European Truck Parking Locations

This geospatial dataset comprises N=19,713 real-world truck parking locations across Europe (EU-27, EFTA, and the UK). Data origintated from various sources including OpenStreetMap and commercial truck routing / geocoding software to identify publicly accessible and truck-certified parking locations. Using geospatial clustering helped to condense the dataset and reduce redundancies. Refining and enhancing the dataset involved supplementary datasets and several filters to obtain the final subset. Accordingly, GPS coordinates may not match exact locations but should be considered as reference point for detailed local analyses of ambient conditions and truck accessibility. Coverage and completeness varies among countries. Fraunhofer ISI does not assume any liability for completeness, correctness and accuracy of the information. 

This dataset plays a pivotal role in identifying viable real-world locations for future alternative infrastructure sites for heavy-duty trucks, thereby acting as a crucial resource in promoting low-carbon road freight transport facilitated by electrified truck fleets. Infrastructure sites may comprise charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks and hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS) for fuel-cell electric or hydrogen combustion trucks. Consequently, it can serve as a valuable asset for research in traffic science, future energy systems, and alternative truck powertrains. Its value extends to assisting industry stakeholders such as Charge Point Operators (CPOs), truck manufacturers, and grid network operators but also public authorities in aligning their efforts towards the deployment of alternative infrastructure.

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