Recording of Thursday, May 08, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2025 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 21:36 .

Eurelectric and ASEA Unveil Joint Report on Electrifying Heavy-Duty Road Transport with Clean Corridor Initiative

Gabrielle, an e-mobility policy officer with Eurelectric, emphasizes the critical role of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in reducing EU CO2 emissions. Although HDVs are less prevalent than passenger cars on roads, they account for nearly a quarter of transport emissions. While light-duty vehicle electrification is more advanced, battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption among trucks remains low at approximately 2.3%. In contrast, city buses have seen increased zero-emission registrations due to supportive policies like the EU Clean Vehicles Directive and local initiatives such as low-emission zones. Challenges include high initial costs and insufficient grid infrastructure for necessary charging stations catering to long-haul trucking operations that depend heavily on public fast-charging networks. The European Commission's regulatory frameworks aim to provide investment certainty by setting CO2 reduction targets and promoting alternative fuel infrastructure along key corridors. Eurelectric collaborates with ASEA and other stakeholders through anticipatory investments in grid connections while advocating clear political guidance from both EU-level authorities and national regulators. A joint report highlights differences between Eurolectric’s focus on traffic flows versus ASEA’s emphasis on refueling station locations along key routes within clean transport corridor initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation solutions across Europe.

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Speaker

Gabrielle Clark
Officer - Energy Policy, Climate & Sustainability
Eurelectric

Talk of session: Powering the Future of Freight: Integrating Electric HDVs into the Grid

Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) play a vital role in Europe's transport and logistics sector, ensuring the movement of goods and services across the continent. As the transition to electric heavy-duty vehicles (eHDVs) accelerates, integrating these high-energy demand assets into the power system presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The deployment of high-power charging hubs will place unprecedented pressure on the electricity grid, requiring significant investments in grid reinforcement, smart energy management, and cross-sector coordination. At the same time, intelligent charging strategies, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions, and flexible demand management could turn eHDVs into a valuable asset for grid stability. Successfully electrifying HDVs will require close collaboration between charge point operators (CPOs), distribution system operators (DSOs), and vehicle manufacturers to align infrastructure development with evolving market needs. This session, part of the Eurelectric EVision Business Hub, will explore how to address these challenges and seize opportunities to secure a stable and efficient energy transition.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcoming and Polling

Speaker

Marianne Karu
Business and Communications Director
Eurelectric

To Talk

Vehicle Technology & Energy Demand - How eHDVs Impact Grid Requirements

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Building a European eHDV Charging Network - Business Model and Challenges

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Grid and charging infrastructure solutions - How to Enable High-Power eHDV Charging

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Smart charging & flexibility - Managing Demand and Optimising Energy Use

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Wrap-up and Next Steps

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