Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 15:37 .

RAP Presents Case Study on Smart Charging Benefits for Electrifying Freight Corridor in India, Emphasizing System Cost Reductions and Sustainability

RAP (Regulatory Assistance Project) is a global group of experts focusing on clean energy transitions, particularly in the transport sector's electrification and its interaction with the power grid. A member from RAP's Europe team presents findings from a global project examining smart charging benefits across four regions: the US, Europe, India, and China. The discussion emphasizes India's case study on electric truck charging. The presentation highlights that while electric vehicle sales are increasing globally—with China leading in electric trucks—smart charging remains crucial for sustainability and efficiency. Smart charging involves optimizing EVs' charge times to align with low electricity costs without user inconvenience, thus avoiding costly grid upgrades and better utilizing renewable energy sources like solar and wind. The Indian case study focuses on a key freight corridor between Delhi and Jaipur (~300 kilometers). ICCT has projected future growth in electric truck usage along this route. Two scenarios were modeled: one where trucks charge overnight at depots; another where they charge during off-peak traffic hours (early morning/late afternoon). These configurations impact system costs differently by affecting utility profits through optimized truck fleet charging strategies used to reduce overall system expenses. Overall, the aim is to quantify infrastructure needs for EVs/trucks by 2035-2040 across these regions using projections to identify optimal locations for chargers based on expected demand patterns. This analysis shows significant potential cost savings via smart grid use benefiting all electricity users—not just those owning EVs or trucks—thus underscoring societal advantages of electrification coupled with strategic smart-charging implementations.

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Speaker

Dr. Julia Hildermeier
Senior Associate EU
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Belgium

Talk of session: Unlocking Sustainable E-Mobility: Redefining Charging Infrastructure

Be involved in an exciting session on the future of sustainable e-mobility. We will explore the key role of charging infrastructure and its contribution to a greener future. Learn from research experts and industry leaders how battery size affects power consumption and convenience, and why we need smaller cars and more charging stations. Session topics include smart charging for a greener and cheaper grid, empowering sustainability with battery storage, AI revolutionizing fleet energy usage, and charging event optimization.The aim of this session is to provide an overview of measures to make e-mobility more sustainable when it comes to charging infrastructure and to initiate discussions between participants that will continue throughout the conference. Don't miss your chance to shape the e-mobility charging landscape of tomorrow!

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Marie Rajon Bernard
Researcher
ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation)
Germany

To Talk

Battery Size Versus Fast Charging - Key Insights From Our Electric Vehicle Simulation Analysis

Speaker

Carolina Rodrigues Poupinha
Associate Researcher
ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation)
Germany

To Talk

Speaker Introduction

Speaker

Marie Rajon Bernard
Researcher
ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation)
Germany

To Talk

Impact of Charging Infrastructures Reduced - How to Deal With the Power Demands?

Speaker

Uwe Augustat
Head of Vertical Solutions
Siemens AG
Germany

To Talk

The Power to Drive Sustainability in Company Fleets

Speaker

Florian Lüft
Head of Business Development
Univers
France

To Talk

Q&A

To Talk

Closing Remarks

Speaker

Marie Rajon Bernard
Researcher
ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation)
Germany

To Talk

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