Einride and DAF Trucks have announced a partnership to integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system, Einride Driver, into DAF’s electric truck platform, working toward large-scale commercialisation of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Level 4 autonomous electric freight. The companies say the initiative responds to industry pressures including driver shortages and rising costs.

Working with the Dutch research institute TNO, the two companies will define and test the integration within DAF’s electric truck platform, establishing interfaces needed for safe, scalable autonomous operation. 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. The initiative builds on parent company PACCAR’s automated driving work, including its North American Autonomous Vehicle Platform programme and separate work with other autonomous trucking providers.

In a statement, Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Einride, said: “By leveraging DAF’s decades of manufacturing excellence and market strength, we can expedite the global scale-up of Einride’s autonomous technology.” Jeroen van den Oetelaar, DAF Trucks’ Chief Engineer and a board member, added that the partnership combines DAF’s platform with leading autonomous technology to build a more efficient, sustainable freight ecosystem.

Source: DAF