Roadmap to Electrifying Logistics Fleets: Technical Solutions and Economic Benefits

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Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 12:50 .

Electrification of Logistics Fleets: Overcoming Challenges and Building Future-Oriented Charging Infrastructure

The document discusses the challenges and developments in electrifying logistics fleets, drawing parallels with earlier concerns about electric cars. Key issues include range anxiety, limited truck options, inadequate charging infrastructure for trucks compared to passenger vehicles, long charging times, and uncertainties over energy sources like hydrogen versus electricity. The text argues that many of these problems will be resolved within five years based on past experiences with car electrification. A significant focus is on integrating e-trucks into a comprehensive energy ecosystem at depots involving photovoltaic systems (PV), battery storage, charge point management, and ensuring high uptime for chargers due to economic considerations. BayWa r.e., recognizing increasing demand since last year for solutions in this area, developed "Future-Oriented Charging Infrastructure," offering tailored roadmaps including planning costs and savings potential while optimizing routes through back-end support. An example from Finsterwalde Transport illustrates practical implementation steps such as charger installation and site preparation for future expansions toward sustainable logistics operations.

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Adrien Schwane
Head of eMobility
BayWa r.e. Operation Services GmbH
Germany

This session will explore the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, focusing on key trends in EV sales, corporate fleet electrification, and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the interplay between these critical sectors and an informed perspective on the future of EVs, highlighting the strategic actions driving growth and adoption across Europe's automotive and energy industries.

Further Talks of this session:

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Robert Fisher
Principal - EV
SBD Automotive Germany GmbH
Germany

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Sjors Martens
Chief Commercial Officer
Eco-Movement
The Netherlands

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Fabian Schmidt
Project Manager Internal Charging Infrastructure
Daimler Truck AG
Germany

Markus Schiller
ZEV Customer Consultant
Daimler Truck AG
Germany

To Talk

Speaker

John Murray
Head of EVs
LCP Delta
United Kingdom

To Talk

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