Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 9:28 .

Transdev's Transition Manager Erica Simpson Highlights Collaborative Efforts Towards Zero Emissions and Grid Integration in The Netherlands.

Erica Simpson, Transition Manager for Transdev The Netherlands, discusses the company's commitment to sustainability and zero emissions in public transport. Operating across 19 countries with a significant presence in the Netherlands, Transdev manages various transportation services including buses and ambulances. With an expanding fleet of electric vehicles—expected to reach around 900 by year-end—and substantial grid capacity usage (68 megawatts), they are positioned as medium-to-large electricity consumers. Since starting with 50 electric buses in 2016, their growth has been exponential due to strategic collaborations with Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Erica highlights challenges such as fragmented regional DSOs leading to complex negotiations and emphasizes flexibility in contracts alongside data sharing for effective collaboration. To address these issues, Transdev employs operational systems using machine learning for efficient vehicle management while exploring partnerships for infrastructure investments and renewable energy integration. They advocate industry-wide cooperation through pilots/tests and regulatory support focusing on quality data sharing.

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Speaker

Erica Simpson
Transition Manager Zero Emissions
Transdev The Netherlands
The Netherlands

Talk of session: Innovation & Digitalization

The European Commission estimates that network operators will need to invest at least 170 billion euros in network digitalization and intelligence by 2030. Disruptive AI and GenAI technologies, digital twins and 5G are transforming society and redesigning our ecosystems at an exponential and unstoppable rate. This session will feature a critical discussion on the future of European innovation and industry, focusing on the implementation of these emerging technologies and their role in shaping the next phase of industrial transformation. Experts from various sectors will explore key topics such as the challenges and opportunities in network investment, the transformative effects of digitalization and AI, and collaborative approaches to addressing implementation challenges.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha
Chairman
ETIP SNET
Portugal

To Talk

Keynote Speech

Speaker

Dr. Vincent Berrutto
Head of Unit
European Commission
Belgium

To Talk

The DSO's Perspective

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David Steenmeijer
Data Science and AI Specialist
ENEXIS NETBEHEER B.V.
The Netherlands

To Talk

Digital Transformation in the Energy Sector: New Technologies and Innovations

Speaker

Dr. Anna Gorczyca-Goraj
Senior R&D
ENTSO-E
Poland

To Talk

Point of View Manufacturers

Speaker

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Panel Discussion

To Talk

Partners & Sponsors