In a study published for the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, the Fraunhofer Institute has mapped out key sites for the future deployment of charging points for battery electric trucks. The study was based on an analysis of 750,000 individual stops that were made by some 400,000 trucks at 30,000 truck stops. The Institute has thereby emphasised how important it is to adapt the installation of future recharging points to current operating habits. For optimal operation, the study recommends that charging points should be installed around densely populated areas, near major industrial areas in the EU, or at rest areas near motorways. Finally, the average length of stop – 30 to 60 minutes for 35% of stops – reveals the importance of having rapid charging points. (TM)