Save the date: NEXTETRUCK & ESCALATE joint event on zero-emission freight!
April 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
The NextETRUCK and ESCALATE projects invite you to participate in their joint event on zero-emission freight on 28 April from 9-13:15 in meeting room 3B/22 as part of the ITS Europe Congress 2026 in Istanbul. Register now for an inspiring morning of discussions focused on the decarbonisation of urban and long-haul freight transport.
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Research and development of zero-emission freight vehicles (zHGVs) across all vehicle sizes is a cornerstone of reducing road transport emissions on medium- and long-haul routes. However, the large-scale deployment of zHGVs faces several challenges, including cost considerations, fast-charging and refuelling infrastructure, digital charging management solutions, and vehicle performance across diverse operational conditions and climate zones.
Ford Otosan is a partner in both the NEXTETRUCK and ESCALATE projects, which address the outlined challenges. During the event, we aim to showcase the truck used in the Istanbul pilot, which operates on various routes connecting two Ford Otosan factories in the peri-urban areas of Istanbul.
Preliminary agenda
09:00-10:00: Project introductions
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-11:30: Presentation & open discussion about drivetrain technology of medium-sized & heavy-duty electric trucks, tested as part of ESCALATE and NextETRUCK pilots:
11:30-12:30: Presentation & open discussion about digital tools of zero-emission trucks
12:30-12:45: Conclusion of event
12:45-13:15: Visit of NextETRUCK
What can you expect from the ITS Congress?
The ITS Congress 2026 will take place from 27–29 April 2026 at the Istanbul International Convention and Exhibition Centre, near Taksim Square, in the heart of the city. The congress is expected to attract several thousand European and international stakeholders from across the transport and mobility sectors.