Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) play a vital role in Europe's transport and logistics sector, ensuring the movement of goods and services across the continent. As the transition to electric heavy-duty vehicles (eHDVs) accelerates, integrating these high-energy demand assets into the power system presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The deployment of high-power charging hubs will place unprecedented pressure on the electricity grid, requiring significant investments in grid reinforcement, smart energy management, and cross-sector coordination. At the same time, intelligent charging strategies, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions, and flexible demand management could turn eHDVs into a valuable asset for grid stability. Successfully electrifying HDVs will require close collaboration between charge point operators (CPOs), distribution system operators (DSOs), and vehicle manufacturers to align infrastructure development with evolving market needs. This session, part of the Eurelectric EVision Business Hub, will explore how to address these challenges and seize opportunities to secure a stable and efficient energy transition.
04:15 pm - 04:20 pmWelcoming and Polling
Marianne Karu, Business and Communications Director, Eurelectric
04:20 pm - 04:30 pmScene-Setter Presentation on Heavy-Duty Vehicles Electrification
Gabrielle Clark , Officer - Energy Policy, Climate & Sustainability, Eurelectric
04:30 pm - 04:40 pmFleet Electrification & Logistics Perspective - Charging needs for HDVs at Depots & Hubs
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04:40 pm - 04:50 pmVehicle Technology & Energy Demand - How eHDVs Impact Grid Requirements
Christian Will, Project Manager Charging Infrastructure, Daimler Truck
04:50 pm - 05:00 pmBuilding a European eHDV Charging Network - Business Model and Challenges
Dr. Till Kreft, Public Affairs Manager DACH, Milence
05:00 pm - 05:10 pmSupporting the New Load - Grid Readiness & Infrastructure Planning
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05:10 pm - 05:20 pmGrid and charging infrastructure solutions - How to enable high-power eHDV charging
Judit Sueveges, e-Mobility Depot Market Segment Manager, Siemens
05:20 pm - 05:30 pmSmart charging & flexibility - Managing demand and optimising energy use
Rogier Wissink, Head of Solutions, GreenFlux
05:30 pm - 05:35 pmWrap-up and Next Steps
Marianne Karu, Business and Communications Director, Eurelectric