Batteries capable of fast charge are of great interest for electrification of multiple heavy-duty applications. These require many charge-discharge cycles, often high discharge power and limited tradeoff of energy density. Fast charge supports higher uptime and work rates. Nyobolt is working with partners in robotics, mining and construction to implement batteries capable of 5-10 minute full SOC charging, high cycle-life, and acceptable thermal attributes. Technology and implementation efforts will be described.

Rail is already the most climate-friendly mode of transportation, but there is still room for improvement. In Germany, one in four trains still relies on fossil fuels due to insufficient overhead line infrastructure. Hydrogen-powered trains, like the Stadler RS Zero, offer a clean, sustainable solution for non-electrified routes. This train uses a highly efficient hydrogen engine to generate electricity for the battery system, producing zero emissions. High demands on reliability and quality, essential for trains operating nearly nonstop for up to 30 years, require advanced traction systems. In this context, we introduce Stadler’s new hydrogen and battery combined train.

Cell-to-cell propagation of thermal runaway can accumulate to a catastrophic magnitude failure. This talk will present pack-level design features which prevent this propagation, including features such as thermal barriers, conductive shields, and vent gas evacuation

Battery-electric trucks are the future backbone of the transport industry—combining maximum energy efficiency with good flexibility. Daimler Truck AG has proven how capable these electric trucks can be with several global projects and products. This presentation will investigate the special needs of batteries and cells for commercial vehicles, focusing on cell chemistry and safety.

The presentation examines how charging strategies influence user-facing metrics, including State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH). The focus is on how optimised charging affects battery performance and user satisfaction. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for evaluating charging strategies are defined as the energy delivered to the battery and the charging time. The discussion emphasises balancing technical efficiency with practical user needs for a better charging experience as well as approaches to improving SOC and SOH through advanced charging algorithms. In addition, we will discuss how user needs and behavior influence the development of charging strategies and emerging technologies and their potential to further optimise charging strategies.

Integrating Elysia Battery Intelligence and with Fortescue's Fortex FMS and autonomous operation in electrified mines creates new business models, enabling ultra-low-cost, sustainable mining. By optimising battery performance to mine requirements, predicting downtime, and extending battery lifespan, advanced analytics reduce costs and energy waste. Combined with full-time autonomous operation, this approach maximises efficiency, minimises labor expenses, and ensures continuous productivity, driving the next generation of cost-effective, sustainable mining practices.

Advances in battery technology, cooled cables, cooled inlets and autonomous systems are making six-minute megawatt charging a reality for heavy-duty EVs. Grivix’s innovations, including lightweight cooled cables, cooled inlets, and automated charging systems, redefine infrastructure planning and operational efficiency. This presentation explores the timeline for deployment, technical challenges, and the transformative impact of megawatt charging on heavy-duty industries.

Immersion-cooled battery technology enhances thermal management by submerging cells in a dielectric fluid, improving battery dynamics and efficiency. Combined with high-speed Battery Management Systems (BMS), which includes Electric Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), this innovation optimises performance and ensures safety even in very high-charging and discharging rates. The integration of these technologies is key for advancing battery performance, offering higher power density, and faster charging.

Skeleton Technologies leverages ultrafast charging capabilities—under a second for SuperCapacitors and 60 seconds for SuperBatteries—and exceptional durability, exceeding 1,000,000 cycles for Supercapacitors and 50,000 for SuperBatteries. Powered by proprietary curved graphene, these solutions deliver over 2,000C for heavy-duty applications, optimising power-to-energy ratios and reducing total cost of ownership. Applications include automotive on-board stabilisation and emission reduction in vocational trucks, advancing sustainable and high-performance energy storage solutions.

With concerns on range, cost, and charging infrastructure to mass adoption of BEV heavy-duty trucks, hybrid battery powertrains offer an alternative that combines the traditional ICE with a battery to provide an intermediate step towards electrification. The electrochemistry considerations and performance requirements in cell design differs to that of BEV, which will be discussed in the various levels of hybridisation as investigated at Accelera.

Battery-electric heavy duty vehicles face very different challenges in a mining environment compared to on-road BEVs. This talk will give an overview of typical duty cycles that actual, deployed underground mining BEV fleets see, how a vehicle-battery-charger system is optimized for this type of application, and what are OEMs looking for in emerging battery technology to enable the next horizon of improvements.

Electromobility is deeply embedded in the DNA of Volvo Bus. Since the deployment of the first 100% electric buses in 2017 in Luxembourg, the continuous development of battery technologies has enabled Volvo Bus to support the national authorities in their goal of providing a 100% decarbonised public transport system by 2030. The evolution of battery capacities has significantly impacted charging strategies and opened up new horizons.

Innovate UK is working with the UK Department for Transport to invest up to £200 million in the Zero Emission HGV & Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme. The ZEHID programme is demonstrating over 350 40-44t battery electric & hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles in real world applications, with funded deployment of over 70 new infrastructure locations. The programme is highly ambitious, focusing on the heaviest vehicles and the longest routes, and including a range of duty cycles and operators. In this presentation I will share progress from the demonstrations, as well as an overview of the programme origins and ambitions.

Decarbonising the European truck fleet is essential for Europe to meet its short- and long-term climate goals. This presentation introduces the most recent developments regarding Europe's decarbonisation efforts, focusing on existing policies and regulations, available truck technologies, and the need for a pan-European charging infrastructure.