DAF partners Einride to scale autonomous electric freight

DAF Trucks has partnered with Einride to accelerate the commercialisation of SAE Level 4 autonomous electric freight transportation.

It said this is in response to industry challenges such as driver shortages and rising operating costs.

Ttogether with the Dutch research institute TNO, the two companies will define and test the integration of Einride’s autonomous drive system within DAF’s electric truck platform.

This includes establishing the required interfaces to enable safe and scalable autonomous operations.

Interface tests are planned during 2026, with integration of Einride’s software following in 2027, all on a DAF truck.

The companies are also working with type approval authorities to keep the platform compliant for eventual public-road use.