Zero-emission road transport is no longer a future hypothesis, but an operational reality already in place along some of Europe’s key logistics routes. This is the central message of the “Power to Go Further Tour”, an initiative launched by Milence, which tested an electric corridor of around 1,000 kilometres between Paris and Berlin.

Milence organised a fully electric journey with a clear objective: to demonstrate that zero-emission freight transport is no longer a future ambition, but a condition already viable on European roads. The convoy crossed five countries, recharging exclusively at the company’s network hubs.

The tour was carried out together with major industry manufacturers, including Daimler Truck AG, MAN Truck & Bus SE, Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks, with the participation of logistics operators active along the route. The initiative combined industrial technology with real-world freight operations.

The project aimed to assess the maturity of electric heavy-duty transport along Europe’s main transport corridors. The results and evidence collected indicate that:

• long-distance electric freight transport is already possible on major European routes;
• it is increasingly competitive in economic terms compared to diesel;
• it enables significant CO₂ emission reductions, supporting the European Union’s climate targets;
• clean transport corridors are essential for decarbonising the sector and strengthening the continent’s energy security and independence.

Europe’s energy context, marked by volatile prices and dependence on imported fossil fuels, makes the issue even more relevant. According to Milence, the electrification of heavy-duty transport represents a concrete solution, offering greater cost stability and improved predictability for logistics operators.

The company highlights that the business case is becoming increasingly robust, supported by the development of infrastructure and the emergence of early cross-border network models already in operation.

A platform to accelerate the transition

The tour was not only a technical demonstration, but also a platform for dialogue between industry and policymakers. The initiative brought together stakeholders and decision-makers to discuss the conditions needed to accelerate the rollout of freight electrification.

The journey began in Paris with high-level meetings involving key industry players and institutional representatives, focused on identifying the regulatory and infrastructure mechanisms required to scale zero-emission solutions rapidly.

Milence is developing a public charging network for heavy-duty vehicles that already includes dozens of operational hubs across several European countries, with the goal of establishing structured “electric corridors” for international transport.

In this context, the deployment of high-power charging infrastructure and cooperation between Member States are becoming decisive factors in turning pilot projects into a stable and scalable continental logistics network.

The message from the tour is clear: the technology is ready, the economic case is emerging, and the infrastructure network is expanding. The challenge now is Europe’s ability to scale up industrially, making electric freight transport a structural component of its economy and energy security.

Innovative technologies for the production and recycling of electric and hybrid vehicles will be presented at E-Tech Europe, taking place 7–9 October 2026 at BolognaFiere, as part of Urban Tech 2026 – The Urban Technology Show, the new event dedicated to e-mobility, traffic, commuting, security, telecommunications & data, and environment.

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