DAF Trucks and Einride partner to deploy autonomous electric trucks using Einride Driver system

Type: Partnership · Technology: Transport · Country: Netherlands · Announced: 2026-08-13

DAF Trucks and Einride announced a partnership to integrate Einride's autonomous driving system, 'Einride Driver,' into DAF's battery-electric truck platform. The collaboration aims to achieve commercial deployment at SAE Level 4 autonomy, with initial testing scheduled to begin in 2026. DAF Trucks, a subsidiary of PACCAR, will provide the electric truck platform, while Einride contributes its proprietary autonomous driving technology. The partnership targets the European commercial vehicle market, where demand for autonomous electric trucks is growing due to regulatory support and sustainability mandates. This deal marks Einride's expansion into DAF's heavy-duty truck ecosystem, following Einride's earlier deployments with other OEMs. No financial terms or specific truck models were disclosed in the announcement.

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