Over three days, representatives from the MACBETH Project participated in the EVS38 symposium held in Gothenburg, Sweden, a flagship event this year centred on Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) for heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) transport.
Beyond the technical discussions and innovations presented, the MACBETH Project emphasised a crucial message: Research and innovation play a vital role in accelerating the adoption of advanced charging technologies and enhancing knowledge within transport communities to achieve zero carbon neutrality. However, this progress hinges on strong collaboration across sectors.
The project was prominently featured during the session “Powering Zero-Emission Freight: Insights from Cross-European Collaboration” held on Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:30. This session addressed the critical challenge of scaling up charging infrastructure for heavy trucks to meet climate goals. Project partners Frances Sprei (Chalmers University of Technology) , Patrick Plötz (Fraunhofer Institute), and project coordinator Yancho Todorov (VTT), highlighted the importance of European collaboration, shared real-world data, and showcased megawatt charging pilot projects that can support Sweden and the wider EU in accelerating the transition to zero-emission freight transport.
Building upon early MCS learnings and experiences from Sweden, supported by Gunnar Ohlin (Lindholmen Science Park), and leveraging large-scale pilot demonstrations with well-known industry partners, MACBETH is paving the way for a scalable fast-charging infrastructure throughout Europe.
The EVS38 symposium underscored that the future of sustainable heavy-duty transport depends not only on technological breakthroughs but also on ongoing collaboration among research institutions, industry stakeholders, and policymakers. The MACBETH Project continues to champion this collaborative approach as it drives progress toward a carbon-neutral transport ecosystem.