Join the AEVETO Cluster online in this exciting session on how to overcome barriers for scalable Megawatt Charging Solutions in Europe on May 30th!
This session, hosted by ALICE in collaboration with the AEVETO Cluster and the 2Zero Partnership, will explore the vital role of Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) infrastructure in decarbonizing heavy-duty road transport. By enabling ultra-fast charging (up to 80% of a truck’s battery in 30 minutes during mandatory breaks), MCS addresses key challenges such as operational inefficiency on long-haul routes and the current limitations of existing charging networks.
The webinar will provide an overview of key European initiatives supporting the testing of MCS technology and innovative EV tools in real-world long-haul logistics scenarios, followed by an interactive discussion with major players on current needs, challenges, and operational experiences from a multi-stakeholder point of view. Input collected during the session and through surveys and follow-up interviews will be shared to participants in subsequent workshops and used to inform ongoing work and future planning.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
- Welcome and session introduction – Fernando Liesa (ALICE)
- State of play on MCS technology – Existing AFIR regulation and funding opportunities
- 2Zero Partnership objectives and current projects – Lucie Beaumel (EGVIAfor2Zero)
- FLEXMCS project presentation – Omar Hegazy (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
- MACBETH project presentation – Yancho Todorov (VTT Technical Research Center)
- Define stakeholder needs on the exploitation of MCS – Alice Scotti (ALICE)
- Interactive discussion and Q&A on operational challenges and pain points – moderated by Alice Scotti (ALICE)
- Closing – Fernando Liesa (ALICE)
This webinar is designed for ALICE members but it’s open to all interested parties, including stakeholders from industry, academia, public authorities, and research projects engaged in logistics innovation and sustainability. It is particularly relevant for those involved in fleet management, grid operations, infrastructure planning, and EU-funded research initiatives.