Milence, a truck charging specialist, is set to expand its operations into the UK with a new site scheduled to open in November 2024. The hub will be located in Immingham, on the east coast of England, within the Able Humber Port (AHP).
This site is chosen for its “excellent road and rail links,” which include direct access to major motorways such as the M180, M18, and M1, ensuring “efficient cargo distribution across the UK.” The proximity to AHP also allows for connections to the European market within 24 hours.
Peter Stephenson, Founder and Executive Chairman of AHP, commented, “We are delighted to be welcoming Milence to Able Humber Port to develop one of the first electric charging HGV hubs in the UK. 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.”
Construction of the hub has already commenced. The initial phase, set to complete in November 2024, will feature four CCS chargers, each with two charging points. Future phases will introduce additional CCS and Megawatt Charging System (MCS) chargers. Recent tests on the technology have been successful.
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Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton, and the Volvo Group, aims to establish at least 1,700 high-power charging points across Europe by 2027. The company has already launched charging parks in Venlo, Heudebouville, and Antwerp-Bruges, with new locations in Germany and Italy also announced in recent months.
