Insights

Innovation 4 min read

September 14 2023

Smart Energy Hubs: the missing link in Europe’s mission to sustainable road transport

In the battle against climate change, two critical fronts are emerging: the transition to renewable energy sources and the decarbonisation of transportation. New battery electric trucks are the driving force of the road transport transition. Meanwhile, the transition towards more connected renewables and electric trucks could be hampered if grid infrastructure investments do not keep up. The solution? Smart energy hubs along highways that integrate multiple renewable energy resources, storage devices, and consumption points using advanced controls, communication, and data analytics. The goal would be to improve energy efficiency, optimise energy management, reduce costs, and enhance grid reliability. This article explores the status quo and what is needed to accelerate both the energy and transport transitions, while explaining how data sharing drives Europe towards a sustainable future.

Policy 3 min read

September 8 2023

Sustainable Road Transport: why battery electric trucks lead the charge

The transportation industry has been going through a transformation, due to the growing demand for more sustainable solutions. Within this sector, battery electric trucks have emerged proving to be a game changer in terms of efficiency, environmental impact and technological advancements. This article delves into the advantages of battery electric trucks highlighting efficiency, utilization of green energy sources, OEM development, and the importance of interoperability and data storage.

People 1 min read

February 2 2023

Luis Hurtado charges ahead: ‘We are pushing the industry’

In the fast-moving world of e-mobility, Luis Hurtado is singularly well suited to work with charging technology and innovation at Milence. From initial studies in electrical engineering at home in Colombia, he continued with master’s and PhD studies at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. Since then, he has worked with power systems and over the past four years with e-mobility.

Innovation 3 min read

January 25 2023

Why battery-electric trucks?

We answer some of the most common questions about battery-electric heavy-duty trucks

Innovation 5 min read

December 6 2022

The basics of truck charging

As the transport industry goes electric, there are new concepts and terms that drivers and transport companies will need to know. Familiar phrases like litres/100km will be replaced by kilowatt-hours/km, or kWh/km. The price per litre of diesel will eventually no longer matter; you’ll start looking at the price for a kWh of electricity. Concepts like fuel efficiency will be left in the past as energy efficiency becomes king.

Innovation 1 min read

December 6 2022

How we will build our network

As part of our mission to accelerate and support the transition to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in Europe, our network rollout strategy focuses on building confidence and trust in the market.

People 1 min read

October 20 2022

Meet the team: Leo Jordaan

Meet Leo Jordaan, our Director of Asset Management, who is responsible for making sure our charge points and other facilities are always reliable and accessible.

People 1 min read

August 26 2022

Meet the team: Roel Vissers

Meet Roel Vissers, our Director of Strategic Partnerships & Public Affairs, whose role will be key in making sure that CV Charging Europe is working with the right partners in different industries and countries.