Registration and Morning Tea
Welcome & Chairperson's Opening Address
Nils Poel, Head of Market Affairs, CLEPA - European Association of Automotive
Suppliers
Session1: Building a European Industry Chain for Transportation Decarbonization Initiatives
Keyote: On the road to zero emissions with Renault Trucks
● Battery Electric as favored option: Full Range. 100 % Electro. Widest electric range in Europe - from 3,07 to 44 tonnes
● 360-degree consulting approach on the journey towards decarbonization
Tassilo von Domarus, Head of E-Mobility, Renault Trucks Germany
Keynote: 5 Years of Volvo Trucks Electric Know-how! What are Our Takeaways for The German Market?
Benjamin Schiebler, Head of E-Mobility, Volvo Trucks
Keynote: Policy and Market Collaboration: Building an Enabling EV Ecosystem
Samuel Dixon, Policy Manager, Climate Group
Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition
Panel Discussion:
Amid "systematic competition" from China, What Actions Have OEMs and Stakeholders Taken to Build the xEV Supply Chain, and What Further Steps are Needed?
● What specific types of "systematic" competition are European xEV OEMs encountering from Chinese manufacturers, and what insights can be shared?
● How can OEMs manage the dynamics of competition and collaboration with Tier 1 suppliers?
● What hardware and software solutions are needed to build the xEV supply chain?
● How can resources from traditional ICE vehicle suppliers be utilized for a swift, profitable transition?
● Which sectors need urgent financial investment to accelerate the move to decarbonized vehicles?
● In what ways can innovative technologies and startups be supported to foster industry growth?
Moderator
s Dennis Roman Gallus, Principal, Advanced Technology Center, Roland Berger GmbH
panelists:
s Nils Poel, Head of Market Affairs, CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers
s Arturo Pérez de Lucia, General Manager, AEDIVE, Spain, and VP of AVERE
sNicolas Kauer, Director | Automotive Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon
Panel Discussion:
How to Enhance Collaboration Among OEMs, Battery Makers, and Charging Operators for Rapid, Sustainable Development of xEV Industry?
● What performance expectations do OEMs, battery manufacturers, and charging infrastructure operators have for each other in their collaborations?
● What common challenges arise during collaboration, and how are they being addressed?
● How can each party work together on batteries to lower costs and ensure adequate range?
● Which areas in their partnerships need immediate solutions to unlock new market opportunities?
● What recent technological advancements require collaborative attention for industry growth?
Moderator:
s Marco Dargel,
Partner -
Autonomous
Mobility, P3
Panelists:
s Dennis Roman Gallus, Principal, Senior Project Manager, Advanced Technology Center,Roland Berger GmbH
s Michael Gotthelf, Vice President Commercial, Elli - A Brand of the Volkswagen Group
s Christoph Ebersdorfer,Regional Sales Manager D-A-CH, XCharge Europe GmbH
s Daniel Ratto, Senior Project Manager, Irdeto B.V.
Keynote: How to Align Policy Goals with Market and Value Vhain Realities for Electric Vehicles: a View of the European Vehicle Manufacturers
Maria Linkova-Nijs, Executive Head of Policy and Strategy, European Automobile
Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)
Networking Luncheon
Session 2: xEV R&D Status and Trends – Essential for Localization
Keynote: How to Successfully Deliver Chinese EVs to European Customers
Jochen Tüting, Managing Director, Chery Europe GmbH
Keynote: Successful Case of Streamlined xEV Industry Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Dennis Clerkefors, Senior Director – Automotive, DSV
Keynote: Mature Applications of V2G/V2H Technology
· How to design the innovation V2G charger with V2H function
· How to help V2G charger supplier with the best building block module for flexible integration
Christopher Lu, EMEA Vice President, Infypower Electric GmbH
Panel Discussion:
Enhancing Communication: The Current R&D Landscape and Technological Advances in xEV
(Passenger Cars)
● Should OEMs prioritize R&D for traditional vehicles or xEVs? How can achieve a balance?
● How can quickly adjust the xEV product line, including BEVs and PHEVs?
● What policies and support are essential for local automakers in xEV R&D?
● How to align shareholder investment with sales goals?
● How can local OEMs showcase technological and cultural strengths in xEV R&D against low-cost Chinese competition?
● What xEV models are favored by consumers, and how can OEMs fulfill their preferences?
● What is the capital market's perspective on R&D for new xEV technologies, and what investment trends may emerge?
Moderator:
s Steven Van Arsdale, Autofacts Global Lead Analyst and a Senior Manager, PWC
Panelists:
s Alexander Klose, CEO, Aiways Automobile Europe GmbH
s Martin Hofstetter, Head of E-Mobility and Alternative Drivetrains Research Group, Graz University of Technology
s Jochen Tüting, Managing Director, Chery Europe GmbH
Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition
Panel Discussion:
Technical Pathways, Mass Production, Sales Strategies, and Challenges for Heavy-Duty Electric
Trucks
● Challenges and Production of Battery-based Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
● R&D Challenges and Future Plans for Fuel Cell-Based Heavy-Duty Trucks
● Demand and Willingness to Use Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks from Key Clients like Logistics and Manufacturing
● Urgent Issues in the Development of the Electric Heavy-Duty Truck Industry
● Lessons for Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks from the Popularization of Electric Buses
● Prospects for Smart Technologies in Heavy-Duty Trucks: Autonomous Driving, Lightweighting, On-the-Move Charging, etc.
Moderator:
s Nicolas Kauer, Director | Automotive Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon
Panelists:
s Michael Voll, Vice President – MAN Transport Solutions, MAN Truck & Bus SE
s Dennis Clerkefors,Senior Director – Automotive, DSV
s Maynie Yang, Associate, Commercial Transport, BloombergNEF
s Benjamin Schiebler, Head of E-Mobility, Volvo Trucks
Session 3: Enhancing xEV Sales - Intelligent Systems for Consumer Engagement
Keynote: AI-powered Engineering for Competitive EV Development
Martin Hofstetter, Head of E-Mobility and Alternative Drivetrains Research Group, Graz University of Technology
Keynote: P3 ADAS Benchmarking: Insights from Latest ADAS Testing in China and Europe: Differentiators and Market Opportunities for Local VS Global ADAS Stacks
Marco Dargel, Partner - Autonomous Mobility, P3
Panel Discussion:
Autonomous Driving – The Latest Hot Technologies and Consumer Feedback
● Global trends in Autonomous Driving technology and Europe's progress
● Can Electric Trucks be the first to achieve level 4 autonomous driving?
● Which ADAS technologies do passenger EV owners prefer, and what features do they use now?
● What cost pressures does Autonomous Driving face, and what is the current financing situation?
● How does the capital market view Autonomous Driving technology investments?
● How can Europe achieve leapfrog development in ADAS?
Moderator:
s Martin Cardell,Partner at EY Consulting | Future Mobility Leader, EY
Panelists:
s Tian Wang, Partner, DeepRoute.ai
s Alejandro Morate, Director - Autonomous Drive and ADAS Strategy, Zeekr Technology Europe
s Ralf Drauz, Managing Director Clarion Europe | Electronics, FORVIA
s Rauno Andreas Fuchs, Executive Board Member, INYO Mobility GmbH
s GV (Google Ventures)
s Sequoia Capita
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Day One Conference
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