Electric Trucks Have Power: Cost Analysis of Megawatt Charging in Europe

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Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 12:49 .

Regulatory Assistance Project Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in Electrifying Europe's Freight Transport with Megawatt Charging for Electric Trucks

Dr. Julia Hildermeier and Andreas Jahn from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) discuss the challenges of electrifying transport, particularly focusing on heavy electric trucks. As truck makers shift to electric models, there will be significant additional demand on power grids and charging infrastructure along highways across Europe. The European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) mandates building out public truck charging networks starting next year, increasing both capacity and density. This expansion will lead to costs for charge point operators who connect chargers to the grid. Consequently, "charging tourism" may emerge—trucks might charge where it is cheaper due to varying electricity prices between countries like Germany and Poland. This phenomenon could create local grid impacts at these concentrated charging points while underutilizing more expensive stations elsewhere. Andreas Jahn will present an analysis that examines cost differences in megawatt charging across different European locations and propose ways to balance them for a healthy competitive market for truck charging services.

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Andreas Jahn
Senior Associate
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

Dr. Julia Hildermeier
Senior Associate EU
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

Join us for an electrifying conference session where we put the finger on the pulse of e-mobility charging. Explore how cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies are shaping sustainable transportation. Get ready to plug into the future with distinguished speakers as they dive into the following topics:The path towards cost-effective and scalable solutions for heavy-duty transportation, the intersection of cloud computing and EV charge management, charging infrastructure optimization and its implications for sustainable transportation initiatives. You will also learn about the seamless integration of charging infrastructure into the grid and the transformative potential of wireless charging technology.

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