Best rest and charging experience Together with Milence, Proof of the sum is designing a solid network of (fast) charging locations. Here, the reliability and safety of the chargers are paramount. Both when fast charging during a short break and when charging overnight at the loading location. Although truck drivers play an essential role in the European economy, they often face difficult working conditions in which safety, personal comfort and hygiene are not guaranteed. Therefore, the focus of the location concept is on the driver.
He or she must be able to truly unwind. The Milence loading locations can be equipped with facilities that increase the quality of both short and long stays. Placemaking Last year, Proof of the sum designed the European location concept in close cooperation with Milence, Treetek, Arcadis, Today and Dekra. With the 20 charging points in Antwerp, we demonstrate the first large-scale application of the concept. Here, charging technology, ergonomics, safety and bio-based construction come together integrally.
Logical and safe turning circles guide the driver to the space parking bays in a single driving direction. The laminated wooden arch and roof structures provide protection and shelter for driver and loaders. In addition, they form the visual identity of a Milence location. The soft character of the wood is further enhanced by careful lighting, integrated signage and attention to water buffering and vegetation. Detachable Milence wants to accelerate the sustainable transition. This is also reflected in the design principles for the locations: bio-based materials, detachable detailing, thorough prefabrication and modularity.
This ensures a location concept with an appropriate sustainability score. Virtually all building elements are prepared centrally in Europe and are easily assembled at the sites. The modular approach also makes the concept easily scalable. The Milence sites will be realised both as complete new greenfields but also by electrification of a car park at existing truck parks. Locations will in principle range from 4 (S) to 64 (XL) charging points. Pioneering further But we are not standing still. Together with Milence, we are already designing the next steps.
Rest facilities for drivers, landscape integration and the new MCS charging technology play an important role in this. Proof of the sum is developing the blueprints that can be implemented throughout Europe. The construction of the next sites where all elements come together has already started.