Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 10:13 .

Electric Truck Driver Highlights Charging Infrastructure Innovations and Challenges at The Smarter E Europe 2025

The transcript from aiconver AI delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. It discusses how AI is enhancing efficiency and decision-making processes while also addressing ethical concerns such as bias prevention and fairness in deployment. The conversation acknowledges potential job displacement due to automation but highlights opportunities for new roles emerging alongside technological advancements. Continuous learning and adaptation are emphasized as crucial for individuals and organizations to keep up with rapid changes driven by AI innovations. Regulatory challenges related to privacy standards are noted as significant hurdles in broader technology implementation. In parallel, Tobias shares his experiences driving electric trucks like Volvo's FM Electric across Germany using existing car charging infrastructures due to limited truck-specific chargers. He emphasizes efficient energy use over high charging rates, noting that some trucks consume less power per kilometer than others—important for reducing dependency on frequent charges during long trips. As battery capacities increase and costs decrease, more logistics companies may adopt electric vehicles if they can operate all day without relying heavily on mid-day opportunity charges—a risk when stations might be occupied or malfunctioning. Tobias suggests destination charging at public locations could benefit operations but notes its absence currently in Europe where focus remains on building high-capacity MCS systems rather than smaller reserved overnight chargers ideal for daily preparation. Overall, the discussion underscores complexities in developing EV infrastructure tailored specifically towards larger batteries found within commercial fleets compared against passenger cars' needs; profitability considerations remain paramount amidst evolving regulatory landscapes impacting accessibility options available today versus future possibilities envisioned through innovative solutions like dual-use spaces incorporating megawatt-level capabilities designed explicitly around heavy-duty requirements unique among these vehicle categories alone!

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Talk of session: High-Power Application - How Far Can MCS Go?

This session will explore the latest advancements in high-speed megawatt charging, questioning whether current capabilities have reached their peak or if further innovation is possible. The discussions will center on megawatt charging technologies, exploring their future potential in the heavy-duty vehicle market, alongside the challenges of integrating these systems with the electricity grid and ensuring adequate capacity at charging stations.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Setting the Scene

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Sebastian Lahmann
Head of Team Implementing
National Center for Charging Infrastructure / NOW GmbH
Germany

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The Future of Megawatt Charging: Overview of MCS's Role in the Commercial Vehicle Sector

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Sven Steckhan
Senior Manager - Program Lead Charging
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Germany

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Technology, Standardization & Innovation

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Christopher Thompson
Head of Product Marketing
ABB E-Mobility GmbH
Switzerland

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Requirements for the Power Grid

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Kathrin Walz
Smart Grid Engineer
Netze BW GmbH
Germany

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Panel Discussion

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Partners & Sponsors