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The electrification of commercial road transport and shipping comes with unique challenges, but how can we overcome them? Shell’s Aleid van der Wiel, Head of Public eMobility and Power, shares her insights in a Q&A with MobilityPlaza in the article below. ⚡ Central to the conversation is Shell’s first-ever 1MW dual charger - an innovation designed to tackle slow charging speeds and fragmented infrastructure, enabling fast, reliable dual-charging for trucks and marine vessels in the Netherlands.  🌍 It’s also a critical step toward establishing a global Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standard, which could help scale electrification and drive these sectors toward a lower-carbon future. As Aleid says: "We see tomorrow’s progress as today’s job.”  Read more to explore how innovation is driving the future of transport.  #EnergyTransition #eMobility #ElectricTrucks    Cautionary note: https://lnkd.in/gi_wDYdR   

The advancements in charging road vehicles will also significantly influence the charging of battery-powered systems in railway transport. Whether it's manual charging or fully automated high-power charging – bring your applications to Stäubli for a challenge. Safety, reliability, power.

Commercial fleets could become energy storage assets, delivering greater energy flexibility but also offering commercial operators the chance to make money by selling energy back to the grid. Rolf Bienert, managing and technical director at OpenADR Alliance, asks whether commercial vehicle electrification is viable in his latest article for Transport Operator: https://lnkd.in/epevFtTZ #ElectricVehicles #BidirectionalCharging #V2G #EVs #gridflexibility #energyflexibility

🚚⚡ Exciting news in the world of sustainable logistics! Shell has just unveiled a new game-changing innovation at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam—a Megawatt Charging Station (MWC) for electric trucks! This is not just any charger; it's set to revolutionize how we power our fleets, allowing a Volvo truck with a 540kWh battery to charge fully in less than an hour. Now that's fast! Having had the chance to experience electric vehicle charging conveniences and inconveniences firsthand, I'm amazed at how this kind of rapid technology could solve many logistical headaches. Integrating this power into a micro-grid powered by 3,600 solar panels is an impressive feat, balancing sustainability with the high energy demands of modern transportation. However, it's essential to consider all options, as the industry's needs are diverse. Strategies vary widely, with companies like Daimaker Trucks incorporating electric models and others exploring hydrogen or swappable batteries. What are your thoughts on this technological diversification? Do you think rapid charging solutions like the MWC will edge out other technologies, or is there room for all in our greener future? Let’s engage in a conversation about the future of transport and energy. Share your views on whether electric or hydrogen holds the key to sustainable trucking. 🌍🔋🚛 #SustainableTransport #GreenEnergy #ElectricVehicles #Logistics #Innovation #TechnologyTrends #Shell #VolvoTrucks #DaimlerTrucks

Check out Shana Patadia's great article in Smart Energy International that explains how learnings from the sharing economy can help accelerate fleet electrification. #SmartEnergy #Electrification #SharingEconomy #fleetevs #ev https://lnkd.in/ebqy5qmV

E-mobility is set to significantly impact the energy transition, offering more than just climate-neutral driving; the batteries of electric vehicles can serve as temporary energy storage. This doesn’t only impact vehicle owners, but can also benefit the grid, making it more flexible. Power2Drive Europe, a major exhibition for charging infrastructure and e-mobility, will showcase the latest technologies and discuss necessary regulatory changes for bidirectional charging at its conference. Check out how vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-building, and vehicle-to-grid solutions work and how they are changing the world of electrification for the better: https://hubs.ly/Q02DrXv20 . . . . #Electrification #Qmerit #QmeritCertified #EVBattery #BidirectionalCharging

🔋 Revolutionizing Fleet Electrification with Carbon-Free Charging! 🌱 Duke Energy Corporation has taken a bold step in fleet sustainability with the launch of its Fleet Mobility Microgrid in Mount Holly, NC. This groundbreaking facility integrates renewable energy sources like solar power and battery storage to support carbon-free charging for EVs of all sizes—from light-duty pickups to heavy-duty Class 8 trucks. 🌟 Key Highlights: - First-of-its-kind carbon-neutral charging solution for commercial fleets. - Partnership with Electrada and Daimler Truck North America. - Focus on reliability, sustainability, and decarbonized logistics. This innovative microgrid showcases the future of fleet mobility, blending clean energy with cutting-edge technology to empower businesses to achieve their sustainability goals. How do you see carbon-free charging shaping the future of logistics? #FleetElectrification #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #EVCharging #Innovation

Electric vehicles are driving a significant shift in the transport sector towards a more #sustainable and #environment_friendly future. Their impact on infrastructure and consumer behavior, along with advancements in technology, are reshaping the way people move from place to place. As governments, automakers, and consumers continue to adopt electric transportation, we can anticipate a rapid transition from traditional fossil fuel vehicles to electric mobility. With continued research and development, as well as the growing use of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles are set to play a crucial role in the transportation industry in the coming years. https://lnkd.in/gXaUs_F9

The largest impediment to #electricvehicle fleets - #trucks, #buses, #lightcommercial service vehicles -, is the #charginginfrastructure and the capacity of the #energygrid. I am proud to share Siemens’ launch of #Depot360, providing all the elements needed to accelerate #fleetelectrification, from zero-upfront investment solutions for vehicles, charging and #renewable site power (solar&battery), consultation and financing to depot design and construction, to #AIdriven operations that ensures vehicles are charged at all times, optimizing fleet routes and minimizing #energy spend. https://lnkd.in/edzkpHRN

Schneider Electric has joined forces with Stagecoach Bus to help the UK’s largest transport operator decarbonise its bus fleet. #energytransition