Powering the Future of Freight: Integrating Electric HDVs into the Grid

Thursday, May 08, 2025

Time
04:15 pm - 05:35 pm
Hall
Messe München
Room
Hall B5, Booth B5.550

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

N.N.

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

N.N.,

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

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