European EV Industry Chain Conference 2025 (EuEVIC)

May 20-21, 2025    |    Munich, Germany

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08:00

Registration and Morning Tea

08:50

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

09:00

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



09:25

Keynote: 5 Years of Volvo Trucks Electric Know-how! What are Our Takeaways for The German Market?

undefinedBenjamin Schiebler, Head of E-Mobility, Volvo Trucks

09:50

Keynote: Policy and Market Collaboration: Building an Enabling EV Ecosystem

undefinedSamuel Dixon, Policy Manager, Climate Group

10:15

Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition

10:45

 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

11:20

 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:

undefineds 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

undefineds Christoph Ebersdorfer,Regional Sales Manager D-A-CH, XCharge Europe GmbH

s Daniel Ratto, Senior Project Manager, Irdeto B.V.

11:55

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)

12:20

Networking Luncheon

Session 2: xEV R&D Status and Trends – Essential for Localization

13:35

Keynote: How to Successfully Deliver Chinese EVs to European Customers

undefinedJochen Tüting, Managing Director, Chery Europe GmbH

14:00

Keynote: Successful Case of Streamlined xEV Industry Logistics and Supply Chain Management

undefinedDennis Clerkefors, Senior Director – Automotive, DSV

14:25

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

14:50

 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

15:25

Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition

15:55

 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  undefinedNicolas Kauer, Director | Automotive Strategy and Transactions, EY-Parthenon 

Panelists:

s  Michael Voll, Vice President – MAN Transport Solutions, MAN Truck & Bus SE

s undefinedDennis 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

16:30

Keynote: AI-powered Engineering for Competitive EV Development 

Martin Hofstetter, Head of E-Mobility and Alternative Drivetrains Research Group, Graz University of Technology

16:45

Keynote: P3 ADAS Benchmarking: Insights from Latest ADAS Testing in China and Europe: Differentiators and Market Opportunities for Local VS Global ADAS Stacks 

undefinedMarco Dargel, Partner - Autonomous Mobility, P3

17:00

 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:

undefineds 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 | ElectronicsFORVIA

undefineds  Rauno Andreas Fuchs, Executive Board Member, INYO Mobility GmbH

s  GV (Google Ventures)  

s  Sequoia Capita 

17:35

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Day One Conference

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