BMDV funds the development of fast-charging infrastructure for company cars and trucks
The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is supporting companies in building fast-charging infrastructure for cars and trucks through a new funding programme. Commercially used fast-charging points with a charging capacity of at least 50 kW will be funded as well as the required grid connection.

RWTH Aachen presents e-truck prototypes at the “ADAC Truck Grand Prix”
As part of the BMDV-funded research project “SeLv”, a modular powertrain for trucks has been developed. The “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) department of RWTH Aachen University presented different electric truck prototypes at the industrial fair of the “International ADAC Truck Grand Prix 2023” at Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack.

“Easy e-truck charging: A User Journey” and new webpage on charging infrastructure for heavy-duty battery-electric commercial vehicles published
The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure has today published the new guide entitled “Easy e-truck Charging. A User Journey at Public Charging Stations Now and in 2030“ (“Einfach E-Lkw laden. Ein User Journey an öffentlichen Ladestationen jetzt und 2030”). The publication focuses on the public charging of battery electric trucks.

Pioneers: Companies with climate-friendly commercial vehicle fleets introduce themselves
In a new website section at: klimafreundliche-nutzfahrzeuge.de (climate-friendly commercial vehicles), NOW presents companies that have already taken initial steps in converting their commercial vehicle fleets to climate-friendly drives.

BMDV invests more than one billion euros for climate-friendly trucks
Interest in funding provided by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV – Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr) for climate-friendly commercial vehicles has risen considerably. The number of applications for funding support has more than quadrupled in the current call.
