Member of the Board of Management Daimler Truck AG, Mitglied im nationalen Wasserstoffrat
Without #charging infrastructure, decarbonizing transport will not work. Thus it’s great that Milence – our joint venture with TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group – has just opened its first truck charging hub in Thuringia, Germany, at the “Hermsdorfer Kreuz”. The hub will have four CCS charging stations with up to 400 kW, which can be used by truck fleet operators regardless of the vehicle brand (of course, they are particularly pleased to charge Mercedes-Benz trucks 😉). However, this is just a small step. We need much more momentum from all stakeholders involved. Because right now, infrastructure still is the bottleneck of decarbonization. The way I see it, we must link the CO2 reduction targets directly to the infrastructure build-up and the economic viability for our customers. Otherwise, commercial vehicle manufacturers will pay extreme penalties. Not because our zero-emission vehicles are not ready – they totally are – but because the required infrastructure is not in place. Ultimately, these penalties would make transport more expensive – and slow down economic growth. It is time to act. Now. #TruckChargingNeeded #Transformation #Sustainability #Infrastructure #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving
Dr. Andreas Gorbach - aral pulse will have circa 30 EV truck charging sites operational by the end of this year in Germany, with many more planned next year. Including mega watt charging locations in 2025. With kWh offtake commitments from fleets and companies like Daimler Trucks, it would provide even more confidence to invest in more EV charging infrastructure. Partnerships with commitments can really make a difference here and help cut through the chicken and egg dynamic. We are 100% open for doing more business.
Dennis Evans
2w
The UK govt should not consider any penalties for CV Manufacturers or their customers until they have successfully implemented their obligations this includes planning & support not only for charging infrastructure but also:- 1. 3 8-35GW manufacturing plants 2. Battery Storeage plans & facilities 3. Battery recycling operations 4. Battery exchange facilities 5. 10-12 strategic FreightPorts/Energy Innovation Hubs developed & located on redundant car factories eg Swindon, Bridgend. Luton, Hailwood, Sunderland, Browns Lane, Castle Bromwich, Dagenham 6. Regeneration of wind wave project in South Wales 7. Development of academic cooperation & coordination for research & reporting of EV & CO2 reduction performance over time 8. Integrated recycling of ICE vehicles as part of sub Euro 4 scrapping plan 9. Cancellation of planned ZEV penalties 10. Published plan for replacement fuel duty recovery on EV When this is accomplished we can discuss penalties NOT before
Tobias Wagner when do we get the first test video from there?
Oliver Nee
1w
We are here to assist Dr. Andreas Gorbach first delivering 600kW on our public #bavarian station in #leipheim next step 1MW and we are keen to develop more truckcharging facilities with our breathtaking technology powered by eLoaded https://maps.app.goo.gl/aorVNx1XYrNH61RF8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
TelioEV
1w
Congratulations on the opening of the first truck charging hub in Thuringia! This is a great step towards decarbonizing transport and reducing emissions. We completely agree that infrastructure is the bottleneck of decarbonization and we need more momentum from all stakeholders involved. Linking CO2 reduction targets directly to infrastructure build-up and economic viability for customers is a smart approach. Let's keep pushing for more charging infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Laerzio T.
2w
Really true Dr. Andreas Gorbach. Commercial vehicle manufacturers are ready with zero-emission vehicles – the technology is here. But without the necessary infrastructure, penalties and increased costs could hinder progress and economic growth. Acting now to expand infrastructure ensures a more sustainable, affordable, and efficient future for the transport industry. Energy distribution must prioritize high-capacity grid upgrades and localized renewable energy integration to support the growing demand for EV charging infrastructure. Efficient load balancing and smart grid technology are essential to prevent bottlenecks and ensure reliability. Let’s build momentum together!
Dr. Andreas Gorbach Milence needs to be an enabler for e-trucks in this part of the world, just as Tesla’s charging Infrastructure drove early adoption of eCars in the US. On an unrelated note, the eActros and its ICE siblings qualify as the best looking CVs ever produced.
Retired Senior Executive - Automotive Industry.
2wI am afraid it is not just the lack of infrastructure that is holding back early adoption. The TCO remains far from competitive compared to Euro6 ICE vehicles for HGV 26tonne + applications. Finance options, residual values, insurance, all require serious consideration. Governments are in no position to penalise OEM’s for non achievement of targets until the requisite infrastructure is available. Achieving Net Zero for HGV units will be a long , complicated and expensive process.