Session A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

Session A1: Climate protection in freight transport

Climate targets, Euro 7, fleet limits, CO₂ toll: the requirements for transport and logistics companies. Moderated by Matthias Rathmann, Editor-in-chief trans aktuell ETM Verlag.

MONDAY, October 30, 2023
10.50 - 11.15 A1.1 The potential of alternative drives and fuels for truck transport: Results of a new study compiled by the German Environment Agency | Martin Schmied, Head of Department I "Environmental Planning and Sustainability Strategies", Umweltbundesamt (German Environment Agency)
11.15 - 11.35 A1.2 Shaping the mobility transformation: our e-mobility projects to generate green hydrogen and create climate friendly urban logistics (working title) | Rolf Meyer, Shareholder and Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Meyer & Meyer Holding SE & Co. KG
11.35 - 12.20 A1.3 Discussion: Thinking and acting sustainably: reconciling climate protection and successful entrepreneurship | Thomas Fabian, Director Commercial Vehicles, European Automobile Manufacturers‘ Association (ACEA) | René Große-Vehne, Managing Director, GV Management GmbH | Kim Kohlmeyer, Freight Manager, Transport & Environment | Markus Olligschläger, General Manager, German Association for Business, Transport and Logistics (BWVL) e.V. | Martin Schmied, Head of Department I "Environmental Planning and Sustainability Strategies“, Umweltbundesamt (German Environment Agency)

Session A2: Electromobility in the transport and logistics industry

The ramp up of vehicle supply and charging infrastructure is in full swing. What about the experiences so far and further plans? Moderated by Matthias Rathmann, Editor-in-chief, ETM Verlag.

MONDAY, October 30, 2023
14.20 - 14.40 A2.1 eActros 600 in the ready: Potential for the electrification of long-distance transport | Joachim Schlereth, Head of Sales & Services Trucks, Mercedes-Benz and FUSO Germany
14.40 - 15.00 A2.2 Breaking the barriers to net zero – How Volvo Trucks is changing the transportation industry | Lars Mårtensson, Director Environment & Innovation, Volvo Group Trucks Central Europe GmbH
15.00 - 15.20 A2.3 The first truck charging corridor in Europe – Charging of heavy duty vehicles at Aral pulse | Alexander Junge, Member of the Executive Board, Aral AG / General Manager Central Europe, bp pulse
15.20 - 15.50 A2.4 Discussion: Energized: Milestones and stumbling blocks in the use of electric trucks | Hasso Georg Grünjes, Head of eHighway, Siemens Mobility GmbH | Christine Hemmel, Managing Director, Spedition Hans Adam Schanz GmbH & Co. KG | Frank Huster, Director General, Federal Association of Forwarders and Logistics (DLSV) | Kristin Kahl, Management Sustainable Solutions, Contargo GmbH & Co. KG | Stefan Ziegert, Product Manager for Sustainable Transport Solutions, Scania Deutschland GmbH

Session A3: Safety and Automation

Autonomous vehicles are a contribution to road safety. Digital tools are valuable companions on the road to Vision Zero. Moderated by: Matthias Rathmann, Editor-in-chief trans aktuell, ETM Verlag.

MONDAY, October 30, 2023
16.20 - 16.40 A3.1 Automated driving in the inner city: Insight into the largest independent test field in the world (working title) | Dipl.-Inf. Uwe Burckhardt, Head of Test and Event DEKRA Lausitzring, DEKRA Automobil GmbH
16.40 - 17.00 A3.2 Reaping the benefits of automated driving today | Amadeus Bacher, Director of Business Development, Plus Germany GmbH
17.00 - 17.30 A3.3 Risk Management 2.0 – damage prevention is also digitalizing! | Kathrin Hegger, Authorized Signatory, Leopold Michel GmbH | Ralph Feldbauer, Chief Risk Officer and Managing Partner, RiskGuard GmbH
17.30 - 17.50 A3.4 Why truck parking is important for the transition of road transport | Dr. Jan-Philipp Weers, Director Bosch Secure Truck Parking, Bosch Service Solutions GmbH

Session A4: The potential of hydrogen, LNG, e-fuels

Despite major advances in battery – in the spirit of technology openness, hydrogen propulsion (whether with a fuel cell or as combustion engine), gas propulsion or alternative fuels also contribute to climate protection. Moderated by: Julian Hoffmann, Head of Testing & Technology, ETM Verlag.

TUESDAY, October 31, 2023
9.50 - 10.10 A4.1 IVECO – our technology mix for climate neutrality | Mario Männlein, Head of Alternative Propulsions, Iveco Magirus AG
10.10 - 10.30 A4.2 Westport H2 HPDITM: an efficient and affordable path for decarbonisation | Ulf Lundqvist, Director Business Development HD OEM, Westport Fuel Systems
10.30 - 10.50 A4.3 How to solve the hen and egg problem? Do it! Bringing hydrogen propulsion on the road with the PH2P® Truck as well as a holistic service and usage concept | Bernhard Wasner, CEO, Paul Nutzfahrzeuge
10.50 - 11.05 A4.4 Climate-neutral mobility for hire – Decarbonization of heavy-duty road haulage with hydrogen trucks | Sara Schiffer, Managing Director, HyLane GmbH
11.05 - 11.20 A4.5 Open to technology on behalf of the future / hydrogen projects in the Rethmann Group | Sascha Hähnke, Managing Director, Remondis Sustainable Services GmbH
11.20 - 11.35 A4.6 Bio-LNG and HVO – current possibilities for CO2 reduction without range limitation | Torsten Oldhues, Managing Director Operations, Supply Chain, HAVI Logistics GmbH

Session A5: Trailers and their potentials

In the struggle for greater efficiency and climate protection, the potential of the drawn unit should not be ignored. What has happened in terms of electrification, digitization and automation and what is still to be expected. Moderated by: Julian Hoffmann, Head of Testing & Technology, ETM Verlag.

TUESDAY, October 31, 2023
12.00 - 12.30 A5.1 Uncensored: What I always wanted to know about a startup and a corporate. | Dr. Stefan Binnewies, Member of the Board, Bernard KRONE Holding SE & Co. KG | Dr. Hendrik Kramer, CEO & Co-Founder, Fernride GmbH
12.30 - 13.00 A5.2 Efficiency up – Emissions down | Marnix Lannoije, Head of research & development (CTO), Schmitz Cargobull AG | Dražan Malesevic, Managing Director, STI (Deutschland) GmbH
13.00 - 13.20 A5.3 Decarbonization in road freight transport: How to unlock the potential of electrification and digitalization with the BPW Group | Thore Bakker, General Manager Business Unit Trailer Solution & Mobility Services, BPW Bergische Achsen KG und Jens Zeller, Managing Director, idem telematics GmbH
13.20 - 13.40 A5.4 Innovations from Kögel Trailer GmbH for CO2 reduction in road transport | Paul Stempfle, Authorized Signatory / Head of Pre-Development & Supply Chain Management, Kögel Trailer GmbH