MAN Truck & Bus, together with logistics companies Duvenbeck and Hillert, has launched a pilot project to test megawatt charging (MCS) in real-world fleet operations. The initiative will take place along the busy A2 motorway corridor in Germany, one of Europe’s core freight routes.

High-power charging is seen as a cornerstone for the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, enabling trucks to recharge rapidly during mandatory driver breaks. With charging capacities of up to one megawatt, MCS goes far beyond today’s standard fast-charging solutions and makes long-distance e-truck operations viable.

Real-world logistics application

• Duvenbeck has already integrated the new MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner into its fleet, supplying major automotive plants, and plans to expand to over 100 e-trucks by 2026.
• Hillert adds further operational experience, ensuring the pilot covers different logistics use cases.
• MAN provides the vehicles and leads the technical integration, drawing on its wider involvement in building a Europe-wide public charging network through the TRATON joint venture.

The project demonstrates how manufacturers and logistics providers are working hand-in-hand to test the reliability, interoperability and performance of megawatt charging systems under daily conditions.

Strategic importance for Europe

Megawatt charging is a decisive step towards making electric long-haul freight a practical reality. By cutting charging times and supporting continuous operation, it addresses one of the main barriers to zero-emission trucking.

Successful pilots like this one pave the way for the wider deployment of high-performance charging corridors across Europe, in line with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the EU’s climate neutrality goals.

Source:

• MAN (Link)

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