars.

Policy 3 min read

September 8 2023

Sustainable Road Transport: why battery electric trucks lead the charge

The transportation industry has been going through a transformation, due to the growing demand for more sustainable solutions. Within this sector, battery electric trucks have emerged proving to be a game changer in terms of efficiency, environmental impact and technological advancements. This article delves into the advantages of battery electric trucks highlighting efficiency, utilization of green energy sources, OEM development, and the importance of interoperability and data storage.

People 1 min read

February 2 2023

Luis Hurtado charges ahead: ‘We are pushing the industry’

In the fast-moving world of e-mobility, Luis Hurtado is singularly well suited to work with charging technology and innovation at Milence. From initial studies in electrical engineering at home in Colombia, he continued with master’s and PhD studies at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. Since then, he has worked with power systems and over the past four years with e-mobility.

Innovation 3 min read

January 25 2023

Why battery-electric trucks?

We answer some of the most common questions about battery-electric heavy-duty trucks

Innovation 5 min read

December 6 2022

The basics of truck charging

As the transport industry goes electric, there are new concepts and terms that drivers and transport companies will need to know. Familiar phrases like litres/100km will be replaced by kilowatt-hours/km, or kWh/km. The price per litre of diesel will eventually no longer matter; you’ll start looking at the price for a kWh of electricity. Concepts like fuel efficiency will be left in the past as energy efficiency becomes king.

Innovation 1 min read

December 6 2022

How we will build our network

As part of our mission to accelerate and support the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in Europe, our network rollout strategy focuses on building confidence and trust in the market.

People 1 min read

October 20 2022

Meet the team: Leo Jordaan

Meet Leo Jordaan, our Director of Asset Management, who is responsible for making sure our charge points and other facilities are always reliable and accessible.

People 1 min read

August 26 2022

Meet the team: Roel Vissers

Meet Roel Vissers, our Director of Strategic Partnerships & Public Affairs, whose role will be key in making sure that CV Charging Europe is working with the right partners in different industries and countries.