EU Gives Electric Truck Charging Network The Green Light - CleanTechnica

The European Clean Transportation Corridor plan, recently approved by the European Commission and nine EU member states, aims to develop a comprehensive electric truck charging network along key logistics routes across Europe. The plan features two main corridors: the North Sea–Baltic route, connecting Rotterdam through Germany and Poland to Ukraine and the Baltic States, and the Scandinavian–Mediterranean corridor, linking northern Scandinavia through Germany and Austria to southern Italy. This initiative focuses not only on installing charging stations but also on streamlining permitting, mobilizing finance, and expanding the electricity grid to support zero-emission freight transport. The plan aligns with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which mandates national targets for deploying alternative fuels infrastructure, including fast-charging hubs for heavy-duty vehicles with a minimum power of 350 kW every 60 to 100 kilometers on major routes. AFIR also emphasizes user-friendly charging infrastructure, requiring transparent pricing, multiple payment options, and secure parking in urban areas. However, significant challenges