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Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 31:36 .

Efficient Grid Use Through Depot Charging and Cost-Reflective Pricing Highlighted as Key to Addressing Grid Impact from Electric Vehicle Charging

The discussion revolves around the impact of "charging tourism" on power grids and the often-overlooked potential of depot charging. Julia and Andreas from the Regulatory Assistance Project draw parallels between fuel tourism in places like Luxembourg and current electric vehicle (EV) charging issues, noting that efficient grid use via smart charging is crucial for reducing costs across systems, consumers, and environmental impacts. Depot charging for vehicles such as delivery trucks or buses offers significant flexibility due to their long stationary periods at depots. Smart charging involves two critical aspects: pricing signals and planning. Cost-reflective pricing incentivizes EV users to optimize their consumption by aligning with cheaper energy prices during off-peak hours. However, this requires regulated implementation which varies by region. Regarding infrastructure regulation in Europe, setting targets for member states to build capacity is a significant step forward but presents challenges given the different time horizons required for transport demand forecasting versus power grid planning. Coordination between transport stakeholders and energy market planners is essential to align projections with investment plans effectively. Finally, addressing bottlenecks within grids necessitates immediate action rather than waiting decades-long timelines typical of high-voltage megawatt-level planning needed for extensive electrification efforts.

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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.

Further Talks of this session:

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Raphaël Héliot
Policy Officer
AVERE - The European Association for Electromobility
Belgium

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Andreas Jahn
Senior Associate
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

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

To Talk

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Fabio Bottoni
Specialist Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
Italy

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Ella-Lovise Hammervold Rørvik
Machine Learning Engineer
Aneo AS
Norway

To Talk

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Matthias Suttner
Director Charging Hardware
The Mobility House GmbH
Germany

To Talk

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Thomas Würz
Head of Wireless Power Transfer
Siemens AG
Germany

To Talk

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