DAF truck dealer group, HTC, has completed an agreement to co-operate on delivering an end-to-end electrification service with Flexible Power Systems (FPS), a UK based electric fleet software specialist. The partnership enables HTC’s DAF customers to benefit from seamless EV transitions that combine decades of vehicle experience from HTC with specialist data-oriented Plan, Deploy and Operate electrification offers from FPS.

According to Paul Whincup, Truck Sales Director, HTC DAF, “We have always had a consultative approach to vehicle sales, but this is even more important, as we have to prove the capability of new powertrain technology, new power sources and a whole new energy infrastructure in a sector where vehicle uptime is paramount.”

“Most operators can easily integrate a single electric truck into their operation to trial the technology without major infrastructure investment, the biggest challenge is the transition to multiples of electric vehicles. Charging infrastructure, servicing and operational fit all have to be right if deployments are to succeed.”

“HTC have partnered with FPS as they are uniquely placed to offer us a combination of charge point services and sophisticated software that gives us the ability to offer both an end-to-end service and best possible RoI to fleets. The ability to use big data analytics to help the customer see what the future looks like is essential for planning and budgeting.”

“We are excited to be working with a dealership of HTC’s scale and experience that is committed to finding the right transition pathways for their customers” said Michael Ayres, Managing Director, Flexible Power Systems.

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“Most operators can easily integrate a single electric truck into their operation…, the biggest challenge is the transition to multiples of electric vehicles”

The HTC Group and FPS Partnership

As part of the partnership, HTC Group’s customers will be benefit from FPS’ years of green technology and software development experience through a range of electrification-oriented services including:

  • EV fleet feasibility, cost and transition planning using big data and simulation
  • Ensuring chargers are fit for purpose and reliable via specification, supply, installation and maintenance services
  • Orchestrating electric operations automatically and efficiently through the FPS Operate software platform.