Einride and German snack maker Lorenz have deployed four autonomous electric vehicles at Lorenz's plant in Neunburg vorm Wald, Germany. The five-year project replaces diesel transport inside the plant. The cabless vehicles will move finished goods, raw materials, and empty pallets between production sites and the central warehouse. Einride's Saga AI software coordinates operations, and two conventional electric trucks serve as backup. The fleet is expected to move up to 1,200 pallets a day. Each vehicle carries 15 pallets per trip, and a round trip takes 30 to 45 minutes. Einride owns and operates the vehicles under a transportation service agreement. Solar power from the plant will charge them.

Einride and Lorenz bring autonomous fleet to production facility in Germany. * Four autonomous, electric vehicles to handle key in-plant transport at Lorenz's site in Neunburg vorm Wald, Germany. * By switching from diesel to electric vehicles, Lorenz is cutting CO[2] emissions and paving the way for regular autonomous operations. * In October, Lorenz placed third at the 2026 German Logistics Awards for the underlying logistics concept, "PATHFINDER - When the future takes an autonomous turn at Lorenz in Neunburg." STOCKHOLM, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Einride AB (Nasdaq: ENRD) ("Einride" or the "Company"), a technology company driving the transition to electric and autonomous freight, and Lorenz Snacks, a fourth-generation family-owned German food manufacturer, today announced the deployment of a fleet of autonomous, all-electric vehicles at Lorentz plant in Neunburg vorm Wald. The five-year project is a key component of Lorenz's logistics strategy, combining the development of future-ready plant logistics with the goal of sustainably reducing CO[2] emissions from internal transport. At the heart of the project are four cabless, autonomous electric vehicles from Einride, which will transport finished goods, raw materials, and empty pallets between the production facilities and the central warehouse on the private plant grounds, without producing exhaust emissions. Einride's software platform, Saga AI, controls and coordinates the operations, planning and synchronizing the autonomous transport processes. Two conventional electric trucks complement the fleet as a backup, ensuring uninterrupted operations if an autonomous vehicle is temporarily unavailable. This allows Lorenz to integrate autonomous transport technology permanently into its plant operations. In October, Lorenz placed third at the 2026 German Logistics Awards for the underlying logistics concept, "PATHFINDER - When the future takes an autonomous turn at Lorenz in Neunburg." The concept combines autonomous and electric transport technology with digital workflow management, showing how innovative logistics solutions can be seamlessly integrated into existing plant structures. "With this project, we're bringing a technology into industrial practice that is still widely discussed as a future scenario. For us, this isn't about innovation for its own sake, but about making our logistics operations more digital and lower-emission, step by step," said Stefan Bender, Head of Logistics Germany at Lorenz. "We're not just testing autonomous mobility; we're making it an integral, long-term part of our plant logistics." Autonomous transport in daily operations. The autonomous vehicles are expected to move up to 1,200 pallets per day on average, with significantly higher volumes possible during peak times. Each vehicle carries 15 pallets per trip, and a round trip takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes, depending on operational workflows. Remote and local operators continuously support and monitor operations, combining automated processes with human safety and control structures. "The partnership with Lorenz demonstrates how autonomous and electric transport solutions can already be effectively integrated into industrial operations today," said Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Einride. "Together, we are showing the potential this technology holds for efficient, future-ready plant logistics. Germany has some of the highest safety and reliability standards in the world, and deploying the technology successfully under these conditions is the strongest proof that it is ready to scale." Electric instead of diesel. Lorentz's in-plant transport that previously relied on diesel vehicles will transition entirely to electric power. The vehicles will be charged with electricity generated by the photovoltaic system at the Lorenz plant. By switching from diesel to electric vehicles, Lorenz is reducing CO[2] emissions from internal transport between the production facility and the on-site warehouse. This reduction contributes directly to the carbon footprint of the entire Lorenz supply chain and supports the sustainability targets (Scope 3 emissions) of its partners. The project is designed as a permanent operational solution rather than a short-term pilot. It is based on a transportation service agreement under which the vehicles remain the property of Einride, which also operates and manages them. It marks an important step toward more electrified and sustainable plant logistics at Lorenz. On November 4, 2026, Lorenz and Einride jointly presented the project at the Neunburg vorm Wald site for the first time. Invited guests experienced the new logistics solution firsthand and saw the autonomous vehicles operating as part of the plant's day-to-day operations. About Einride. Founded in Stockholm in 2016, Einride (Nasdaq: ENRD) is a technology leader driving the transition to sustainable, cost-efficient autonomous and electric freight operations. The Company's platform integrates AI-powered freight intelligence, proprietary autonomous technology, and one of the world's largest electric heavy-duty fleets. Einride serves a global customer base across North America, Europe, and the Middle East through a dual business model of Freight-Capacity-as-a-Service (FCaaS) and a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. About Lorenz. Lorenz is an independent, family-owned company and one of the leading producers in the European snack market, employing around 3,000 people. Its diverse product portfolio includes potato chips, peanut curls, pretzel sticks, crackers, and nuts. With well-known brands such as Crunchips, Curly, Saltletts, NicNac's, and Naturals, Lorenz brings together great taste and enjoyment for memorable snacking moments. Drawing on more than 130 years of experience, Lorenz continues to think ahead, acting for the long term and taking responsibility for its employees, society, and the quality of its products.

