Agenda
The electric truck battery of the future
Date: Monday, 24th June 2024
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
Moderator:
- Megan Lampinen, Editor-at-large, Automotive World
Panel:
- Andrius Žukauskas, Head of E-mobility – Sales, Girteka
- Michal Pawlik, Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Manager, REE Automotive
Vehicle electrification is leading the way in the European road freight’s charge towards a zero-emission future. However, much depends on whether advances in battery technology can make the electric truck a viable solution across multiple applications.
- What is the current status of battery technology in Europe’s electric heavy truck fleets?
- How must battery range and cost evolve to unlock widespread adoption of electric trucks?
- Which battery technologies are likely to dominate the push towards heavy truck electrification?
- How will the burgeoning demand for electric passenger vehicles impact battery materials supply to the truck industry?
The H2-ICE route to decarbonizing truck fleets
Date: Tuesday, 25th June 2024
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
Moderator:
- Markus Kaufmann, Partner, Roland Berger
Panel:
- Hussein Basma, Heavy-Duty Vehicles Associate Researcher, ICCT
- Pierre Steffen, Business Development Manager, KEYOU
- David Bennet, Senior Business Development Manager, Ricardo
As the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry grapples with the high upfront costs, technological challenges, and unfamiliarity of vehicle electrification, the hydrogen ICE (H2-ICE) is emerging as a viable option for operators looking to de-risk their move away from diesel.
- What is the size of the H2-ICE truck market in Europe, and what are its medium- and long-term prospects?
- How do the cost and performance of the H2-ICE compare with diesel, battery electric, and fuel cell alternatives?
- What impact does H2-ICE production have on existing manufacturing processes and supply chains?
- What are the main challenges to H2-ICE adoption, and what is the industry doing to overcome them?
The role of biogas in Europe’s road freight revolution
Date: Wednesday, 26th June 2024
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
Moderator:
- Walter Pfeifer, Partner, Roland Berger
Panel:
- Ross Mclean, Global Head of Transport Development, DHL
- Niels de Regt, Manager Business Development, Nordsol
In recent years, biogas has become a viable fuel option for Europe’s commercial vehicle industry as it transitions from diesel ahead of upcoming strict emissions standards. However, whether it will be a long-term solution to road freight decarbonization efforts remains to be seen.
- What are the leading gas solutions for heavy trucks, and how do they differ in cost and operational performance?
- How do biogas solutions compare to diesel, H2-ICE, battery electric, and fuel cell heavy truck alternatives?
- For which road freight applications is biogas best suited?
- What are the main challenges to the widespread adoption of biogas-powered trucks, and how can they be overcome?
Understanding the software-defined truck
Date: Thursday, 27th June 2024
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
Moderator:
- Konstantin Shirokinskiy, Partner, Roland Berger
Panel:
- Hendrik Kramer, CEO, FERNRIDE
- Roger Ordman, Executive Vice President, Business Development, Aurora Labs
- Tobias Fieger, Global Business Development Manager, Automotive, RTI
The software-defined truck has the potential to revolutionize the driving experience and is seen by many as a solution to Europe’s driver shortage. However, in an industry laser-focused on the total cost of ownership (TCO), the software-defined truck’s financial benefits will likely dictate its acceptance by fleet operators.
- What is the software-defined truck?
- What are the main benefits of the software-defined truck to Europe’s fleet operators, and how do the technologies impact TCO?
- Can the software-defined truck be a genuine solution to Europe’s worsening driver shortage?
- How will the software-defined truck evolve over the next decade beyond?
The future of heavy truck safety in Europe
Date: Friday, 28th June 2024
Format: Virtual panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour
Moderator:
- Will Girling, Journalist – Business and Technology, Automotive World
Panel:
- Martin Mayer, Head of PS ADAS and Electronics, ZF
- Andrew Pick, Business Director – Track Test Systems, AB Dynamics
- Ashley Patton, Chief Engineer – ADAS, HORIBA MIRA
From July 2024, all new trucks sold in the EU must comply with the updated General Safety Regulations (GSR), which require a wide range of mandatory advanced safety features. The EU estimates the new regulations will save more than 25,000 lives by 2038, representing a giant step in its long-term goal of zero deaths on European roads by 2050.
- What are the key objectives of GSR, and how will the new regulations impact the EU’s road freight sector?
- Are Europe’s truck manufacturers and suppliers on track to meet GSR deadlines, and will all European countries adhere to the new regulations?
- Which of the mandatory safety requirements will prove most challenging to implement?
- How will the new legislative framework impact the cost of heavy trucks?
Knowledge Partners
HORIBA MIRA
HORIBA MIRA is a global provider of automotive engineering, research and test services, with over 75 years’ experience in developing some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. We work in collaboration with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers around the world, providing comprehensive support for technology development, integration and verification through to full-vehicle development and certification.
Our vision is to positively influence every journey in the world and our engineers are utilising the latest test facilities and simulation tools to improve lives by making journeys safer, cleaner and smarter.
We have been at the forefront of hybrid and electric vehicle systems solutions for over ten years. Our experts work with customers in the latest areas of vehicle electrification development, providing engineering and test consultancy from concept design through to final validation, to propel our customers’ energy-efficient electric and hybrid vehicle products into the marketplace.
RTI
RTI provides the leading communication framework for E/E and SDVs. Connext Drive is the first platform-independent ASIL-D certified framework and is used by many of the top automotive companies to develop and run their next-generation vehicles. RTI software runs 2,000+ mission-critical systems including 250+ autonomous vehicle programs.
Roland Berger
Roland Berger, founded in 1967, is the only leading global consultancy of German heritage and European origin. With 2,400 employees working from 35 countries, we have successful operations in all major international markets.
Our 52 offices are located in the key global business hubs. The consultancy is an independent partnership owned exclusively by 230 Partners.
