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LOGISTICS TERMINALS E-MOBILITY ASSESSMENT

ACCESS TO CHARGING WILL BE ONE OF THE KEY CHALLENGES IN THE ROLL-OUT OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS

One key challenge in the roll-out of electric trucks is to secure access to charging. The charging need differs between transport segments, where depot charging overnight with relatively low power will be the primary source for energy. However, some use cases and truck configurations will require charging also during the day.

Fortos have developed a three-step approach to forecast the future energy and effect demand at a specific site. The outcome of the assessment can be used in dialogues with grid owners, but it also serves as input in evaluating the future charging business in terms of required charger investments, utilization, and pricing.