# Self-driving truck company Einride expands into Norway
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali
Published: 2023-06-16
Category: NEWS
Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/news
Meta Title: Einride Partners with PostNord to Reduce CO2 Emissions in
Meta Description: Einride partners with PostNord to reduce CO2 emissions in Norway, with plans to deploy 35 electric connected trucks by 2024. Learn more.
URL: https://financedigest.com/self-driving-truck-company-einride-expands-into-norwayhtml

![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/2023-06-14t070730z2lynxmpej5d076rtroptp4autos-einride-norway-1736813869792-compressed.jpg)

# Self-driving truck company Einride expands into Norway

By Johannes Birkebaek

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Swedish electric self-driving truck company Einride expects to reduce CO2 emissions in Norway by 2,100 tonnes over the coming three years as it partners up with Scandinavia’s leading postal service, PostNord, the company said on Wednesday.

Norway has the world’s highest number of electric vehicles per head of population and aims for all heavy vehicles to be zero-emission by 2040, potentially cutting CO2 emissions by 4.4 million tonnes or nearly 9% of the country’s annual emissions.

Given Norway’s pioneering work in electrifying passenger vehicles, it’s only logical that they should take a [leading role in the electrification of heavy-duty freight as well,” Einride CEO](https://www.financedigest.com/volkswagen-investors-question-plan-for-ceo-to-lead-porsche-listing.html "Volkswagen investors question plan for CEO to lead Porsche listing") Robert Falck said.

Using Einride’s [electric trucks](https://www.financedigest.com/swedens-ab-volvo-wins-its-largest-electric-truck-order-so-far.html "Sweden’s AB Volvo wins its largest electric truck order so far"), PostNord will reduce its fossil-fuel-driven deliveries in Norway by more than 1,500 km (932 miles) per day.

Many goods can be transported with zero-emission vehicles, resulting in a significant environmental benefit, according to assistant director of sustainability at PostNord Norway, May-Kristin Willoch.

Six trucks will be deployed in the Oslo region this month but the goal is to reach 35 electric [connected](https://www.financedigest.com/connectivity-to-run-through-the-forklift-trucks-market-at-a-cagr-of-7-4-from-2021-to-2031.html "Connectivity to run through the Forklift Trucks Market at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2021 to 2031") trucks by June 2024.

PostNord will pay a [monthly fee which will enable it to access electric and digital service](https://www.financedigest.com/more-than-half-52-of-cisos-are-prioritising-gdpr-compliance-over-the-next-12-months-new-data-from-the-2017-financial-services-information-security-network-shows.html "More than half (52%) of CISOs are prioritising GDPR compliance over the next 12 months, new data from the 2017 Financial Services Information Security Network shows"), including the electric trucks that are owned by Einride.

Financial terms of the [deal](https://www.financedigest.com/citi-halted-financing-for-trafiguras-nickel-deals-in-october-bloomberg.html "Citi halted financing for Trafigura’s nickel deals in October – Bloomberg") were not disclosed.

Self-driving [technology for freight trucks has attracted investor attention in recent](https://www.financedigest.com/recent-technological-advancements-to-propel-growth-of-the-2k-protective-coatings-market-in-foreseeable-future.html "Recent Technological Advancements to Propel Growth of the 2K Protective Coatings Market in Foreseeable Future") years as it is deemed cheaper and easier to roll out than self-driving cars.

Self-driving freight services require less mapping than other technology as they run on fixed routes between predefined points, mostly on major highways without intersections or pedestrians.

Einride’s expansion into Norway will extend the Nordic Link grid, connecting locations in the Oslo region. In the future, the grid will connect Norway, Sweden and Denmark along the E6 highway.

(Reporting by Johannes Birkebaek; Editing by Mark Potter)


---
This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more.
---