• Milence opens three new charging hubs for electric trucks in Germany within days, including its first in the Ruhr region, in Recklinghausen
• The new locations support emission-free freight along key TEN-T corridors and strengthen Milence’s growing European charging network
Recklinghausen, Germany – July 16, 2025 – Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and the Volvo Group, continues its expansion in Germany and opens its first public charging hub exclusively for electric trucks in the Ruhr region in the presence of Mona Neubaur, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.
Strategically located on the northern edge of the Ruhr area, the hub serves as an important stop for heavy-duty electric vehicles along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) in western Germany. The newly built hub features six CCS (Combined Charging System) charging stations with up to 400 kW. Charging capacity will be increased in the second phase with the addition of a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) solution. To support driver comfort and rest, amenities include restrooms, showers, and vending machines. (....)