Arla Foods improves its transport with DAF XD Electric
Danish dairy giant Arla Foods has taken delivery of another four fully electric DAF XD Electric trucks. The vehicles are supplied together with a complete charging infrastructure from PACCAR Power Solutions. The fully electric 6x2 rigids will be used for the distribution of refrigerated dairy products in Denmark.
Based in Viby, Arla Foods is one of the world’s largest and oldest dairy cooperatives, with roots dating back to the 1880s. The company aims to reduce CO₂ emissions from its own operations, which also includes transportation. The four fully electric DAF XD trucks and a charging facility from PACCAR Power Solutions help Arla take another step towards reducing emissions.
‘Easy choice’
Last year, Arla put its first three XD Electric trucks into operation. The excellent experiences with those vehicles formed the basis for the decision to order four additional DAF electric trucks. “The all-round visibility, driver comfort and the entry with just two steps make these vehicles the favourites of our fleet,” said Michael Engsig Hansen, Arla Fleet Manager. “That, combined with their refined driveline, favourable energy consumption and high reliability, made the decision to opt again for a number of XD Electric trucks relatively easy.”
Up to 550 kilometres
The four vehicles delivered to Arla are 6x2 DAF XD Electric trucks with 350 kW (480 hp) and a 525 kWh battery pack, offering a range of up to 550 kilometres on a full battery charge. At the same time, Arla is also putting into operation seven new XD 6x2 rigids with MX-11 diesel engines (330 kW / 450 hp). All vehicles are delivered with a DAF MultiSupport Repair & Maintenance contract.
Charging facility tailored to the operation
The electric trucks will be charged at a facility in Hobro, Denmark, where Arla operates a dairy plant and where the vehicles will be based. PACCAR Power Solutions is installing a 480 kW power unit there, enabling the fully electric fleet to charge via six high-speed charging points of up to 400 kW each.
Frank van den Dungen, Managing Director PACCAR Parts Europe: “Smart charging starts with insight into the operation. The analyses by PACCAR Power Solutions showed that overnight depot charging is more than sufficient for virtually all of Arla’s transport tasks. This keeps energy demand manageable and affordable, while ensuring the electric trucks are ready for operation every morning.”