Project by Mars and Rewe wins German Logistics award. Oct 22, 2026 at 10:32 AM Mars, the Rewe Group, Rigterink, Einride, and L.I.T. have been awarded the German Logistics Prize 2026. The award is given for their joint project, which aims to create an electrified supply chain for fast-moving consumer goods across company boundaries. The award ceremony will take place as part of the BVL Supply Chain CX at Estrel Berlin. The second place is taken by Rüdinger Spedition from Krautheim, while the snack manufacturer Lorenz achieves third place. Integration of transport networks. The winning project aims to connect the transport networks of production and trade with logistics service providers and technology partners into a seamless electric corridor. Mars and the Rewe Group are closely collaborating with Einride as well as the logistics service providers L.I.T. and Rigterink. The goal is to transform the previously separate truck transports into a coordinated, electrified supply chain. Products from the Mars plants in Veghel, Viersen, and Verden are transported via the central warehouse in Minden to the Rewe distribution center in Oranienburg. From there, deliveries are made to around 300 markets in the Berlin area and beyond. The project partners emphasize that the transition to electric trucks requires extensive planning. Aspects such as production rhythms, fluctuating goods flows, delivery time windows, ranges, driving times, and loading capacities had to be considered in a joint planning process. The limited charging infrastructure is utilized by several partners and must be synchronized with the transport processes. Einride provides the vehicles, transport services, and digital applications for charging, battery, and emissions management. Rigterink electrifies the route between Minden and Oranienburg with vehicles from its own fleet, which now includes 22 electric trucks. Rewe supplements the electrified transports with additional vehicles. Charging infrastructure has been established at locations including Veghel, Recklinghausen, Verden, Minden, and Oranienburg, with public charging points also being used. The implementation of the project took place during ongoing operations and required close coordination among all parties involved. In the initial phase, electric transports were partially interrupted to ensure delivery capability. After adjustments in planning and processes, operations were stabilized. The coordinated management of goods flow, energy supply, and vehicle circulation is highlighted as exemplary. By the end of August 2026, the electric transport networks of Mars and Rewe have covered more than 3.7 million kilometers. According to the project partners, this has resulted in savings of around 3,500 tons of CO[2] equivalents and approximately 1.1 million liters of diesel. Compared to diesel transports, emissions based on the well-to-wheel approach are more than 70 percent lower. These figures refer to all considered electrified transports of both networks. Placements of other projects. The Rüdinger Spedition, which takes second place, combines a consistent bundling of piece goods with digital control and a targeted use of electric commercial vehicles. In the rural delivery area, the company consolidates shipments from up to eight piece goods networks, leading to more economical routes. Since 2018, the number of incoming shipments has increased by 460 percent, while the average mileage per stop has been reduced from 33 to eight kilometers. Rüdinger now operates 38 electric trucks, including 21 electric tractor units. All night routes are served electrically, and more than half of the fleet operates battery-electric in local transport. By 2029, the company plans to fully electrify its local transport. The third place goes to Lorenz for the project "Pathfinder." At the site in Neunburg vorm Wald, production and the central warehouse are only about 500 meters apart. For the transport of finished goods, around 180,000 pallets were previously moved annually in about 5,500 trips with diesel trucks. Today, four autonomous electric vehicles perform this shuttle service. Each vehicle can transport up to 15 pallets. Lorenz sources the transport service as a service from Einride, which operates the autonomous vehicles. A digital platform prioritizes the transports and monitors vehicle movements in real-time. In regular operations, up to 1,350 pallets can be transported to the central warehouse each day. For exceptional situations, two electric trucks and four trailers are available. The project by Lorenz combines automation and electrification in the existing plant logistics. The vehicles use electricity from the company's own photovoltaic system. Lorenz expects to achieve economic operation after just one year and is also considering driverless transports on public roads and automated loading and unloading processes in the future.