Electrive writes that this project has multiple goals, such as increasing the range of existing electric tractors, as well as to reduce the strain from their electric motors, in an attempt to make electric road cargo transport more feasible.

Trailer Dynamics already developed its eTrailers, which work on batteries and have integrated electric motors, helping trucks reduce the work they need to put when towing large cargo. This can also improve stability around corners, for example. The electrified trailers can also work with diesel or hydrogen-powered trucks, for example, enabling a retrofitted hybridization in the process.

This enabled the company to start collaborating with both logistics company DB Schenker and Chinese battery manufacturer CATL to implement the novel solution in European operations.

CATL agreed to work on the interchangeable batteries and the swap stations, while Trailer Dynamics will make sure these batteries can be implemented in the company's eTrailers. DB Schenker will overlook potential locations for the swap stations and develop a suitable network of the eTrailers across Europe.

Wolfgang Janda, Executive Vice President of DB Schenker Europe, said that "battery swap technology will play a crucial role in overcoming charging infrastructure challenges and supporting the market ramp-up of zero-tailpipe-emission heavy goods transport specifically in Europe."

"The battery swap technology has the potential to maximize the uptime of our vehicles and reduce CO2 emissions throughout Europe", added Abdullah Jaber, CEO of Trailer Dynamics.