VISION mobility: Electrification of Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Event date 25 September 2018 14:30 – 15:30

Location VISION mobility IAA Nutzfahrzeuge Hannovermesse Pavillon 11, Section D

Speaker: Markus Schell, Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter, BPW

Electrification is one oft he main themes – also in the truck business. However, this requires a corresponding (charging) infrastructure and the use of electric trucks does not make sense in all segments. Discuss with industry professionals when and where e-trucks can be profitable and which kind of requirements are necessary.

Presented by: NMW FORUM FORUM – Day Partner FORUM Track Partner

Contacts

Nadine Simon

Press contact Press Officer/Public Relations focus on: special axles; agricultural running gears; telematics; human ressources/training SimonN@bpw.de +49 (0) 2262 78-1909 Nadine Simon on LinkedIn

Robin Becker

Press contact Press Officer/Public Relations focus on: 9t running gears; trailer components; e-solutions; digital solutions BeckerR@bpw.de +49 (0) 2262 78-1905 Robin Becker on LinkedIn

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