Recording of Thursday, May 08, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 17:43 .

Daimler Truck Unveils Electric Trucks and Megawatt Charging Systems at Eurolectric Event, Aiming to Transform Long-Haul Transport by 2030

The speaker from Daimler Truck, representing Mercedes-Benz Trucks, discussed their electric truck production at a Eurolectric event. They highlighted the diverse range of vehicles designed for applications like long-haul and distribution tasks with varying annual mileages; notably, long-haul trucks cover about 120,000 kilometers annually. The discussion emphasized emissions regulations driving European OEMs to increase sales of battery-electric (BEV) and fuel cell-powered trucks by 2030. Mercedes-Benz's portfolio includes models such as E-Actros 300/400 launched in 2021 offering up to 400 km per charge using three or four batteries respectively. The new E-Actros 600 features LFP batteries promising longevity over ten years covering approximately 1.2 million kilometers while supporting various body configurations through electrified axles replacing traditional engines. Future EV charging focuses on megawatt charging systems (MCS), capable of delivering up to 3.75 MW but initially requiring around one megawatt for road trucks like the E-Axle 600—more suited for large-scale marine or aviation uses due to high power capacity demands rather than regular trucking needs. Projections indicate that by employing smart strategies within current grid capabilities, electric trucks could consume about four percent of total renewable energy production by 2030—a significant yet manageable impact if infrastructure challenges are addressed effectively without causing peak-time overload issues via strategic MCS installation management at depots alongside cost-effective DC charger solutions despite additional onboard inverter expenses compared against AC alternatives' operational efficiencies.

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Christian Will
Project Manager Charging Infrastructure
Daimler Truck

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

Scene-Setter Presentation on Heavy-Duty Vehicles Electrification

Speaker

Gabrielle Clark
Officer - Energy Policy, Climate & Sustainability
Eurelectric

To Talk

Building a European eHDV Charging Network - Business Model and Challenges

Speaker

Dr. Till Kreft
Public Affairs Manager DACH
Milence

To Talk

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

Speaker

Judit Sueveges
e-Mobility Depot Market Segment Manager
Siemens

To Talk

Smart charging & flexibility - Managing Demand and Optimising Energy Use

Speaker

Rogier Wissink
Head of Solutions
GreenFlux

To Talk

Wrap-up and Next Steps

Speaker

Marianne Karu
Business and Communications Director
Eurelectric

To Talk

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