Integrated Truck Charging: Challenges & Solutions Towards Zero-Emission Freight

Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 6:22 .

Challenges and Innovations in the Heavy-Duty Charging Market

The heavy-duty charging market faces significant challenges, primarily centered around technical and operational complexities alongside substantial capital expenditure (CapEx). Integrating electric trucks into logistics operations requires sophisticated route planning and navigation of extensive system landscapes, complicating overall strategy and execution. Effective transport and fleet management relies on adhering to regulations governing driving and resting times, with advanced route planning optimizing schedules and costs based on factors like traffic and vehicle capacity. A proposed solution includes an in-house reservation platform to streamline charging station access, ensuring efficient alignment of driver resting times with charging requirements. Additionally, 'charging as a service' initiatives are being introduced, allowing logistics providers to reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO) by offering integrated packages for charging infrastructure and truck usage based on a fixed fee. Collaborations among companies like MAN and UNDRIVE Infrastructure aim to expand charging solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and accessibility for logistics operations.

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Speaker

Christian Adolph
Senior Innovation Manager
E.ON Group Innovation GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: Building the Backbone of Electric Freight, From Depots to Highways

The electrification of heavy-duty transport is more than just a goal - the transformation is already underway. But scaling up also means having to solve the big challenges: How can we build charging networks that keep pace with fleet electrification without overburdening grids or budgets? What innovations in AI, energy storage and smart infrastructure can turn today's pilot projects into tomorrow's industry standard? And how can OEMs, logistics operators and energy providers align their strategies to make zero-emission freight profitable rather than just possible? From truck manufacturers and charge point operators to logistics innovators and energy experts, this dynamic panel brings together the leaders driving change. We will dive into the real-world solutions making an impact now, like modular charging hubs that grow with demand, fleets and energy optimization solutions powered by AI and smart grid integration that cuts costs and boosts reliability. We will also ask the hard questions: Where are the gaps in collaboration, technology or policy that could slow progress, and how do we close these gaps?

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