Challenges and Innovative Approaches for Charging Infrastructure

Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 16:39 .

Daimler Truck AG Experts Highlight Depot Charging as Crucial Solution for Electrifying Fleets Amid Infrastructure Challenges

Markus Schiller, a consultant for Daimler Truck AG, addressed the unique challenges and innovative strategies needed for electric truck charging infrastructure. Unlike passenger cars, trucks are purchased based on economic efficiency rather than personal preference, necessitating cost-effective e-mobility solutions. Trucks have larger batteries—up to 600 kWh—and higher energy demands due to their extensive annual mileage of about 120,000 kilometers. Charging these vehicles requires significant power; current standards like CCS offer up to 400 kilowatts continuously with new megawatt standards promising even more capacity. The presentation underscored the need for dedicated truck-charging infrastructure as existing car-focused hardware is inadequate given stringent CO2 regulations pushing rapid electrification in heavy-duty transport sectors. Depot-based charging emerges as a primary method owing to its cost-effectiveness and controlled environment compared to public stations. However, logistical issues such as space constraints at depots pose challenges alongside non-standardized CCS port locations on trucks and risks from cable theft or collisions within tight spaces. Innovative solutions proposed include overhead-mounted chargers reducing collision risk by keeping cables off-ground and anti-theft measures like reinforced cables or dye-spraying mechanisms that deter thieves visually marked upon tampering attempts.

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Speaker

Fabian Schmidt
Project Manager Internal Charging Infrastructure
Daimler Truck AG
Germany

Markus Schiller
ZEV Customer Consultant
Daimler Truck AG
Germany

Talk of session: Driving Future Trends: EV Sales, Corporate Fleet Deployment, and Charging Infrastructure in Europe

This session will explore the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, focusing on key trends in EV sales, corporate fleet electrification, and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the interplay between these critical sectors and an informed perspective on the future of EVs, highlighting the strategic actions driving growth and adoption across Europe's automotive and energy industries.

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